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Wireless Problems

by admin on 06/05/2016 in Business, Computer Related, DD-WRT, Encryption, Ipad, Iphone, Laptop, Linux, Mac, NBN, Network, networking, Router, Software, Townsville, Wifi, Wireless

Just about everybody uses wireless these days in their homes as do a lot of business around town in Townsville. Wireless is a great alternative to having to wire up your whole home or business with ethernet cable or have it prebuilt into your structure. Rather, adding a wireless router or modem can easily allow most people to connect to… Read more →

Build a pfSense router

by admin on 03/05/2016 in Computer Related, Firewall, Hardware, Internet, Linux, NBN, Operating System, Router, Security, Technology, Wireless

This is a great DYI project for people with not a great deal of computer knowledge and someone who would like to play more with computer networks and routers. Most routers you buy form the store (not including high end expensive commercial grade grade) do not come with a lot of features. They are OK for basic use and routing, but for people who… Read more →

Computer News for the Week – 30/04/16

by admin on 01/05/2016 in Battery, Cloud, Computer Related, Iphone, News, Spyware Removal, Virus

One Drive Less Storage Space I don’t use OneDrive. I jumped into Dropbox when it was first release and have bene using it ever since. I don’t use a lot of space on it, mostly just files I use on the run and files I need to sync with my laptop, and phone. Storing files in the cloud is also an… Read more →

Google’s Gmail Android app and Exchange

by admin on 27/04/2016 in Android, Apple, Apps, Computer Related, Gmail, Ipad, Iphone, Microsoft, Open Source, Operating System, Outlook, Smartphone

What is Google Gmail Android App For the majority of people using smart phones, there are 2 giants in the market. The Iphone which is made by Apple which uses the IOS operating system and Android phones which is made by countless other companies which use Googles operating system named Android. Within the Android operating system you can download millions of different… Read more →

Computer tricks I use

by admin on 25/04/2016 in Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Related, Desktop, Hard Drive, Windows, Windows 10

Everyone has there own way of doing things to make life go faster. The more you use your computer you too will find ways to get your work or play done a lot faster. Even if it is not the right way to do it, if it works for you and you don’t have to think about it, it’s a good… Read more →

Data Recovery Townsville computer repairs

Online vs Offline Backup

by admin on 18/04/2016 in Backup, CD, Cloud, Computer Related, Data Recovery, DVD, External Hard Drive, Hard Drive, Media, Storage

One of the smartest thing you can do when it comes to your computer or phone is back up. Although we all know the importance of backing up, few of us actually do it. And its like something magic to do with the universe. Right when we think we should back up but don’t get time to, is always around the time… Read more →

External Hard Drive

by admin on 16/04/2016 in Apple, CD, Computer Related, Data Recovery, DVD, External Hard Drive, Hard Drive, Media

External hard drives are fickle devices. Sensitive to rapid movements, heat, power surges and sometimes even moods they can quickly go from being a handy device to a nightmare. External hard drives which can include thumb drives or usb drives and easy ways to back up your important information such as documents, photos and tax information and a great place to… Read more →

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Computer News for the Week – 13/04/16

by admin on 12/04/2016 in Apple, Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Related, Facebook

Happy Birthday to the modern day computer This week the personal computers turns 40. Before people were using computers in their homes, most computers were made for big companies and most people though there would never be a place for a computer in the home. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak changed all that with their Apple 1 back in April 1976 and… Read more →

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Introducing Simplenote

by admin on 11/04/2016 in Apps, Cloud, Computer Related, Internet, Open Source, Operating System

At Townsville Nerds we like to test out new apps and anything that can make a busy day much easier. Productivity Apps are a great way to do this and most applications these days which are based in the cloud (on the internet, easily accessible) are be used on multiple devices, like IPhone, Smart Phone, Mac, Linux or Windows PC.… Read more →

Reasons to love Linux

by admin on 08/04/2016 in Computer Related, Hardware, Linux, Open Source, Operating System, Townsville, Unix, Windows

You can use older hardware Unlike Microsoft Windows which with every upgrade slows your computer down if you do not have later hardware, with Linux its not so much an issue. A lot of people use Linux by command line but even as it is making its way into the desktop arena, with every update or upgrade the impact on… Read more →

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