Speaking to a lot of people in Townsville, after all these years there still seems to be a lot of confusion about what the internet is and it not. Some people think email is the internet and others thing it is a webpage or Google. All these things are close, but probably not close enough. The internet is made up of… Read more →
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Different types of Printers – Part 2
Multifunction Printers Multifunction printers try to do everything from Faxing, Printing, Scanning, and Photocopying. They are usually built in with the ability to connect to your network over the Wireless and Ethernet and also have a telephone port to be able to make calls and receive faxes. You will know if your printer is Multifunctional because it is larger than… Read more →
Different types of Printers – Part 1
We have all been using printers on our computer for a very long time now. If you have had a computer in the past you most certainly would have had a printer. With everything been sent electronically now like your bank statements, phone and electricity bills people are now having to print there own bills out. The printer industry has… Read more →
Things to think about before installing Windows 10 – Part 2
Forced updates causing crashes With Windows computers 1 shoe does not fit all. But with Windows updates thats what you sometimes get and not being able to change what updates you want to receive can cause problems and conflicts between drivers and programs. A bad update that causes a conflict, specially regarding drivers can cause your computer to stop booting… Read more →
Fake AusPost Scam is Ransomware
This year (2016), I am already seeing a lot of Phishing Scams coming under the guise of being from Australia Post. Phishing Scams are scams which attempt to try and get personal information from you by tricking you some way, usually by gaining your trust. There have been a lot of Phishing Scam attempts performed by criminals pretending to be… Read more →
Transfering email between computers
For the majority of people at home or at work their a two types of emails they will be using. The first is called webmail, where you can access you email over a Web browser like Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. The second is a client based email program like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird. The big difference between them is the… Read more →
Difference between Microsoft Windows and Office
For a lot of people this would be obvious. But, I still get a few calls every week from people who tell me they have a problem with the Microsoft Office when in fact they are really talking about their operating system or desktop. So I just thought I would quickly explain the very big difference. In fact, the only similarities they actually… Read more →
Gmail Free eMail Account
Over the years you have probably use a lot of different ISP’s (Internet Service Providers) at home or at work to access the internet. Company’s such as Telstra and Optus will give you an email address when buy your Internet service through them, but the only problem is you loose your email account when you stop using their internet service.… Read more →
Need help with your emails
On the surface you would be forgiven in thinking sending and relieving emails is a relatively easy thing. For the most part all you have to do is hit send and receive and like magic your emails is sent at the speed of light, right across the world instantly into your recipients inbox. Once your email is set up correctly… Read more →
Computer Virus Targeting Townsville
Yesterday I received an email from someone containing a virus. Although this is not an unusual event I thought this was particularly concerning due to the fact this virus directly targets us in Townsville by using our location as the hook. The email subject is, “Important News for Townsville“. If you receive this email do not open it and delete it immediately. The email… Read more →