I am not a fan of antivirus and anti-malware software. Before I continue writing, I want to say it is very important you use and continue to use antivirus software. There world would be a worse off place without it. But there is a huge discrepancy between antivirus programs. Some are good at aspects, others fail at. There is no… Read more →
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Christmas Online Scams
Ever since the internet has been around people have been using it to scam other people out of money. Whether they come at you over the phone, through and email or through a web site, criminals know people are very active during the Christmas holiday season and up there game to scam plenty of Australian computers users out of their… Read more →
Townsville Nerds Can Help You Get Back Into a Locked Computer
One of the scariest things which can happen when using your computer can be the fear of never being about to get back into it again if you are locked out. After all, we keep all our precious information on our computers, our work information, email, personal information and not to mention memories such as videos, pictures and entertainment. 100%… Read more →
My Mouse is Moving Around By Itself
There are many reasons your mouse could be moving around by itself. Some are sinister and some have a little to do with maintenance and other factors. When you see your mouse moving around the screen without you touching it is easy to think the worst such as your computer has been hacked, or its a ghost. This post will… Read more →
I Have Been Locked Out of My Computer
When people get locked out of their computer, their first question is always, how can i get my data back?It easy to assume because you are locked out of your computer you have lost all your data, files, emails, programs and pictures etc. But, just because it is locked, doesn’t mean all is lost. Why is my computer locked… Read more →
Has Your Internet Banking Been Compromised
Internet banking is easy and convenient. As long as you have an internet connection and a web browser or App, you can pretty much access your banking anytime, form anywhere in the world. The actual technology for internet banking is very secure also. Not only do banks use tightly guarded secretive algorithms to help protect you, they also utilise widely… Read more →
Don’t Reuse Passwords on Multiple Sites
Just about every website and every APP we use these days require a password. There is much debate as to what in an effective password. Some say it should have complexity (a range of uppercase, lowercase, characters and numbers) and a lot of professionals now recommend it is actually good to put a bunch of words together with complexity. But… Read more →
Facebook Hacked
Just about everyone uses Facebook these days for personal, business or advertising use. Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with people, create and join special interest groups, engage with your customers, send messages and even to read the news and find out what is going on Although a lot of people use Facebook for social reasons and… Read more →