We all use Windows for a lot of basic things like checking emails, writing documents, research, playing games or just surfing the web. But there are tonne of other things Windows 10 can do you probably didn’t know about. I know what you are thinking’ it’s going to be totally geeky stuff, only Townsville computer nerds are going to want… Read more →
Tag: wireless
ADSL Keeps Disconnecting and Slow
What is ADSL ADSL stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line and before NBN (National Broadband Network) was the standard by which internet was measured by. Up until that point, there was only the old slow dial up internet available to the public and even though the technology is old now, it is still fast enough for most people to be… Read more →
Wireless Security Townsville
When we are talking about wireless security, the subject can get very deep and dependent on the type of networks we are talking about, what the network does and the amount of money you invested into the infrastructure. For this purpose I am going to be talking about the wireless security for the every day person and how the security… Read more →
How to Improve Your Wi-Fi
Not to be confused with your 3G or 4G phone wireless carrier, Wi-Fi for your computer and home network is a technology you use at home with a computer or wireless device to talk to your network. At home this is usually to your wireless router which is connected to the internet, and the device you connect to is referred to as… Read more →
Stay Protected When Using Public Wifi
Most, if not all, NBN or ADSL internet connections in our home or at work come with wireless (wifi) built in. For the most part when encryption is turned on this is quite secure. But most of us who are accustomed to using wifi do not think twice about it when using a public wifi spot. When travelling or sitting in… Read more →
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 →
IPv6 and Android Wireless
Recently I updated my router. In fact I went from using my Apple Airport Extreme to using a custom made PFSense Linux Operating System instead of a standard router. My PFsense router has IPv6 on as default. A lot of new routers supplied by your interest service provider will have this as well, even if your ISP doesn’t support it.… Read more →
Streaming Devices – Apple TV vs Roku
Streaming devices are little box’s like your Austar or Foxtel box you use to watch any type of media like movies, TV Shows and look at Photos. But instead of over the cable networks or satellites, you use your internet connection to view what you are looking at. Although Australia has nowhere near the amount of services you can use… Read more →
Wireless Problems
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 →