Windows 11 is here, and Microsoft’s update servers are rolling out the Windows 11 upgrade to an increasing number of PCs. If you’re one of the lucky few that have received the upgrade invitation, there are a few things you should know before saying yes: 1. Check if your PC hardware specifications can support Windows […]
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Windows 11 is here, and Microsoft’s update servers are rolling out the Windows 11 upgrade to an increasing number of PCs. If you’re one of the lucky few that have received the upgrade invitation, there are a few things you should know before saying yes: 1. Check if your PC hardware specifications can support Windows
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Cyber Security Awareness Month is held to promote awareness about the importance of internet security and cybersecurity measures for organisations and consumers. It’s a great time for everyone to think about their cybersecurity practises and make sure they’re doing everything they can. Everyone should take simple steps to protect themselves from frequent online threats and
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Are you receiving strange ‘missed call’ SMS messages? Here’s how you can avoid the Flubot You’re not alone if you’ve recently received any bizarre, jumbled SMS messages mentioning a missed call or voicemail. The messages are sent out by a piece of malware known as Flubot, which spreads by SMS and infects unprotected Android phones.
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Criminals attempt to gain ownership of mobile numbers in order to access online accounts such banking, email, superannuation, and government portals such as MyGov etc. Criminals do this in order to gain access to SMS codes (2-step verification) that we often have sent to our mobiles. This may happen one of two ways: Unauthorised Mobile
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Simply put, cloud computing (“the cloud”) is the is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage (cloud storage) and computing power, without direct active management by the user. Cloud computing dates back to the 1950s, and over the years, it has evolved through many phases that were first pioneered by IBM. Typically, you only pay
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Having your identity stolen can be both financially and emotionally devastating with the impact lasting for years. All scams have the potential for identity theft and protecting yourself from scams also means keeping your personal information safe. Most people associate scams with attempts to trick you out of money however, your personal information is also
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Is your old desktop or laptop beginning to slow down? Before you throw it away and search for a replacement model, consider upgrading the old components, particularly its storage. The hard drive of your computer stores all of your data – from music to software – and functions as the core of your device. While
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1. Familiarity The majority of Australian businesses are familiar with Microsoft. A key benefit of Office 365 is how familiar the interface will be for your business and team. Think about the usual Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. The Office 365 platform incorporates all of these systems, ensuring that the adjustment period will be
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The majority of us have a technology graveyard somewhere in our home or office. What’s a technology graveyard? It’s that (probably dusty) container filled will all of your old devices: laptops, phones, hard drives. Do you know what files are stored on those devices? They are likely holding a whole lot of data like photos,
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