Windows XP No Longer Supported by Microsoft
As of April 2014, Windows XP still makes up 30% of the desktop computer market, so there is a pretty good chance that you or someone you know is still using it. However, you may have heard that from April…
Rescuing the people of Perth since 2004
Rescuing the people of Perth since 2004
Category Internet
Don’t let your files get kidnapped by CryptoWall
A new type of computer infection, CryptoWall, is making its presence known. Once it infects your computer, it quickly gets to work converting all of your personal data such as photos, documents and emails to an encrypted form that you…
What can I do with the Cloud?
A light-hearted but practical look Obviously there is no recorded historical account of the first purpose that the wheel was put to but it was probably some practical task. However, I like to imagine it was the centrepiece of at…
How to Tell When an Email Is a Fraud
Every day we get so much spam in our inbox that we tend to just live with it and automatically filter most of it out. The intention of the majority of this spam is to somehow defraud you. It might…
Keep Facebook Friends Separated
One of the great things about working for an organisation that supports such a wide range of customer types is that I’m constantly adding to my computer support knowledge-base in my efforts to find solutions for clients. Here’s a classic…
Crackin’ Passwords
Before you get too excited or concerned, don’t worry, I’m going to tell you how to make really good (crackin’) passwords, not how to go about cracking passwords. A client in South Perth (Hi Sharman) was asking me today if…
Re-glazed – Windows 8 Released
Windows 8 was officially released on Friday, 26th October. The lead up to the release has fuelled a lot of speculation as it is said that this version of Windows will either make or break Microsoft. That might sound like…
Adding a Maiden Name to Your Facebook Account
I recently attended my high school’s 25 year reunion. What I found most amazing was that I didn’t recognise some of the faces of people until I looked at their name badge. Luckily, that memory jogger made their features suddenly…
iPhone Users Tracked by Apple Again
For iPad or iPhone users who have updated their phone to iOS 6 (owners of the new iPhone 5 already have it), you might want to know that Apple is now keeping track of your search preferences so advertisers can…
Before you Update your iPhone to iOS 5!
Smithers, release the iOS 5! Nearly a month ago (12th October 2011), Apple released iOS 5, a major update to the iPhone and iPad operating system. It seems to have some great new features that are well worth the update…