When buying new computers for your business it is important to understand what features are actually important and should influence your decisions in 2021. How often should I replace my business hardware? Modern hardware is fairly robust and reliable. If you buy an adequately specced device that is correctly configured at initial deployment then you…
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Linux is the open source operating system that runs most of the worlds websites, mobile devices, servers, and some of the most beautiful desktop operating systems. It is free, fun, fast and secure… and traditionally even getting Linux to run on your computer required an advanced engineering degree, or at least a month of free…
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2020 is behind us, and while Covid-19 was the biggest threat on the radar for most businesses, cybercrime had its biggest year ever, costing Australian businesses over $1 billion. Businesses are now more reliant than ever on IT and technology and while this brings new and exciting opportunities for growth and profitability, it also brings…
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Fun fact: Did you know that the word “Typewriter” is the longest word you can type using only one row of the keyboard? We made a fact-o-graph about it. Keyboard shortcuts will speed up everything Basic Windows keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + X, Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V: Cut, Copy and Paste Use these…
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Did you know the first known computer programmer was a woman? Her name was Ada Lovelace, and she lived in England, where she worked as a mathematician and writer. She is famous for working on the “Analytical Engine.” She is believed by some to be the first to recognise that the machine had applications beyond…
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Podcasts are a great way to stay current on the ever changing IT landscape. Here are 7 of our favorite podcasts we think everyone will like.
This is part two of a three part series on what to do if your files have been encrypted by ransomware.
The First Computer Mouse was Made of Wood The mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart in 1964 and consisted of a wooden shell, circuit board and two metal wheels that came into contact with the surface it was being used on.
Phishing is such a big problem that it was responsible for the majority of hacks in 2020.
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts all of your data so that it can no longer be accessed by you, before demanding payment for the files to be decrypted. If it happens to you, what do you do?
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