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Less than one week to go until parts of Aspley are disconnected from existing copper wire connection

The National Broadband Network and disconnection of the existing landline phone and internet network

There is less than one week until the existing copper wire connections, including existing landline phone, ADSL internet and Telstra Cable internet service will be disconnected from Aspley as a result of the NBN being available within the area. As noted in an earlier CyberGuru Blog post, the first home phone and internet services are […]

Complimentary telephone consultation to Queensland-based small businesses and not-for-profit organisations

Think QLD, Buy locally

Have a computer-related question you are seeking an answer for? As part of Think QLD, Buy locally during Small Business Week 2014, CyberGuru is proud to offer you a complimentary 20-minute telephone consultation to help you seek an answer. CyberGuru is a proud Queensland-based small business, providing computer solutions in consulting, design, support and training to small […]

Ask CyberGuru: How can I make a printer always print the same way each time?

Ask CyberGuru

We are responding to questions from followers on our social networks each month. Andrew asks CyberGuru: “Our printer has the default setting to print on single-sided colour for but I want it set to duplex black? How do we set it, so we don’t need to manually set it each time we print?” Windows allows […]

CyberGuru to participate in IT Service Management Forum Queensland Branch panel session

CyberGuru invited to participate in IT Service Management Forum Queensland Branch panel session

CyberGuru’s Proprietor/Chief Guru, Chris Jeffery, has been invited to present as part of a panel session for the IT Service Management Forum (itSMF) Queensland Branch seminar on 10 September 2014. The seminar, “Doing things differently in, on and around ITSM” has a panel session titled, “ITSM in your organisation—now and the future” where Chris along […]

CyberGuru establishes relationships with like-minded organisations

Over the past few months, CyberGuru has been establishing new relationships with like-minded organisations to partner with to continue to provide the best quality solutions to our clients. Building on our existing partnerships, we selected our new business partners who provide best-of-breed products and services that complement our offerings and fulfil the needs of our […]

Banish bloatware from your computer

Banish bloatware from your computer

Bloatware is promotional software often pre-installed by PC manufacturers onto new computers. Installing such software allows them to make additional money from your computer after you purchase it, effectively using your computer to advertise to you from the moment you turn it on for the first time. However, it can also slow your computer down […]

Is your business on Google My Business?

Is your business on Google My Business?

Google has recently improved its search engine features for businesses (and not-for-profit organisations) to enable them to be easily found on its search engine whether or not you have a website. Known as Google My Business, businesses can connect directly with customers with Google Search, along with Maps and its social platform, Google+ at no […]

What is the difference between a .com.au and .net.au domain name?

What is the difference between a .com.au and .net.au domain name?

A common question we receive when speaking to our clients and prospective clients about domain names for their organisation is whether to purchase a .com.au or .net.au domain name. The domain names are identical in price, and often times there may be confusion over which one is better. Generally speaking, there are few differences between […]