Mainstream support silently ended for Windows 7 on 13 January 2015. Whilst this hasn’t made the headlines as did the end of Windows XP’s support in April last year, where businesses were required to perform considerable upgrades to their computer’s hardware and software, it is a significant milestone to understand in terms of Microsoft’s support […]
Category Archives: Consulting
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Dec
Dec
In the next instalment in our Ask CyberGuru series of articles, we have been asked, “Along with my work commitments, I am starting at university next year and about to buy a new computer and not sure what type of computer to get. I would need it for my work, word processing, as well as access the […]
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Dec
Dec
We have recently become aware of a few unfortunate cases of ransomware, where users’ data is taken at ransom due simply by clicking a link and opening a malicious attachment from an unsuspecting website. Whilst it shares some similarities to some types of malware including trojan horses and phishing, it requires the individual or organisation […]
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Oct
Oct
Did you know when you purchase a subscription of Microsoft Office 365 that you have the ability to install it onto more than one device? Whether you are using a PC or Mac, you can install it on desktop, Windows tablet or laptops, even your iPhone! Depending on the package you purchase, you can install […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
As we reach closer to the end of financial year, many stores offer enticing stocktake and “end of financial year sales” to encourage you to purchase their equipment before June 30 that you have been longing for since Christmas. However, another way to save on your purchases is to consider when manufacturers provide special offers or other incentives such […]
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May
May
Microsoft has recently announced the launch of Office 365 for Nonprofits in Australia, which provides eligible organisations with low priced or discounted licences to Microsoft Office 365. This includes the familiar Office applications as well as cloud-based email, calendar, high-definition video conferencing and more. Microsoft Office 365 includes the familiar products known in the traditional […]
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May
May
Across Australia, the National Broadband Network (NBN) is progressively being installed. Locally within the north side of Brisbane where many of CyberGuru’s clients live and work, we have seen the switching over the new network. However, as part of this rollout it is important to understand that if you live in an area where NBN […]
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May
May
We recently a new client request that we help set up her new computer and configure the necessary programs. In doing so, we identified that her internet connection was running very much slower than would expected. Our endeavours to download the necessary programs and update install them was severely limited by the fact that a […]