Category Archives: Consulting

CyberGuru attends Microsoft Ignite | The Tour in Sydney

CyberGuru attends Microsoft Ignite | The Tour in Sydney

In February, CyberGuru attended Microsoft Ignite | The Tour in Sydney. Microsoft Ignite | The Tour is where tech professionals are able to learn alongside the experts on topics such topics as Windows, Office and Azure. Throughout the event, we were fortunate to share experiences, engage and learn from such experts. In addition to lecture […]

One year to go until Microsoft ends extended support for Windows 7

Windows 7

One of the Microsoft’s most loved operating systems, Windows 7, has extended support close to ending. On 14 January 2020, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates and will stop providing assistance those using Windows 7 Service Pack 1. NetMarketShare (link opens in new window) reports that as of December 2018, 40.86% are still using […]

Looking after your IT over Christmas

Looking after your IT over Christmas

Christmas is coming and it will soon be time for holidays. But before you head off on that well-deserved break here are three important IT safety tips. Perform a backup and bring home a copy with you. Data is increasingly essential to businesses and you cannot afford the downtime associated with its loss. Backup all […]

Windows 10 October 2018 Update released

Windows 10 October 2018 Update

The latest Windows 10 feature update, known as the October 2018 Update (version 1809) has comes with new features. From our exploration, we have found three that will be of interest, namely the Your Phone app, Snip & Sketch app and the Cloud clipboard. The new “Your Phone” app is a useful addition to Windows […]

Stay Smart Online Week 2018

CyberGuru is once again a proud partner of Stay Smart Online Week from 8-14 October 2018. This year’s campaign is Reverse the Threat, which is designed to “mobilise a movement against cybercrime with our partners and the wider community.” Each year, Stay Smart Online hosts an awareness week to empower people, business and the community […]

Microsoft announces price increase for Office software

With Microsoft Office 2019 due for release shortly, Microsoft has advised that their price for the Office software will be increased by approximately 10% on 1 October 2018. If you are considering upgrading your Office license, we suggest one of the three following options: Buy a perpetual license of Microsoft Office 2016 before 1 October […]

June 30 is coming: Is it time for an upgrade?

June 30 is coming: Is it time for an upgrade?

It’s nearly the end of financial year! As another tax time rolls around, you may be considering tax deductions, ways to maximise your income or finalising budgets for next financial year. Whilst buying discounted office supplies and stationary during the “end of financial year sales” may provide for some of these, it’s timely to think […]

Coming in mid-2018 – Microsoft Office 2019!

Microsoft Office

Microsoft has announced the next perpetual edition of Microsoft Office, Office 2019. In keeping with Microsoft tradition, it will arrive in the middle of preceding year rather than the year of its name. In breaking with tradition, Office 2019 will only run on devices using Windows 10 and not on older editions of Windows, namely […]

Are you ready for the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme?

Notifiable Data Breach Scheme

On Thursday 22 February 2018, the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme (NDBS) will come into effect. This will affect organisations that are already covered by the Privacy Act, businesses with a turnover greater than $3 million, health service providers, entities that collect personal information and credit reporting bodies. The NDBS requires these businesses and organisations to […]