In this month’s instalment of Ask CyberGuru, we are asked, “I am currently running Windows 7 and Office 2010 on my home office computer. I am looking to take advantage of the free Windows 10 Upgrade when it comes out. Do I need to upgrade my Office version at the same time?” It is not […]
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Jun
Jun
Are you looking to purchase a new .net.au domain name for your new or existing small business or not-for-profit organisation? For the next week only, as an end of financial year special you can purchase a .net.au domain name for half the regular price. At just $22 for two years, a .net.au domain name can […]
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Jun
Jun
One of the most popular apps today is Skype. Skype is commonly used to communicate with family and friends when overseas, which provides voice and video calling at no charge. Skype for Business extends on the capabilities of Skype to provide a robust platform to provide online conferencing and collaboration features to businesses and organisations […]
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Jun
Jun
Microsoft has announced that it will launch Windows 10 on 29 July 2015. It is a limited-time free upgrade for users running eligible editions of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. A Get Windows 10 application is now making the rounds to encourage users to upgrade. Microsoft is keen to get users to move […]
CyberGuru is excited to announce that Microsoft has invited us to become a member of the Microsoft Partner Research Panel (MSPRP). The panel is composed of a limited number of Microsoft Partners who have agreed to offer their thoughts and opinions regarding Microsoft Partner Network offerings. CyberGuru was identified as a good fit for feedback […]
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May
May
In the latest instalment of Ask CyberGuru we are asked, “I am a newly started business and see purchasing a computer equipment as an expense, how can I save money?” When you look at spending money any asset on computer hardware and software, you expect that you will receive greater benefit for the purchase than […]
In the 2015 Australian Federal Budget, the Treasurer announced that there will be a temporary increase to the instant asset write-off, allowing small businesses earning under $2 million to claim immediate tax deductions for purchases under $20,000. Small businesses needing to purchase or upgrade their computer equipment such as new hardware, software should consider now good […]
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May
May
In three months’ time, Microsoft will end extended support of Windows Server 2003. Similar when support ended for Windows XP last year, this means Microsoft will no longer provide security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003, including Windows Small Business Server 2003. With Microsoft no longer providing updates, you will be unable to […]
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May
May
CyberGuru has received notifications of some very important WordPress updates available that should be applied to all WordPress websites. The following paragraph is from the Internet Crime Complaint Center which has a partnership with the FBI: ISIL Defacements Exploiting WordPress Vulnerabilities Continuous Web site defacements are being perpetrated by individuals sympathetic to the Islamic State […]
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Apr
Apr
In the next instalment of Ask CyberGuru, we are asked, “I have recently purchased a new tablet with Windows 8.1 preinstalled. I need to receive email for my work through a POP email account. However, the Mail app doesn’t allow me to connect to this email address. Why?”.