On 1 April 2015, Microsoft launched a new operating system for Lumina phones, known as MS-DOS Mobile. Whilst it was seen as an April Fools’ Joke by some, it actually is a workable operating system, complete with commands familiar to MS-DOS users and a mini-version of Windows 3.1. The functionality is dependent commands, however there […]
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Microsoft introduced OneNote as part of Microsoft Office 2003 long before smart phones and tablets became widely available, but has become significantly more relevant over the past few years. It is simple to use and the software is designed in a similar way to the rest of the Microsoft Office applications. The content is stored […]
This CyberGuru website marks a significant occasion in CyberGuru’s history. Today, 15 April 2015, we launch the 15th redesign of our website since our commencing our business in 1997. To keep with our long-standing tradition of launching our own redesigned websites in April, and being our 15th design, was the reason for deciding to launch today. […]
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Google has recently announced that it is making major changes to the mobile search algorithms, providing websites that are “mobile-friendly” (such as phones, tablets and other handheld devices) a high position in its search results.
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Last week, CyberGuru attended the Microsoft Office 365 Summit in Sydney. Amongst the informative sessions tailored towards both technical and business-oriented audiences, the biggest announcement was that Microsoft’s flagship cloud-based products, Microsoft Office 365 and Dynamics CRM Online are now locally hosted in Australia through existing New South Wales and Victorian data centres.
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CyberGuru would like to wish all of our clients, prospective clients, family and friends a happy and holy Easter.
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In the latest instalment of Ask CyberGuru, we are asked, “How can I prevent viruses on my computer?”. As the saying goes, prevention is better than the cure, so here we provide three tips on how you can prevent viruses on your computer.
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During the installation of computer software, some software manufacturers are bundling another company’s software with their own. Examples of this include Adobe Reader and Apple QuickTime, which also attempt to install additional programs and toolbars if you go through the installation without looking through the prompts that are automatically selected. If you are not careful, […]
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Whilst websites are increasingly popular, on occasion where we receive a business card or brochure, the organisation advertising is using an email address supplied by their internet service provider or a free email address provider, such as Gmail or Outlook.com. Not only do these not look unprofessional, they can also present a number of risks to your […]
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What’s worse than no password? A default or generic password on your modem/router. Many manufacturers and internet service providers set up modem/routers with administrative access passwords with default usernames and passwords. These are not very safe when modem/routers by that manufacturers and internet service provider often use the same details! Whilst this makes the ability […]