In this month’s Ask CyberGuru, we are asked the question, “Can I buy a com.au domain name that is similar to a org.au domain name owned by another organisation?”. In terms of your question, a com.au domain name needs to be resemble your Australian business name or trademark. The auDA or Afilias (the name of […]
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Jan
Jan
Barely a day goes by without news of another data breach or new security issue. But late last week security researcher Troy Hunt announced the discovery of what is possibly the largest data breach ever. Known as Collection#1, the data breach contains approximately 773 million accounts online from multiple sources. Collection #1 is a large […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
Here at CyberGuru, we would like to wish all of our clients and colleagues a happy new year! We wish all a successful and prosperous year ahead. We have returned to the office and looking forward to enabling, educating and empowering our clients through the use of information, communication and technology (ICT) again in 2019.
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Dec
Dec
The latest version of WordPress, WordPress 5.0 ‘Bebo’ (known as “Gutenberg” during its development) has been released. For those unfamiliar, WordPress is a website content management system used by a majority of CyberGuru clients to build their websites. WordPress now powers 32% of the websites on the internet today, and in order to keep up […]
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Dec
Dec
As another year draws to a close, CyberGuru would like to wish you and yours a happy and Holy Christmas. 2018 has been another exciting year for CyberGuru as we continue to enable, educate and empower our clients through the use of information, communication and technology (ICT). We appreciate the custom of our clients for […]
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
CyberGuru is asked, “I am looking a new computer and the different options. I was wondering what the difference is between Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Home?” Generally, Windows 10 Pro devices are designed for business use whereas Windows 10 Home is for personal use. This means that Pro devices often have higher specifications […]
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Nov
Nov
With less than six weeks until Christmas, you may be wondering what to buy a colleague, family member or yourself to celebrate! CyberGuru is available to advise and recommend a range of computer products and services to suit your needs and budget. At this time of year, new computer products and services are especially popular. […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]