World Backup Day – Reflecting on the importance of backing up

Backups

March 31 marked World Backup Day, a day to reflect on the importance of backups and the preservation of data both for personal use and historical preservation. This year, over 60 million computers will die and over 200,000 mobile phones lost or stolen. What would happen if you were one of those? If you are […]

Is (your insert service provider’s name) unavailable? Check their service status!

Is your (insert service provider) unavailable? Check their service status!

We often receive phone calls from clients distressed that their internet connection, website hosting or email hosting is unavailable. Often attempts to call the provider are made more difficult by long wait times, or at worst, no response at all. During this time, it can be frustrating to not know what is going on and […]

Microsoft Teams released to Office 365 business clients

Microsoft Teams released to Office 365 business clients

This week Microsoft announced a new feature for Office 365 business clients called Microsoft Teams. Allowing users to be more self-sufficient, Microsoft Teams makes it easy for businesses to improve collaboration between employees using a chat-based workplace. In releasing the Teams app, Microsoft has aimed to create digital workspace built on four core promises: chat […]

Come and hear the Guru speak!

Chris Jeffery, Proprietor/Chief Guru, CyberGuru

Remember when you had to dial up to connect to the internet? When AltaVista and Netscape ruled cyberspace? Before the days of Google and Facebook, there was CyberGuru. This year CyberGuru celebrates its 20th anniversary. In recognition of this achievement, the Australian Computer Society Queensland Branch has asked Chris to reflect on his success over […]

Are you the master of your domain name?

Image of text reading "www."

A domain name is a part of your business, and as such is an important asset. We strongly believe that you should own your domain name and website. Not only will you have control of how it operates, you can make changes without the need to go back to the website designer and it will […]

Password expiry for Office 365 – don’t leave it until the last minute!

Passwords

One of the key security elements in Office 365 is the requirement by default to reset your password every 90 days. Whilst the expiry period can be changed, having to regularly change your password ensures your account remains secure and reduces the risk of the password being found and your account accessed. Notification of password […]

What to look for in a new portable device

What to look for in a new portable device

We have recently assisted several clients with the purchase of new portable devices. What are portable devices? It is a broad category consisting of laptops, notebooks, ultrabooks, two-in-one devices and tablets. Whilst these devices vary in specifications, there are some also some other important aspects to look for in portable devices that you should consider […]

Existing telephone and internet disconnection dates for Brisbane northern suburbs following nbn rollout

National Broadband Network

Starting in less than a months’ time, existing telephone and internet services will be disconnected in parts of Brisbane Northern suburbs where the National Broadband Network (nbn) is being installed. For ease of reference, we have included the dates of the proposed disconnections as noted by Finder.com.au for clients in our local area: Taigum, Zillmere […]