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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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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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?”.
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Apr
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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Apr
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.