Ask CyberGuru: Is it safe to open these emails – are they are real or spam?

Ask CyberGuru

In the latest update to Ask CyberGuru, Christine asks, “I have received some emails where I don’t recognise the sender, are these safe to open? I am concerned that if they are real and I don’t open them, I may miss out on important information but at the same time don’t want to be exposing […]

Using the Time Zones feature of Microsoft Outlook for interstate meetings during daylight savings time

Using the Time Zones feature of Microsoft Outlook for interstate meetings during daylight savings time

On the first Sunday in October each year, Daylight Saving Time commences at 2:00am with clocks brought forward one hour. Whilst this applies to New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, it is not observed in Queensland, Western Australia or Northern Territory. When organising meetings between business partners and colleagues interstate, participants can be […]

Microsoft Office 365 Subscriptions allow installations on more than one device

Office 365

Did you know when you purchase a subscription of Microsoft Office 365 that you have the ability to install it onto more than one device? Whether you are using a PC or Mac, you can install it on desktop, Windows tablet or laptops, even your iPhone! Depending on the package you purchase, you can install […]

What is the difference between POP and IMAP?

What is the difference between POP and IMAP?

POP and IMAP are two different ways for accessing email on your device. When you first set up your email on your computer, phone or tablet, it is important to make the correct decision! Unless your device has been automatically configured, when you first set up your email application on your computer, phone or tablet, […]

Windows 10 Review – Initial thoughts

Windows 10 Review

Just over a week ago, Microsoft announced the release of the Windows 10 Technical Preview as the successor to Windows 8. More than just a significant version number increase, it has brought about a number of changes to the Windows interface that have been most requested since early previews of Windows 8, including the return […]

Ask CyberGuru: How can I manage the amount of email I receive?

Ask CyberGuru

In the next instalment of Ask CyberGuru, Barry asks, “How can I manage the amount of email I receive? I can’t keep on top of my work along with all of the newsletters, group buying offers and other promotional material I receive. I would like to see some of these, but not interfere with my […]

Less than one week to go until parts of Aspley are disconnected from existing copper wire connection

The National Broadband Network and disconnection of the existing landline phone and internet network

There is less than one week until the existing copper wire connections, including existing landline phone, ADSL internet and Telstra Cable internet service will be disconnected from Aspley as a result of the NBN being available within the area. As noted in an earlier CyberGuru Blog post, the first home phone and internet services are […]

Complimentary telephone consultation to Queensland-based small businesses and not-for-profit organisations

Think QLD, Buy locally

Have a computer-related question you are seeking an answer for? As part of Think QLD, Buy locally during Small Business Week 2014, CyberGuru is proud to offer you a complimentary 20-minute telephone consultation to help you seek an answer. CyberGuru is a proud Queensland-based small business, providing computer solutions in consulting, design, support and training to small […]

Ask CyberGuru: How can I make a printer always print the same way each time?

Ask CyberGuru

We are responding to questions from followers on our social networks each month. Andrew asks CyberGuru: “Our printer has the default setting to print on single-sided colour for but I want it set to duplex black? How do we set it, so we don’t need to manually set it each time we print?” Windows allows […]