Bloatware is promotional software often pre-installed by PC manufacturers onto new computers. Installing such software allows them to make additional money from your computer after you purchase it, effectively using your computer to advertise to you from the moment you turn it on for the first time. However, it can also slow your computer down […]
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Jul
Jul
Google has recently improved its search engine features for businesses (and not-for-profit organisations) to enable them to be easily found on its search engine whether or not you have a website. Known as Google My Business, businesses can connect directly with customers with Google Search, along with Maps and its social platform, Google+ at no […]
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Jul
Jul
Adobe Reader is a free application that allows you to open and print PDF (Portable Document Format) files in the way they were designed by the author without the need for the particular program it was designed with. Another advantage is that saved PDF files retain their original style, including formatting no matter whatever type […]
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Jul
Jul
A common question we receive when speaking to our clients and prospective clients about domain names for their organisation is whether to purchase a .com.au or .net.au domain name. The domain names are identical in price, and often times there may be confusion over which one is better. Generally speaking, there are few differences between […]
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Jul
Jul
At last count, CyberGuru had over 300 (yes, three hundred!) individual user names and passwords for various internet services, including websites and other resources – not including those we manage for our clients. As the number of websites continue to grow, so do the amount of websites passwords required to access them! According to NetCraft […]
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Jun
Jun
Whilst the importance of process of performing the necessary critical and important updates required for Windows and Office is often discussed, it is often less mentioned the need to do this for your other programs installed on your computer. Some computer users may falsely believe they have secure environment as they keep their Windows and […]
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Jun
Jun
Symantec is providing a one year free subscription to Norton Mobile Security, valued at $30, to enable you to protect your Android phones or tablets, iPhones, and iPads (running Android 2.2 or later or iOS 5.0 or later). If you haven’t already protected your smartphone and tablets with internet security protection, earlier this year we […]
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Jun
Jun
As we reach closer to the end of financial year, many stores offer enticing stocktake and “end of financial year sales” to encourage you to purchase their equipment before June 30 that you have been longing for since Christmas. However, another way to save on your purchases is to consider when manufacturers provide special offers or other incentives such […]
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Jun
Jun
Chris Jeffery, Proprietor/Chief Guru of CyberGuru, has recently become successful in achieving an accredited Volume Licensing Specialist, Small and Medium Organisations certification from Microsoft. Adding to his existing Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist qualifications, this certification provides Chris with the capability to continue to provide professional advice and support to our clients to assist them in […]
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May
Microsoft has recently announced the launch of Office 365 for Nonprofits in Australia, which provides eligible organisations with low priced or discounted licences to Microsoft Office 365. This includes the familiar Office applications as well as cloud-based email, calendar, high-definition video conferencing and more. Microsoft Office 365 includes the familiar products known in the traditional […]