Articles From Computerrepairs.com.au feeds from computerrepairs.com.au http://computerrepairs.com.au/rss/ en-au OMG http://computerrepairs.com.au/rss/ http://computerrepairs.com.au/static/campfire/layouts/images/omg-logo-small.png Protecting yourself against scam websites http://www.computerrepairs.com.au/articles/protecting-yourself-against-scam-websites/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST Protecting yourself against scam websites Simple steps to protect yourself from online fraud and scamsOnline security is a multi-layered system with many people choosing to install the latest software to protect themselves from online attacks.  So how do you protect yourself from actively using, and maybe even entering your personal details into, a site that is less then genuine? It’s all about educating yourself on what to look for when using website ... Simple steps to protect yourself from online fraud and scamsOnline security is ... Windows of opportunity http://www.computerrepairs.com.au/news/2010/2/4/windows-of-opportunity/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST news For a change, Microsoft's latest upgrade does not need a cutting-edge PC, writes Adam Turner. IF YOU'RE tempted to upgrade to Windows 7, you might not need to splash out on a new computer to enjoy Microsoft's latest operating system.For the past two decades, each version of Microsoft Windows has been more resource-hungry than the last â�� usually forcing you to buy a computer to keep pace. Fortunately, the upgrade cycle has been broken with Windows 7, designed to run smoothly on low-powered ... For a change, Microsoft's latest upgrade does not need a cutting-edge PC, writes Adam Turner. The Benefits of Online Data Storage http://www.computerrepairs.com.au/articles/the-benefits-of-online-data-storage/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST The Benefits of Online Data Storage Online data storage is a smart option for both individuals and businessesOnline storage is a great way for both businesses and consumers to back up crucial data and store it online as it offers both safe access while travelling along with allowing access by remote clients or employees. The fact that online storage of data is NOT on site means that a person’s or company’s data is protected from the usual kinds of co ... Online data storage is a smart option for both individuals and businessesOnlin ... Drive Faster With A Clean-up http://www.computerrepairs.com.au/news/2007/9/17/drive-faster-with-a-cleanup/ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST news It may sound unnecessarily fussy but keeping your hard drive tidy makes practical sense for two reasons.First, hard drives are often cluttered with all kinds of rubbish. During the course of everyday use, a computer generates a lot of junk data. The junk accumulates whenever you run applications, surf the web, listen to music, watch videos and download other files. Giving your hard drive a thorough cleaning will liberate storage space.Second, hard drives tend to work more efficientl ... It may sound unnecessarily fussy but keeping your hard drive tidy makes practical sense for two reasons. For Computer Repairs And Upgrades http://www.computerrepairs.com.au/news/2007/6/5/for-computer-repairs-and-upgrades/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST news KEIRA PC or Keira Software Pty Ltd is a general computing service for home and small business. Owner Keith Somerville has been running the business for the past eight years.The business specialises in general repairs, upgrades of all computer makes and models (except Macintosh), home networking, wireless networking, new systems and installation.They also attend to virus problems and set up an internet service for customers.Keira PC targets the small business and domestic m ... KEIRA PC or Keira Software Pty Ltd is a general computing service for home and small business. Fixing The Internet's Pipes http://www.computerrepairs.com.au/news/2000/11/7/fixing-the-internets-pipes/ Tue, 07 Nov 2000 00:00:00 EST news Peter Stevenson started out wanting to be a rock star, but has ended up being what he calls a network plumber. As a network architect, he heads the network team for the Internet-based application service provider (ASP) Interpath Australia. ``Network specialists are basically the plumbers of the Internet," he says. ``They make sure people can actually get to Web sites through the multiple pipes that underlie the visible side of the Internet." He says ASPs are a relativel ... Peter Stevenson started out wanting to be a rock star, but has ended up being what he calls a network plumber. As a network architect, he heads the network team for the Internet-based application service provider (ASP) Interpath Australia. ``Network specialists are basically the plumbers of the Computer Group Continues To Grow http://www.computerrepairs.com.au/news/2000/10/17/computer-group-continues-to-grow/ Tue, 17 Oct 2000 00:00:00 EST news TWENTY-five years after coming to Newcastle, Compaq Computer Australia Pty Ltd continues to show strong growth. Customer services manager Newcastle and Northern NSW Pat Callaghan said the latest statistics showed a staff growth rate of 20% over the past 18 months. `When Compaq, then Digital, came to Newcastle a quarter of a century ago it had three major customers, the Greater Building Society, Newcastle University and what was then the Alcan Aluminium smelter at Kurri Ku ... TWENTY-five years after coming to Newcastle, Compaq Computer Australia Pty Ltd continues to show strong growth. Customer services manager Newcastle and Northern NSW Pat Callaghan said the latest statistics showed a staff growth rate of 20% over the past 18 months. `When Compaq, then Digital,