When starting up the computer at home or work, many people have a set routine…like opening up email, a favourite website, Facebook and a communications program like MSN or Skype….well here’s a program to automate the whole process. “Start my Day” is a free PC program that you can configure to start up your favourite applications and websites. Once set[Read More…]

This week I caught up with Lloyd Borrett, Security Evangelist at AVG Australia & NZ. With so much talk from political parties about web filters, we had a chat about how families can protect themselves online.

Why do Cyber Criminals love Elections? Well, like any other popular topic, if it’s hot news online then they will use it to their best abilities to help them steal your information. Today I spoke with Security Evangelist Lloyd Borrett from AVG Aust/NZ about what users should be on the lookout for as the Federal Election draws closer. Lloyd Borrett[Read More…]

Making some small changes to the power settings on your computer can save you money. Ok, so running your computer all day may not use enough electricity to send you broke, but with energy costs on in the increase it pays to know where you can trim usage. Within the Windows operating system you’ll find various power settings which will[Read More…]

Many classic arcade games of the past are finding new life on the current generation of video games systems and one of the latest is a speed boat racer from more than a decade ago. Hydro Thunder Hurricane is the sequel to Hydro Thunder, which was originally available on the sega dreamcast, nintendo 64 and playstation 1 games consoles. As[Read More…]