If your phone rings out of the blue with a call from someone telling you there’s a fault with your computer, hang up! This is simply a low-tech scam that’s been going on for some time. The caller may tell you they are from Microsoft or some other big tech company and will go on to say that your computer[Read More…]
Is your Computer mouse due for an upgrade? First, if it still has a small rubber ball inside…then it’s definitely retirement time as technology has come a long way. That little rubber ball inside the mouse has been replace by optical sensors with what’s often referred to as a laser but is usually just a red LED. For standard desktop[Read More…]
Here’s some good news for students of all ages. The latest in computer technology means that school bags should be getting lighter. Recently I caught up with Daniel Anderson from Intel Australia on the topic of how technology has influenced the design of School Bags. [audio:https://www.techdaily.com.au/b2/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Intel-Daniel-Anderson-on-Technology-and-School-Bags.mp3|titles=Intel – Daniel Anderson on Technology and School Bags]
Does your computer take what seems to be forever to start up? Well you’re not the only one. Last week Sandra emailed me wanting to know how she can find out what programs are slowing down the start up process and then what she could do about it. If you’re comfortable tinkering around windows, click the windows start icon then[Read More…]
June 12-15 is National Cybersecurity Awareness Week so what better time to review & renew your passwords! Here’s a great video from AVG Australia with some tips on password security.
