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Melbourne based gamer wanted for chance to win Alienware Laptop

Would you like a chance to win an awesome Alienware M14x gaming Laptop? If you’re based in Melbourne and know your way around FIFA Euro 2012 then I want to hear from you right now. This Thursday Alienware are holding a media vs media competition where teams of 2 will compete to win 2 x Alienware M14x laptops – That[Read More…]

Computer Virus Phone Scam

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…]

Time to update your Computer Mouse?

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…]

Lighter Computers = Lighter Schoolbags

Lighter Computers = Lighter Schoolbags

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]

Tip to Improve  PC startup times

Tip to Improve PC startup times

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…]