Shoes…check Uniform…check Lunchbox…check Computer…what? Is your Computer ready to go back to School? This week I spoke with Michael McKinnon – Security Advisor at AVG Australia/NZ about giving your Computer a safety check and tune-up in preparation for the new School year. [audio:https://www.techdaily.com.au/b2/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/AVG-Back-to-School-tips-with-Michael-Mckinnon-Security-Advisor.mp3|titles=AVG Back to School tips with Michael Mckinnon – Security Advisor]

Depending on where you live and what device you are using 3G Mobile Broadband can offer download speeds of between 1 and 20Megabits per second, but on a 4G network those download speeds could be around 5 times better. Telstra’s new 4G network offers download speeds ranging from 2 to 40megabits per second which equates to around 5megabytes per second[Read More…]

If you like the idea of sending a message from beyond the grave a new App on Facebook can help you out. The “If i die” App lets you either create a message to post or record a video which is then withheld until your passing has been confirmed by your chosen executors. What you choose to say in your[Read More…]

Computer hard drives are relatively cheap these days, but although many new computers now come with at least a Terra-byte of storage space, it may not be long before you find yourself wondering what exactly is taking up all that space. Well, using a free program called TreeSize is a good way to start your investigation. It shows you what[Read More…]

Computer software can be expensive, however if you’re studying full time, there are some good deals to be found. For students who are currently studying full time at a registered University or TAFE, Microsoft offers significant discounts on essential software. Microsoft Office Professional edition normally retails for around $350, however eligible students can get it for under 100 dollars. The[Read More…]