[caption id="attachment_18378" align="aligncenter" width="617"] Slow Windows 7 Updates[/caption] The dreaded Windows updates. You know you need them, but do you really want them? After all, there are hundreds of them. Microsoft says they are there to patch up vulnerabilities. Do we even know what that means!? First...
Love Gmail? How to better organise your Gmail. 4 Gmail tips to improve your life. Gmail is great. It’s free. It’s big. But it’s still kind of, well, a hot mess. There are a few quick tips you can follow to make Gmail a little bit...
Laptop Upgrades Gold Coast - Speed up your Laptop [caption id="attachment_18306" align="alignright" width="600"] Samsung EVO850 SSD Upgrade[/caption] We recently had a business client call because of a really slow laptop they where using for their business. The user when turned the laptop on would have to wait...
Security experts warn owners of specific models of Netgear routers to discontinue their use, as they are vulnerable to a simple hack. Netgear recently reported that according to end users, various router models such as R7000, R6400, and R8000, are vulnerable to hackings, and other models...
[caption id="attachment_18288" align="alignright" width="872"] Firefox vs Chrome[/caption] Firefox vs. Chrome. The showdown! Which browser is better? And faster? Well, let’s first say what they both can accomplish. Both Firefox and Chrome can access your favorite sites and bookmarks. They both have tabbed browsing and can be accessed...
Imagine the ideal companion. They’ll travel anywhere with you, going hours on end in your company, helping you with whatever you need without drama or frustration. They hold no judgement or jealousy as they support you through thick and thin. It sounds something like true friendship – and...
Is it safe to use a computer during a storm? If you’re been wondering the answer to this question, here’s the comprehensive answer. It depends on what type of computer and how you’re using it. The problem with computers and storms is lightning. Lightning carries a...
[caption id="attachment_18272" align="aligncenter" width="377"] Bloatware on PC's[/caption] Crapware! Doesn’t it feel good to say that word? Crapware! Crapware! Crapware! Okay, enough with the shenanigans. Although it’s a fun-sounding word, it’s not fun to have this crap on your PC. First of all, what is crapware? Crapware, also...
This is the age of technology. All of us are inevitably and heavily dependent on technology to run our lives. One of the most important gadgets in our lives is the computer. We use our computers for communicating with others, for studying and researching, for...
A broken SSD (solid state drive) can be a source of frustration for anyone. If you’re worried that your SSD just isn’t working right, there may be some telltale signs that can clue you in, however. SSDs are suitable for desktop and laptop computers alike. People...