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Two Step Multi-Factor Authentication

by admin on 31/10/2018 in Android, Antivirus, Apple, Chrome, Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Related, Email, Encryption, Facebook, Firefox, Gmail, Google, Hackers, iMac, Internet, Linux, Mac, Macbook, Malware, Microsoft, mobile, Mozilla, Network, Notifications, Operating System, Outlook, Password, Privacy, Ransomware, Recovery, Scam, Secure, Security, Server, Smartphone, Social Media, Spyware Removal, Tech Support, Technical Support, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Ubuntu, Web Browser, Website, WIndows, Windows 10, Windows 8.1

Two Step Authentication, also known as Multi-factor Authentication is a method of logging into an account by more than one way. Traditionally we use a Username and Password to log into an account such as email, Facebook or banking. For a lot of people this is enough. But, if you want extra security for a particular account, the provider might have Multi-factor… Read more →

Rain and Internet in Townsville

by admin on 13/10/2018 in ADSL, Battery, Bigpond, Broadband, Browser, Chrome, Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Related, ethernet, Google, Hardware, Internet, Iphone, mobile, NBN, Password, Passwords, Tech Support, Technical Support, Townsville, VOIP, WAN, WLAN

The wet season is fast approaching and we have already seen a little bit of rain this weekend which is playing havoc with peoples modems and routers. Every year when it starts to rain we get a influx if phone calls form customers whose internet has gone down. This is not a coincidence, and it really applies to people who… Read more →

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Tech Traveller Tips

by admin on 08/01/2017 in Backup, Business, Cell, Computer Related, Data, External Hard Drive, Insurance, Internet, Passwords, Secure, Technician, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Travel

I have been travelling all my life. Ever since I was a kid my family moved and travelled all over the place from Indonesia to Europe. Once you catch the bug you never loose it and you always want to travel. Sometimes you know your going on a big trip, other times its a spur of the moment thing, but… Read more →

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AirDroid – Computer to Android Phone

by admin on 13/03/2016 in Android, Apple, Browser, Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Related, Desktop, Google, Internet, Iphone, Keyboard, LAN, Laptop, Linux, Mac, Microsoft, Network, Open Source, Operating System, Remote Desktop, Security, Software, TeamViewer, Townsville, WIndows, Windows 10, Wireless

There are a lot of option for transferring files from your computer to you Android phones. A very popular method for a lot of Samsung users is Kies, but most phones have their own software for managing their Android devices, much like Apple has Itunes. But what if you want a lot more from a software package on your computer than just transferring… Read more →

Adblock Browser for Mobile Phone

by admin on 08/12/2015 in Advertising, Android, Apps, Iphone, Software

I know I am a computer repair business and I do not spend a lot of time on Mobile phone, but recently I come across something that has saved me a lot of time and stress when browsing the internet on my mobile phone. I have talked before about using Adblock on your computer web browser to stop ads jumping… Read more →

Virus affecting 1 Billion Android Mobile Phones

by admin on 10/08/2015 in Android, Apple, Iphone, Virus

In case you haven’t heard recently there is currently a virus going around effecting over and estimated 1 billion android mobile phone devices. The virus is called “Stagefright” and currently there is no real protection against it, but there is a way to slow it down significantly. I usually don’t write much about mobile phones but due to the widespread… Read more →

Do I need a desktop or laptop?

by admin on 25/06/2015 in Computer Related, Desktop, Gaming, Hardware, Keyboard, Laptop

I get asked this question all the time and the answer is a real simple one. When I was growing up and first getting into computer we all had desktops. Only the rich kids had laptops and even then they didn’t really know how to use computers and they were more of a novelty. Now with the popularity of laptops… Read more →

Mobile Computer Repairs Townsville

by admin on 08/06/2015 in Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Related, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs

Going back to the early 2000’s when internet was slow and computers where much more expensive I use to have a shop on Ingham Road. I also had a internet acfe named Cyberzone with 20 computers, xbox’s etc. One of the services I offered was computer repairs. Not as many people had computers in their home then as they… Read more →

How to keep your laptop battery lasting longer

by admin on 06/06/2015 in Battery, Townsville

One of the most annoying things to happen with computers, tablets, phones and laptop is it running out of battery and usually when you need it the most. In the past I have heard lots of people say the best thing to do is drain you battery first before using it, or don’t ever let the charge in the battery get less than… Read more →

Where to take a broken computer in Townsville

by admin on 17/05/2015 in Computer Related, Technician, Townsville Computer Repairs

If you want to know where to take your broken computer in Townsville there is only one place that makes sense. Having a broken computer is annoying and what else is annoying is having to unplug everything, cart it to your car, take it somewhere, wait for it to be repaired and then have to pick it back up and… Read more →

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Tag: mobile

Adblock Browser for Mobile Phone

Virus affecting 1 Billion Android Mobile Phones

How to keep your laptop battery lasting longer