Category: Ubuntu

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 →

Different Types Of Hard Drive Formats

by admin on 01/05/2018 in Apple, Backup, Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Related, Damage, Data, Data Recovery, Encryption, Hard Drive, Hardware, iMac, Linux, Mac, Macbook, Microsoft, Old Computer, Open Source, Operating System, OSX, Server, SSD, Stability, Storage, Tech Support, Technical Support, Technician, Technology, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Ubuntu, Unix, WIndows, Windows 10, Windows 8.1

Formats can mean a lot of different things, in a lot of different industries. Even within the realms of computers, it can have a whole bunch of different meanings depending on what its pertaining to. So before we get into it, I want to address this post is about hard drive formats, including USB, external, Sold State Drives and thumb… Read more →

Common Ubuntu Annoyances

by admin on 25/12/2017 in Annoying, Backup, Computer Help in Townsville, Computer Related, Data Recovery, Freezing, Health, Linux, Network, Security, Stability, Ubuntu, Wifi, WIndows, Windows 10, Wireless, WLAN

Linux is a great alternative to Windows. Not only is it getting a lot easier to use than it once was, it is no longer just reserved for computer enthusiasts and people who need servers. Linux is known for being robust, stable and secure. Although there are always exceptions to the rule, Linux is a lot of these thing; but… Read more →

Linux Updates Commands

by admin on 26/04/2017 in Computer Related, Desktop, Laptop, Linux, Mint, Open Source, Operating System, Server, Software, Ubuntu, Unix, Update, Upgrade

Email from customer: Hi Ross, I am still having a tonne of fun with Linux and am learning new and interesting stuff everyday. Although everyone said it was a big learning curve I haven’t found it to be a lot of trouble. There was one questions though. I am doing regular updates because I like to keep my system up… Read more →

Goodbye 1Password, Hello LastPass

by admin on 14/11/2016 in Apple, Apps, Computer Related, Dropbox, Encryption, Internet, Internet Explorer, Linux, Microsoft, Passwords, Townsville, Ubuntu, Websites, WIndows, Windows 10

Most people who know me, or read my posts will tell you I have been a long time endorser of the paid password manager, 1Password. Password managers are computer programs that do just that. Most of us have 100’s of passwords now,pretty much for every site we have visited. Every site has different rules about how long our passwords should… Read more →

Try Ubuntu

by admin on 26/08/2016 in Computer Related, Desktop, Linux, Open Source, Operating System, Ubuntu

What is Linux Linux is an open Source operating system developed by people form all over the world. Open source means anyone can contribute to the project and anyone can download and use it for free. An operating system is special software like Microsoft Windows which provides and environment for people to use their computer. Linux is based on a old… Read more →

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Category: Ubuntu