A lot of Apple Mac users will tell you they don’t need Antivirus programs on their computers and laptops because Mac computers don’t get viruses. This simply isn’t true and even Apple denied Macs get viruses until recently. Apple operating systems are designed on a very old stable system called Unix. Unix is incredibly versatile and secure, but not impenetrable.… Read more →
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Things to think about before installing Windows 10 – Part 2
Forced updates causing crashes With Windows computers 1 shoe does not fit all. But with Windows updates thats what you sometimes get and not being able to change what updates you want to receive can cause problems and conflicts between drivers and programs. A bad update that causes a conflict, specially regarding drivers can cause your computer to stop booting… Read more →
Introducing Simplenote
At Townsville Nerds we like to test out new apps and anything that can make a busy day much easier. Productivity Apps are a great way to do this and most applications these days which are based in the cloud (on the internet, easily accessible) are be used on multiple devices, like IPhone, Smart Phone, Mac, Linux or Windows PC.… Read more →
Apple Mac Repairs in Townsville
Yes we do Apple Mac computer repairs. This includes Imacs, Macbooks, Macbook Pros and Macbook Air’s. Unlike Windows computers which include Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10, Apple computers use their very own operatign system call ed OSX. Currently OSX is 11 (Elcapitan). The software on your Mac is written differently than on your wWindows computer, so… Read more →
Command line weather for Macs
A friend just emailed me this command this morning and I think its a very cool, quick and easy way to see the weather on your Mac computer. Sure you can fire up your web browser, go to Google and type in the name of your city and weather, but this is more fun. If you would like to know… Read more →
Website Crashing Mac and Iphones
For anyone who has a Mac computer or Apple Iphone there is a link going around on social networks and emails which crashes your computer when you click on it and go onto the website. Although this is not a virus and does not damage to your computer or phone it does restart it unexpectedly which can be a pain if… Read more →
Running Windows on your Mac Computer
Microsoft Windows is an Operating System, not a computer program or application. It is the environment your PC users to navigate around in and access your programs, files, drives and applications. Most PC’s use some version of the Windows operating system such as Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or the new Windows 10. But every day more and more people are… Read more →
Secure Empty Trash Alternative for Mac
As all the Mac users out there will tell you, one of the best features that comes with their computer, is the built in feature to securely empty trash. When you delete something from your computer, whether it is photos, music, movies or text documents etc it is not really gone forever. Even when you recycle your trash can with… Read more →
OS X El Capitan Part 1
As of 1st October Apple has released the update for its Mac Operating system named OS X El Capitan. The great thing about the Mac operating systems are they are not only feature rich and secure, but also free as well. In this post I am going to talk about the benefits of upgrading your Mac to the latest version of… Read more →
Macs do get Viruses
I often get people ask me, “Should I use a mac, I heard they don’t get viruses”. I personally use a Apple Macbook Pro and I love it, but they are not for everyone. I think the operating system, hardware and most software for macs is far more superior than any other consumer grade computer or laptop. However, due to the… Read more →