Computer Hardware
Is my iMac, Mac Mini or Macbook currently supported and receiving security updates? As of February 2026, Apple generally supports only the three most recent macOS versions (currently Tahoe 26, Sequoia 15 and Sonoma 14) with full security updates. So if your Mac can be updated to any of the above 3 MacOS versions, it […]
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Apple, Apple iCloud, Hardware
Buying a 2nd hand Mac for a few hundred dollars sounds like a bargain! But BEWARE of which model you buy as it could turn out to be a lemon. We show you which models to avoid. In General Avoid: Fusion drives were a combined small SSD with a 1TB or 2TB conventional HDD. The
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Apple, Apple iCloud, Buy, Hardware
Starlink have a residential “Lite” plan for only A$99 per month making it comparable to NBN plans and includes a FREE Dish and modem (previously A$550) The Residential “Lite” plan for A$99 per month features unlimited data and average download speeds of 200mbps. Add a home-phone (land-line) to Starlink for only A$29.95 per month Starlink
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Hardware, Internet, Starlink, starlink
How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 Your perfectly adequate and reliable Windows 10 PC/Laptop may need to be replaced by October next year if it cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. Microsoft ceases to support Windows 10 (provide security updates) on October 14th 2025. If your device is under 5 years old,
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Hardware, Support
Would you buy a new car with only 1 year warranty? NO!! …. so why buy a new computer with only 1 year warranty …. instead of 5 years If you are a Windows 10 user, from October 2025 you will need to purchase a new device with Windows 11 preinstalled, if your old device
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Hardware, Windows
If you damage your iPad or it’s battery fails, you risk losing all the data (Songs, Videos, Documents) off it unless you have a backup. Things can go wrong anytime with devices. iPad accidentally falls from a height or you put a heavy bag over it by mistake! And next you see the iPad screen
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Apple, Cloud Storage, Hardware, Smart Phone
How much is it to repair a cracked iPhone screen in Australia? Repairing or replacing an Apple iPhone screen in Australia, should be carried out by Apple or an Apple authorised repairer but can also be carried out by non-authorised repairers. However repairs by non-authorised repaiers will invalidate your warranty. Apple provide a handy repair-estimate
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Apple, Hardware, Smart Phone
Since Feb 2026 only iPhone models XR, 11 and later have been receiving security updates. This means that your iPhone could be susceptible to being hacked or compromised. See the current supported list here How do I tell what model iPhone I have? Open “Settings” and goto General > About, and look for “Model Name“
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Apple, Hardware, Security, Smart Phone
Yes, if you wish to run the very latest MacOS software. However, you will still receive updates on your current MacOS, until the MacOS on the device cannot run macOS Monterey 12.7.2 or higher Machines able to run macOS Monterey 12.7.2 will still receive regular security updates and include the following devices: What if my
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Apple, Hardware, Security, Support
If you are a Windows user, from October 2025 you will need to purchase a new device with Windows 11 preinstalled, if your old device cannot be upgraded from Windows 10 (see below for help) If your device cannot be upgraded, chances are it had an older HDD (Hard-Disk-Drive) of around 500GB to 1TB. Windows
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Backup, Cloud Storage, Hardware
Looking for a cutting edge security and Wi-Fi deployment using Ubiquiti equipment and Starlink satellite internet? Our case study is a new house build in Perth that showcases high speed Wi-Fi, Security Cameras, Video doorbell and Video Recording setup using state-of-the-art Ubiquiti equipment and high-speed Internet using Starlink satellite equipment Features Equipment Used For a
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Hardware, Internet, Security, starlink, Starlink, Ubiquiti
Looking to improve home security with Security cameras? There are a number of options available, we clarify them as follows: Professional Systems Professional installation companies will supply and install the complete system and offering monitoring services. Traditionally this was your only option and is the most expensive. If you are a business with governmental security
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Hardware, SecurityYour perfectly adequate and reliable Windows 10 PC/Laptop may need to be replaced by October next year if it cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. Microsoft ceases to support Windows 10 (provide security updates) on October 14th 2025. If your device is under 5 years old, it should be eligible for a free upgrade able
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Hardware, Support, Windows
It is not just mobile phones that may stop working on 28 October. Any device with a SIM card could be affected. Here is a list we have compiled from various sources Affected devices can include smartwatches, wearables, and IoT devices such as EFTPOS terminals, industrial routers, scanners, security monitoring devices, telematics, asset tracking tools,
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Hardware, Security, Smart Phone
We show you how to repurpose an old iMac as a media server so you can download films and TV shows from Torrents and play them on your Smart TV. There are many purpose built NAS or Mini-PC’s you can purchase to achieve the same thing but our example is to repurpose an old iMac
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Hardware, Smart TV