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Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 happens as part of the Windows update process and is usually not noticed as it happens in the background. However, if you are purchasing a new Windows 11 device, depending on how long the device has been sitting on the shelf (which determines how old the version of […]
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Security, Support
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
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, Security
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,
3G network closes 28 Oct 24. These are the devices at risk of not working. Read More »
Hardware, Security, Smart Phone
Don’t PANIC it’s NOT Microsoft that is the issue here …. but a smaller Cyber Security (think Anti-Virus program) called CrowdStrike that caused all these issues …. I think they just lost a lot of customers. A cyber-security company called CrowdStrike just caused major IT outages worldwide by causing corporate computers and servers worldwide to
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Security
We show you how to stop spam or substantially reduce spam and phishing emails without needing to purchase 3rd party “washing” or “cleaning” software or services. Many of us receive our emails to our computers (Windows/Mac) and devices (iPad, Tablet, Phones). Most of the spam-stopping techniques described herein are assuming you use a Windows PC
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Email, Security
Updated computers or iPad protect you from computer viruses but it’s Phishing you really need to worry about. What is Phishing? If you send and receive emails and SMS messages you are constantly being exposed to Phishing. Phishing scams try to steal your identity, login and password details in an attempt to steal money from you directly (internet banking) or redirect you
If you use Microsoft Authenticator for 2FA/MFA codes when accessing work or secure accounts, make sure you do this BEFORE you lose, damage or transfer to a new phone iPhone users are used to the fact that as long as you have an iCloud backup of your phone, recovering your data to a new or
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Apple, Email, Security, Smart Phone
The latest hacking warning from our governments Cyber Security watchdog ACSC reminds us that keeping old remote-control software programs on our computers poses a severe security threat When hackers want to get control of your computer, they usually fool you into downloading a program that gives them remote access to the programs and data on
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Security, Support
More and more Australians are losing money to scammers and cyber criminals through their mobile devices (smart-phones & tablets) than ever before. Last year more than $3.1 billion was lost to scams — an 80 per cent increase from 2021 — according to a report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. We tell you
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Apple iCloud, Security, Smart Phone
No doubt you are already using MFA or 2FA (Two Factor Authentication) or 2SV (2-step verification) for Online Banking, Government Services and many other online services but did you know it can also be used to secure your personal Gmail email or Google account from hacking and Identity theft? Some MFA apps are specific to
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Email, Security
Secure Office 365, Outlook.com, Hotmail.com, OneDrive, Microsoft accounts from Hacking and Identity theft using Microsoft Authenticator App No doubt you are already using MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) or 2FA (Two Factor Authentication) or 2SV (2-step verification) for Online Banking, Government Services, Xero and many other online services. But did you know it can also be used
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Email, Microsoft, Security
Many scams are now being sent by Text or SMS message as well as by email. When clicked on an iPhone it is very easy to be fooled into thinking that you are accessing a genuine site. The reason is simply SAFARI, Apples default internet browser, does not detect suspicious websites. Here is what happens
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Internet, Security, Smart Phone