We now have a female tech who can assist NDIS and other customers with computer help & tuition. Bookings required.

Posted on July 18, 2020 by johnl

We now have a female tech who can assist NDIS type customers with computer help & tuition.Bookings required.

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What Is DNS, and Should I Use Another DNS Server?

Posted on August 2, 2021 by johnl
What Is DNS, and Should I Use Another DNS Server?
Did you know you could be connected to facebook.com—and see facebook.com in your browser’s address bar—while not actually being connected to Facebook’s real website? To understand why, you’ll need to know a bit about DNS.
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Any Android security app is better than Google Play Protect

Posted on July 29, 2021 by johnl
Any Android security app is better than Google Play Protect
Independent testing slates Google’s security app.
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The chip shortage that already crippled Samsung just turned ugly

Posted on July 26, 2021 by johnl
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What Happens If I Don’t Upgrade to Windows 11?

Posted on July 25, 2021 by johnl
What Happens If I Don’t Upgrade to Windows 11?
With Windows 11 just around the corner and Windows 10 support ending in 2025, you might be wondering what will happen to your PC if you don’t upgrade. We explore the possibilities.
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Will lightning damage equipment that’s turned off when it strikes?

Posted on June 16, 2021 by johnl
Q&A: Will lightning damage equipment that’s turned off when it strikes?
Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Question from Karen: I have a question about surge protection after reading one of your recent articles. If there’s a close lightning strike and your TV or other
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Q&A: How long will a USB Flash Drive retain its data?

Posted on June 14, 2021 by johnl
Q&A: How long will a USB Flash Drive retain its data?
Question from Shaina C.: I have a USB flash drive with several hundred photos on it that I scanned during a recent visit to my grandmother’s house. These are precious family pictures that will be difficult
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Microsoft Edge’s secret offline game is getting better

Posted on June 12, 2021 by johnl
Microsoft Edge’s secret offline game is getting better
Like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge also comes with an offline game called “Surf”, which is based on retro PC game SkiFree. The browser’s secret “Surf” game can be accessed via edge://surf in all channels (Stable, Beta, Dev and Canary). Microsoft Edge Surf game comes with three modes: classic, a time…
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Buy your new pc/laptop now.

Posted on June 1, 2021 by johnl
Intel reiterates chip supply shortages could last several years
CEO says COVID-19 pandemic led to a cycle of explosive growth.
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I came across something very interesting tonight.

Posted on May 27, 2021 by johnl

I was trying to message someone tonight & he wasn’t getting my texts.

Turns out he used to have an iphone but has now moved to a Samsung phone (one of those dark side Android devices).

And if you move off Apple you have to deregister your phone number from iMessage from the Apple servers else your iPhone thinks the number is still on iMessage & tries to deliver via iMessage & of course they aren’t & they won’t get your message.

So my friend…deregistered & presto…instantly I can send him messages (texts) again.

Link of the Apple page to de-register is https://selfsolve.apple.com/deregister-imessage/

There is a form to fill out on that apple website page….see screenshots below.

And I thought I knew most things Apple…but seems I am just a rookie 1

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Scam Alert: Beware dangerous ‘Evil Twin’ Wi-Fi networks

Posted on May 27, 2021 by johnl
Scam Alert: Beware dangerous ‘Evil Twin’ Wi-Fi networks
Have you ever used a hotel’s secure Wi-Fi network while staying there as a guest? How about the secure Wi-Fi network that serves the building you work in – or even the network at your church? Many
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