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  • 1 in 10 vulnerable

    New research shows 1 in 10 users have not applied the Microsoft Windows update that protects from the Conficker worm. About a quarter of those users already have the worm. YOU KNOW PEOPLE who are not applying security updates. Please speak to them about computer security; people who don't apply security updates help spread viruses as well as expose themselves to identity theft.

    Sun, 11 Apr 2010
  • Small business fraudAn interesting American article comparing the protection consumers get from fraudulent internet banking transactions (substantial) compared to what businesses get (not much).   [More]
    Sun, 11 Apr 2010

  • MS security fakes

    You'll be aware of hoax programs that claim to have scanned our PC and discovered viruses there. The latest of these impersonates Microsoft's catchily named Malicious Software Removal Tool. Everyone who owns a PC should know what Antivirus program they're running and be deeply suspicious of any new program that suddenly pops up and announces itself. Source.
    Wed, 14 Apr 2010

  • Twitter Support

    New spam messages claim you have undelivered Twitter messages. Because of the instability of Twitter this is quite a plausible message but don't click the link. Delete.
    Thu, 22 Apr 2010
  • Selling Facebookers

    The Russian hacker known as Kirlios has tried to sell access to 1.5 million Facebook accounts he hacked - 5 cents each if the user has more than 10 friends and 2.5 cents each if the user has less than 10 friends.

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    Thu, 29 Apr 2010

  • Office 10: strong upgrade

    ZDNet are positively reviewing Office 10 for improved security, design and performance. This is a thorough review. If you are even contemplating an upgrade it is well worth your time.
    Fri, 30 Apr 2010

  • Fake Anti-Virus software

    This problem is getting worse. If you get one of these fake programs on your computer saying you've got a virus don't click Yes, No or Cancel. It'll just install more malware. Hold down Ctl Alt Delete at the same time and when the dialogue box come up, shut down the web browser (Firefox or Internet Explorer). Then run your anti-virus and if that doesn't clear it up, call us immediately on 9325 1196. Here are some further tips on what to do.
    Fri, 30 Apr 2010

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010

Google Priority Inbox

Google's doing that thing they do again; improving their products. Gmail is introducing Priority Inbox, giving you the ability to automatically prioritise your email based on which emails you've previously read and/or replied to. If you need a web based email account, Gmail is the go.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010

The Arc Touch mouse

The rumoured new Microsoft Arc Touch mouse. Looks very sexy but not yet released. Funny comment on that blog: "I too have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of yet to be released hardware."
Tue, 31 Aug 2010

Pretty desktops

Smashing Magazine invites designers to contribute monthly calendar designs that people can use as desktops on their PCs. Lots of elegant choices for September, though many designers seem confused about what season it is. Includes a number of Ramadan desktops for our Islamic readers.
Sat, 28 Aug 2010

MS Office GAME

Ribbon Hero is the Microsoft game that sneakily trains you in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Do challenges, compete, share on Facebook. No, we don't know why you'd want to share it on Facebook. But then we're not big on Farmville either. Versions of Officer earlier than 2007 won't handle it. You'll have to Read the Manual.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010

Laptop bags

Engadget U.S. reviews a range of the cheap and the fabulous laptop bags - in Australia, you can get Kata bags and the LowePro CompuPrimus at Quality Camera. The Case Logic Slimline ships from Deals Rebate but the Timbuk2 bags aren't available locally.  
Tue, 24 Aug 2010

3D laptop

Gamers! 1600 bucks gets you the latest in 3D laptopery. The Toshiba Satellite A665 comes with NVidia Active LCD Shutter Glasses. See, I don't even know what that is but it sounds SO GREAT.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010

Cheap eBook

The Laser eBook lets you listen to music while reading your eBook, is colour and has video. But it doesn't have wi-fi; you have to download your books to a PC first. $150. Cheap. Via The Australian. More.
Sun, 15 Aug 2010

Best Windows laptops

Electric Pig journos chose the Dell Studio 15, the HP Envy 15 (15 is big this year), the Samsung Q430 & 320 and the ASUS EeePC1201N as the best value laptops on the market. They're a UK site but all those models are available in Australia. You'll need to check the local prices of course.