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3 May 2012 4:16 pm

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TechPath

Protect Yourself When Banking Online

Online banking is very convenient to manage and track finances; however a weak security system can allow cyber-thieves and hackers to steal your hard earned money.

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15 December 2011 10:18 am

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TechPath

It is SCAM Season Again – Be Careful

We are seeing higher volumes of scams leaving customers caught with fraudulent credit card transactions and computers being compromised. One of the recent cases has been callers posing as Microsoft staff and advising you have a problem with your computer that needs resolving. They take your credit card details and also install software on your […]

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5 October 2011 7:48 pm

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TechPath

Apple iPhone and iPad application review

I am often asked by customers when they see my iPad about my experience with this piece of technology and what applications I use and recommend. My experience: My iPad has become a tool I find difficult to operate without – having a 3G sim card in the device provides access while out of the […]

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5 October 2011 7:40 pm

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TechPath

Going Overseas? Avoid Bill Shock on Your Mobile Phone

We often hear the horror stories of mobile phone bills that run into several thousands of dollars due to mobile data – let us help ensure it’s not a story about you when travelling overseas next. Mobile phones work in most countries and our local Australian carriers have relationships with overseas telecommunication providers so our […]

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5 October 2011 7:37 pm

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TechPath

Tips to Stay Virus Free

First of all, it is good to understand what a computer virus is. Traditionally a virus is a program that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another. Viruses have now grown into many other nasty types including malware, adware, spyware, computer worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits just to name a few. Below […]

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4 July 2011 10:08 pm

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TechPath

Office 365: Is it a Game Changer for IT Companies and Small Businesses?

One of the biggest changes in the IT industry in recent times was released on the 28th June to the public. We are anticipating Microsoft Office 365 to be a major game changer for us and, potentially, you. Therefore, in this newsletter we are investigating whether it is worthwhile considering adopting Office 365 in your […]

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4 July 2011 10:04 pm

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TechPath

Backups – The Scary Facts and Figures!

The scary facts and figures of an internal backup system A recent survey of Australian SMEs showed that 44% do not have confidence in their internal data recovery and backup systems.  This news is astounding considering the recent bad weather we have experienced! This survey, undertaken by one of our suppliers, Acronis, found that Australian […]

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27 March 2011 8:02 pm

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TechPath

Cloud Computing Explained

What is Cloud Computing? Cloud Computing is one of those topics that we could talk about for hours. For those that have not heard of or fully understood the meaning of Cloud Computing, I have compiled my own explanation: Cloud Computing is computation, data, access, software, and storage services that are hosted by a provider […]

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5 March 2011 9:32 pm

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TechPath

Windows 7 Snipping Tool

One really neat feature of windows 7 is the snipping tool.  The tool gives you the ability to grab  quick clips and screenshots, save them and share them via email. Where is it? Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Snipping Tool How do I use it? This 77 second youtube video will show you how http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bs6tzfzc_c

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6 February 2011 9:10 pm

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TechPath

Windows 7 Media Center – Black Screen on Rewind and Pause of Live TV

Have you noticed within the past 3-4 months, windows 7 media center started getting a black screen when rewinding, pausing and resuming of live tv. Eventually (sometimes up to a minute), the live tv will catch back up; but this is frustrating. The fix is very simple as per below: Locate and delete these two […]

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