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6 April 2026
The “Salt Air” Silent Killer
Living near the water is great, but salt air corrodes the circuits inside your computer. How to protect your gear.
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30 March 2026
Storm Season on the Coast: Protecting Your Tech from Power Surges
Every summer and autumn, storm season rolls across Moreton Bay, the lights flicker, and a few days later we get the calls: “The computer…
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23 March 2026
Help! My Phone is in the Water
Water damage is a race against time. What to actually do when your phone gets wet (hint: not rice).
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16 March 2026
Antivirus Software in 2026: Do You Still Need It?
It is one of the most common questions we get at the counter: “Do I still need to pay for antivirus?” The honest answer…
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9 March 2026
Better Living Through “Local” Facebook Groups
Local community Facebook groups are brilliant, but they're also a target for scams. How to spot the 'injured dog' trick.
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2 March 2026
Your NBN Plan Is Probably Outdated: The Free Speed Upgrade Most People Missed
If your NBN plan still says 50 or 100, you are probably paying too much, or stuck on old technology. NBN quietly ran a…
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23 February 2026
Beyond Windows 10: What You Need to Know
Windows 10 support has ended. What that means for your security, whether your PC can run Windows 11, and your options.
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16 February 2026
The Complete Guide to Backing Up Your Family Photos
Ask anyone what they would grab in a house fire and “the photos” is usually near the top of the list. Yet most family…
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9 February 2026
Is Your Computer Slow, or Is It Just Your Internet?
Before you buy a new PC, it might just be your internet connection. How to tell the difference.
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2 February 2026
SSD vs HDD: The One Upgrade That Makes an Old Computer Feel New
If your computer takes five minutes to start up and freezes every time you open more than two programs, the problem might not be…
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