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Tutorial – An easy free way to backup your Computer
At Warragul Computer Repair we often tell our customers that they should be making regular comprehensive backups in case of the unlikely event that one day your computer is hacked or your HDD fails and you loose everything….
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Critical Alert – Fraud Commonwealth Email
Warragul Computer Repair – Critical Alert Another Fraud email doing the rounds…. We don’t know where it leads to yet, but we can be darn sure it is not the Commonwealth Bank. Do not under any circumstances click the link. Reminder: Do regular backups…just in case of ransom hacker attacks and computer hardware failure. Do not click links within emails unless your 100% certain they are safe, even then….best to avoid.
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Video: The secret to avoiding malware and PUPs
We all know computers face security threats, but did you know the most common point of entry to a computer for malware or potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) is the owner?
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10 tips for getting the most out of Windows 10
Since Windows 10 was released almost a year ago, Jon Cavell of Warragul Computer Repair has worked on hundreds of systems running or upgrading to Microsoft’s new operating system. His verdict? It’s a winner, but there are some things users can do to get the most out of 10.
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Critical Alert – Hacker impersonates Telstra Email
How do you prevent this type of hacker attack? The most effective way is not to click on links within your emails. Not overly practicable, but in reality it is the only sure way. Especially if you get an Alert from a Tel-co, Bank, Financial Institution, ATO, Courier Company, Australia Post; Are you seeing a trend here?. Hackers rarely actually hack, they use complex lures and baits, which is why its called "Phishing" (a play on words to fishing).
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New Critical Alert – New Ransom-ware impersonates Electricity Company
Warragul Computer Repair – Critical Alert I received a call this morning from yet another victim of ransom-ware hacker attack in the baw-baw district…. and again, I had to deliver the bad news. There’s not a lot that can be done besides some hopeful data recovery… or for the person to pay the ransom to the criminals and hope to get their stuff back. Edit/Update 12:06pm Wed 08/06/16: “I have 2 confirmed cases this morning alone, and expect many more. If you have clicked on any email from any electricity company and not received your actual bill, then then immediately shut your computer off by holding the “on” button in for…
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Critical alert: ransomware back in town
When it comes to ransomware, feeling lucky won’t get you far.
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Windows 10: Baw Baw’s review
When I reviewed Windows 10 after its launch last year, my advice was to wait and see. Seven months later we have had the chance to see 10 running on many systems. This is what we have learned.
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Local Alert – 1800 Scam doing the rounds again
This is just a quick notice to alert people of a major scam doing the rounds in Baw Baw again. I have had a number of calls from local resident’s that have responded to a notice from their computer screen to call a 1800 number. There are a variety of different scams that will cause this… using scare tactics like: “Your computer is about to fail… call 1800 xxxxxx for help” of ” A hacker has control of your PC… call 1800 xxxxxx so we can assist you to remove the threat” … and the list goes on. In some cases your computer will even seem unresponsive due to hackers…
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7 ways to extend the life of your computer
Computers can be a big investment – get the most out of yours.
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