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What to do when your hard drive fails
Your hard drive is one of the most important parts of your computer or laptop because it’s where everything is stored. Your hard drive stores...
Why easy access to IT support is critical for your business’ success
There’s not a single business in Australia that doesn’t rely on technology to succeed. But often, small and medium sized businesses don’t have their own...
Tips to help keep your customer data safe
According to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC’s) Annual Cyber Threat Report 2021-22, approximately 27% of all cybercrimes reported in Australia relate to online fraud....
Everything you need to know about the iPad 10
Apple have announced the new iPad 10. The new base model comes with plenty of new features and will likely be on plenty of Christmas...
Netflix is introducing a more affordable “ad-supported” subscription tier
Netflix is in a bit of a rough patch. In Q1 this year, for the first time ever, they lost more subscribers than they gained....
How to take a screenshot on any device (Windows, Mac, and smartphones)
Your computer screen is a constantly moving feast of images, text and other onscreen elements. However, to your computer, it’s all just pixels, here one...
The Geeks2U Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Tech Lovers
Are you stumped on what to get your partner this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered. Here are our Geeks recommendations for the best presents...
13 gadgets that help increase your productivity when working from home
We’re all used to working and studying from home now – it’s been over two years since most workplaces became flexible and realised that productivity...
The Geeks2U review of popular computer monitors
Early computers used CRT (cathode ray tube) monitors, the same technology as colour televisions when they were introduced in 1954 (the TV, that is). It...
Stay connected and be tech-ready on the road
With so many of us working from home or embracing the remote lifestyle now more than ever (with a large increase due to the pandemic-that-shall-not-be-named)...
The Ultimate Guide to Keyboard Shortcuts on Windows and MAC
Do you ever get tired of rolling your mouse, fiddling with your trackpad and running through tabs in order to switch between apps, jump into...
Two-step authentication to improve online security
It seems every week we hear about another social media hacking, with some high profile business or celebrity’s Facebook or Twitter account compromised. Unfortunately, you...
Tech support while you work from home
While working remotely can feel like an absolute gift at times – no rush hour traffic, no suits or heels, an easy school pick up...
Home networking guide
Why home networking? Without a solid home network, you might find yourself wondering why the end of series cliffhanger happened 10 minutes into the episode...
10 Tips To Protect Your Privacy Online
There’s really never been a time when we’ve been this connected, thanks to the wonders of the Internet. But it’s not all Zoom parties and...
How do I find my iPhone when it’s in Lost Mode?
If you’re an Apple user, you might have already heard of a built-in feature designed to protect your device if you lose it. ‘Lost Mode’...
How to Stop Spam Emails
Your time and attention are so valuable – and the world knows it! No doubt you receive countless emails everyday from other businesses advertising their...
How mobile security works and do you need it
As our lives become increasingly more remote and location independent, the need for mobile devices is on the rise. Many Australians enjoy using multiple mobile...
What is bandwidth and how can you improve Internet bandwidth?
What is bandwidth? When we talk about bandwidth, what we’re talking about is the amount of data that can be uploaded and downloaded from your...
Battle of the best video conferencing apps
Video conferencing used to be reserved just for international clients and fancy board rooms, but that’s not the case anymore. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
2021 major tech trends to watch out for
2020 was an interesting year, wasn’t it? While we were all challenged to survive the stay home orders, technology was also put to the test....
How to fix and reduce a laptop from overheating
We’ve all been there. You’re on your laptop and all of a sudden you start to hear what sounds like a fan going into overdrive....