Under constant attack
We just seem to be constantly bombarded with malicious attempts to gain access to our data whether it is by email of through other electronic devices there seems to be a tidal wave of threats at present, so here is a brief description of some of the threats. Email Phish...
.au Domain
We feel it’s important to make everyone aware that the Australian Domain Administration (auDA) introduced a new domain extension on the 24th of March 2022 allowing businesses to register domains as yourbusinessname.au. They believe the shorter simpler domain can b...
Starlink Q&A
We’re excited with the potential Starlink is giving to our clients in remote communities. Let me tell you about Starlink? This is a new low-orbit Satellite service which is commencing coverage of the outback North Queensland from July 2022. Our licenced cabl...
What’s the difference between Telstra and NBN?
I am constantly amazed at how many people still think Telstra owns the lines for the NBN network. Their advertising makes it appear they are in charge of it all but that is so misleading. There was once a time when Telstra owned all the copper cabling for the old ...
“We make IT happen!”
I am sure you have heard it a million times before “Do something you love and you will never work a day in your life”!Well, I am here to tell you that this is very true! With a team exceeding 16 people, we could not have a more determined and focused group. At the very ...
Old Fashioned Customer Service
Here at The Computer Workshop Group, we pride ourselves on good old fashioned customer service. In an age where the attention span is limited to flicking through Facebook or trying to decide which movie to watch on Netflix and faceless online shopping, our staff a...
IT 101
We all joke about the things you should do when you are having IT issues but so often, they are the things that we forget. The constant joke made about the request of have you turned it off and back on again may seem like a simple solution but on so many occasions it ca...
Shortcuts on your keyboard
Have you ever wondered why we have a key on your keyboard with a WINDOW on it? It’s a really handy key giving you shortcuts to all sorts of actions. There’s lots of clever short cuts you can use if you know how to utilize the keys. My favourite is “Windows Key + P...
Cyber Security – Your next security breach
Now here is a hot topic and I honestly don’t see it changing any time soon, if ever. The biggest threat to your business is the threat of a cyberattack, every business is a target and with organized crime organisations driving the increasing events of cyber-attack it is...
Tired of waiting for your internet to be connected?
In my travels while talking to business owners, I am constantly surprised that they have been waiting for months for their internet to be connected. Without decent internet, the efficiency of your business is held hostage. Even if they supply a nighthawk to ...