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How to Extend the Life of Your Laptop with Routine Maintenance
Have you noticed your laptop slowing down, heating up more often, or struggling with simple tasks? These signs often point...
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How To Tell If Your Computer Needs Professional Repair
Is your computer running slower than usual or acting unpredictably? Whether you’re a home user trying to check emails or...
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Massive Password Leak Hits Australians: 16 Billion Passwords Leaked in Global Breach
Are You at Risk? Here’s What You Need to Know A record-breaking 16 billion usernames and passwords have been leaked...
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Australia’s Growing Reliance on Starlink: Opportunity or Risk?
In recent years, Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service has become a game-changer for connectivity across Australia. With its ability...
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Social Media Shake-Up: Proposed Age Rules and Their Impact on Everyday Aussies
The Australian government is making waves with its latest proposal to enforce a minimum age of 16 for social media...
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Is Telstra’s 3G Shutdown Causing Issues with Your Calls? Here’s What You Need to
Telstra has begun shutting down its 3G network across Australia, a transition that might leave some customers facing unexpected problems...
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Major Update for myGovID Users: Rebranding to myID and Staying Scam-Safe
The Australian government’s digital identity app, myGovID, is getting a new name and look, transitioning to myID in mid-November. This...
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Telstra’s 3G Network Closure: What You Need to Know Before 28 October 2024
Telstra is shutting down its 3G network on 28 October 2024, affecting millions of devices across Australia. This includes older...
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Australia’s Path to Regulating Big Tech and What It Means for You
Australia is at the forefront of tackling online harms by pushing for stricter regulations on social media platforms. Two significant...
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How the Digital Era is Helping Create a Greener Planet
When people think of technology, they often associate it with energy consumption and e-waste. However, technology—when used thoughtfully—can be a...
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Australia’s Federal Budget Plans for Digital ID: What You Need to Know
Australia’s 2024-25 federal budget includes a significant investment of $288.1 million to accelerate Digital ID adoption, aiming to transform how...
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Beware of Microsoft Scams: How to Protect Your Account
At Mobile Computer Geeks, we’ve noticed an alarming rise in scam tactics involving fake Microsoft emails and pop-ups designed to...
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How to Spot and Protect Against PayID Scams on Facebook Marketplace and Other Buy/Sell
PayID has become a popular method for quickly and securely transferring money using just an email address, phone number, or...
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Online Scams Are Evolving: How to Stay Protected
Thinking you’re safe from online scams can be dangerous, especially as fraudsters continue to develop new ways to exploit people....
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Managing Your Privacy Settings on Webpages: Tips from Mobile Computer Geeks
We’ve all been there: you visit a new website, and you’re immediately bombarded with questions about which cookies you’d like...
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Managing Your Privacy Settings on Webpages: Tips from Mobile Computer Geeks
We’ve all been there: you visit a new website, and you’re immediately bombarded with questions about which cookies you’d like...
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Embracing AI: Beyond ChatGPT – Practical AI Tools for Everyday Australians
Artificial Intelligence (AI) frequently evokes thoughts of intricate algorithms and futuristic robots, which can be daunting to many. Yet, AI...
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