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18 May

Posted at 08:45h in Mobile, Ransomware, Android

Ransomware has been in the news due to crippling outdated Windows computers around the world. The WannaCry Ransomware which caused havoc all over the globe is probably the most well-known. Now there is a new one to watch out for and its targeting Android users.If you use an Android phone, please read on. The Ransomware that’s targeting Android users was found by researchers. The Ransomware is spreading via SMS & popular forums across the internet. Known as Andriod/Filecoder.C, this Ransomware virus has been in circulation for around a three months. Once...

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in Phishing, Ransomware, E-Mail

Over the last month, we’ve been inundated with messages, phone calls and E-mails about an old threat with new life. Sextortion. The E-Mail has a few variables which indicate that your computer has been infected with a virus or malware from the hacker that’s sending you an email directly. In some cases, it may also include a password you used on a LinkedIn in 2012. In 2012, 6.5 million LinkedIn account details were leaked and made available for purchase on the ‘dark web’. If you receive one of these sextortion...

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in EWaste, Recycle, Technology

An astonishing 12.7 Million Tonnes of garbage is thrown out by Victorians every year. 4.2 million tonnes finds land fill, while 8.5 million tonnes makes it to recycling projects. 40,000 tonnes a year is attributed to tech waste. As the technology age continues to dominate our lives, more and more e-waste is being abandoned. The term E-Waste covers a range of items ranging from computers, laptops, whitegoods, phones, batteries tv’s and more. At Melton Computers, we take E-Waste seriously. We offer a free removal of unwanted laptops and computers, tablets &...

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in SSD

We see time and time again people considering replacing a laptop because theirs has failed. In a lot of these cases a replacement laptop might not be the best choice. Sure, your laptop might be older technology or doesn’t look shiny any more, but replacing it instead of repairing it could cost you more money. We see it all the time, a client with a good spec laptop that’s a couple of years old considering a replacement because they can buy one for $499… Well, the laptop that is about...

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in Facebook

Running and maintaining a Facebook group can take a lot of time & effort. Now, Facebook have plans allow group owners to charge for access to their pages. These new ‘subscription groups’ will allow group owners to charge anywhere from $4.99 per month to $29.99 per month. While this may sound like a great idea for group owners to pull some funds back into their pockets for their hard-earned work, we believe it will be a difficult sell to group owners unless they have something you can’t get for free...

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in hardware

Every business has its own unique requirements. With technology constantly evolving, its important that your business keeps up. Here’s some signs that suggest you may need to upgrade your computer or laptop. BreakdownsWhen a computer breaks down in a business, it costs around $60 per hour in lost productivity. According to a Telstra report, a computer over 4 years old will break down 1.5x more than a newer model and a massive 42 hours per year. If it’s a hard dive that fails, there’s also a potential loss of data to...

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in Windows 10

Microsoft has dropped a major update. (The 4th Major Update). Computers will now start the rollout of Windows 10 version 1803. This will mean multiple update attempts & popups for some users.This update is between 3GB & 4.7GB depending on your system, so if you’re on a metered or mobile connection you may need to source an alternative place to do the install.It’s also important to note that not all computers will be eligible for the update immediately. Microsoft will only roll the update to computers known to work with it....

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in Maintenance

You have too many start-up programs. When you buy a new computer, it is normally as quick as will ever be without upgrades. Over time the computer will slow down with every new software package you install. Some examples might include anti-virus software or Microsoft Office. But, from there many other programs can be installed either knowingly or unknowingly. It’s these programs that can take valuable resources when your computer starts.You have a malware or virus infection.In the 80’s, 90’s and early noughties viruses were designed to be destructive. You’d...

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in E-Sports

Friday night, AFL round 1 and a footy commentator that clearly has absolutely no idea about e-sports made for an ‘interesting’ call during the Essendon VS Crows clash. Brian Taylor to his credit was probably asked to introduce the e-sports team, but his commentary wasn’t exactly respectful. Saturday morning comes around and we see a few posts on Bombers fan pages about e-sports & the lack of respect given by BT. Some of these comments were not exactly respectful either. So, we thought we’d do something about it & explain...

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in NBN

As part of the NBN rollout, many homes & businesses were supplied with a battery backup in the event of a power outage. Like all batteries, NBN batteries too have a shelf life. We see many posts on Facebook in Bacchus Marsh & Melton asking why their NBN box is beeping or where to buy replacement batteries. This is then commented on by the masses stating all types of conflicting information. We’re posting this to help set the record straight. Q: Will the internet & phone still work if the power...