Melton Computer News

Browser, Security, Security / 16.01.2022

Where there is an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of, you can bet there will be a scammer there doing so. The latest threat facing users in Australia is the RAT scam. With Rapid antigen test kits in short supply around Victoria, scammers are promising to fulfil stock orders. Over the last 2 years, the ACCC has received over 6,400 COVID-Related complaints with a figure of $9.8million in losses. Now that paid testing is the preferred and simple way for people to test for COVID-19, shortages have hit the state hard. Many of the...

Uncategorized / 16.01.2022

Every year schools goes back at the end of January, it’s around this time of year most parents start really start to dial in on what will be needed over the next 11 months for their kids. Uniforms, books, pens, pencils, name tags, the list goes on. But what about technology? Every year, we get parents ringing us asking for advice on a purchase for a computer. Most schools have a minimum requirement for technology and some parents simply don’t know how to ensure their kids are getting the right advice. We see...

Uncategorized / 24.12.2021

Over the years Microsoft has done an amazing job ensuring their Office package is the industry standard.  From the days of Windows 3.1 right through to Windows 11, Microsoft have relentlessly conditioned us to believe that their office package is the best.  So it got us thinking, What else is out there? Are there alternatives to Microsoft Office?  You bet there is.  LibreOffice & Open Office  LibreOffice and OpenOffice are both stand alone software completely free for users. Both will open and modify Microsoft Office documents, spreadsheets and presentations.  LibreOffice and OpenOffice look and feel...

Browser, Security, Computers / 24.12.2021

In a world where everything we do is tracked online, many are asking whether we’re being tracked too much. From internet banking, to where we browse, all our online data is being saved to be used in various ways. For example, if I do a search for ‘cheap cat food’ you can bet over the next few days, my Google and Facebook targeted ads will include cat or pet ads. It doesn’t stop there. Many people are concerned about how much of our data is being used by governments and...

Uncategorized / 13.12.2021

With Christmas fast approaching, some people are looking for deals on Facebook Market place. We at Melton Computers run one of Melton’s largest Buy, Swap and Sell groups and with our dedicated team of admins, we are aware of many types of problems when it comes to buying online from others. From faulty equipment, to flat out overcharging, Market place will always be a place buyers need to be careful. Sellers too can also be targeted by scammers in various ways. For example, a ‘buyer’ arranges a purchase and simply steals the...