Melton Computer News

Uncategorized / 21.06.2021

last week, it was announced that Windows 10 will be replaced with a new version of the operating system. Windows 10 was meant to be the 'final Windows' with Microsoft saying that the operating system would be continuously upgraded within the Windows 10 name. For many, Windows 10 is simply Windows 10, however over the years there have been different versions of Windows 10 called 'feature updates'. There has been 12 'feature updates' since Windows 10 was released, The current version of Windows 10 is 21H1 released in May 2021. ...

Windows / 18.05.2021

Computers are forever making our lives easier. In every version of Windows there are new shortcuts or features that most people are unaware of. Heres some Windows tips for you to try out. Snap The Window.Whilst holding the Windows key, press on one of the arrow keys. This will snap your active window to the edge of the screen. Password protect files. Download a program called 7-Zip. You will be able to select the files you would like to have password protected and compress them into one file. You will also have...

Computer / 18.05.2021

Over the year’s computer prices have dramatically dropped. Price pressure & competition from major retailers keep driving down the prices. In some cases, this isn’t a problem, but unfortunately in a lot of cases it can cause headaches for the end user. Too often we get a call from a client telling us their computer is slow, we book it in for a check up and do what we can to speed things up. Unfortunately, the issue is not something that can be fixed. A computer can be slow for many...

Windows / 18.05.2021

Windows 7 support is coming to an end. Released in July 2009, replacing Windows Vista, Windows 7 grew to be the most popular version of Windows ever. When Windows 8 was release, many people decided to stick with Windows 7, because 8 was too much of a change. Windows 8 dropped the ‘start button’ which caused outcry in the tech world. Does this mean your Windows 7 computer or laptop is useless? No. It just means that you will no longer get updates, security fixes or tech support after the January 14th....

Business / 18.05.2021

There are so many factors to running a business, finances, security, insurance, marketing, customer satisfaction, reviews, websites, the list goes on. One of the main things we see when dealing with businesses is the lack of control business have over their ‘online presence’ For example, do a Google search for your business. Do you own your business listing? Even worse, does someone else? Heres an example,                 My Sister runs a Melton based business. Her business name is extremely close to at least tow other businesses in Australia (one of which is in...