Melton Computer News

Melton Computers / 18.05.2021

When we first started our computer repair business, we were based in Ballan & mainly serviced the Moorabool area. Fast forward 7 years and we’ve opened Melton Computers as well. With any new business, the job is to be seen and get your name out there. You need to be clear about your coverage area. So, here we go. Based in Melton, Melton Computers are available to service the following places by appointment. 3021- Albanvale, St Albans, Kings Park, Kelba,3022- Ardeer3023- Burnside, Caroline Springs, Ravenhall, Burnside heights, Deer Park, Cairnlea3024- Mount Cottrell,...

Social Media / 18.05.2021

We have seen many people copy a Facebook status suggesting that they have had a copied Facebook profile and not to accept a new friend request from them. Just recently we got a friend request from someone that had infact had a profile copied. I immediately recognised the profile picture and sent a message to the first profile. She told me straight away, that a few of her friends had a friend request from this fake account too. I thought I’d play along a little, so I accept the friend...

Social Media / 18.05.2021

It’s a jungle out there. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, Pintrest, Google+ LinkedIn are all places your business should show up. It’s a difficult to keep up. How many of these platforms is your business on? Marketing your business doesn’t have to be that difficult, in fact your business can grow a following rapidly if done correctly. The challenge of course with a social media platform is getting it right. One wrong move and you could be running damage control. So… What are the top mistakes? Having no social media at all.If your...

Security / 18.05.2021

As part of our business, we do onsite computer repairs in our area. On one of our call outs, we were asked by an elderly gentleman “Why did they target me?”. I had to explain to him that scammers didn’t pick him specifically, & that he is a victim of a random attack possibly caused by a click or installation of software without his knowledge. The truth is that no-one is 100% immune to scams & dodgy internet practices. Older people are generally to worst affected by these scams as...

Security / 18.05.2021

During our day to day business operations, we see a constant stream of people asking us If the e-mail they got is genuine. Cybercrime affects a staggering 18 people worldwide per second. A crazy 1.55 million people per day are targeted by cyber criminals. Whist we and many other companies suggest being vigilant with e-mail fraud, its seems the message just isn’t getting through. So lets look at some of the easiest ways to distinguish a real email from a fake. Spelling errors. Many companies will have templates for invoices or e-mail...