Following problems with identity database corruption after installing the latest update, Microsoft has pulled the update from its automatic update service.... Read More
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Monday, 23 April 2012
Microsoft pulls Office 2011 SP2 from AutoUpdate
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Wednesday, 18 April 2012
MyAnswers: Microsoft Word 2003 on Windows 7 prompts for licence every time.
Posted on 05:20 by Unknown
The following MyAnswers solution 2214 is now available:
When I open Microsoft Word 2003 on my Windows 7 computer I am prompted to accept or decline the licence every time. How do I stop this happening?
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Tuesday, 17 April 2012
MyAnswers: All the icons on my Windows XP desktop have underlines under them.
Posted on 18:31 by Unknown
The following MyAnswers solution 2213 is now available:
All the icons on my Windows XP desktop have underlines under them. How do I change this back so I can again double click on the icon?
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Sunday, 15 April 2012
How to calculate the payback on a solar panel
Posted on 19:06 by Unknown
Solar panels are becoming cheaper and it is now possible to get a 12V solar panels for a very reasonable price. If you’d like to purchase solar panels and use 12V around your home to replace electricity provided by an electricity retailer it can now be done, but the question becomes, is it cost effective?
The technique I use is to plug in the purchase cost, wattage, peak hours of sunlight and current retailers electricity pricing into the Energy Cost Calculator which gives me who much I could potentially save per year. Then divide the savings by the original cost and you’ll get the number of years it takes to pay back the cost of the solar panel.
You should keep in mind the solar panel is just one component. You will also need wiring, a battery charging regulator and a battery (plus labour), if you wish to store energy for use when the sun isn’t shining.
There are times when using solar makes sense financially and then there are times when it is hard to justify. Using the Energy Cost Calculator is a good approach to helping you make a more informed decision.
Kelvin Eldridge
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Posted on 18:40 by Unknown
I received an email today which initially, I thought was possibly one of those scam emails we receive all the time. It was a plain text email with the usual links, no real branding, letting me know a delivery was about the arrive. The problem is, it was a legitimate email from Australia Post as a result of a purchase from an online retailer. The retailer uses Australia Post for warehousing and delivery. When people place an order with the online retailer they simply send of an email and Australia Post does the rest.
The problem I see is that as more people buy online we’ll become so used to receiving this type of notification. It only takes scammers a few minutes to create a fake email which looks exactly the same and could easily trick someone. A client of mine once opened such an email because they were expecting a delivery and infected their computer, so real experience shows it is happening.
To me there was no need for this email. I’d received an email at the time of ordering and the email had the link so I could check the progress of the delivery and already knew it was about to arrive. This type of email from Australia Post will only make it easier for people to be tricked an infect their computer or be scammed.
If you receive any unexpected email I suggest you don’t click on a link in the email. Go to the web site and enter in the details you need to, to get the information you want. The link in the email is only a convenience and that convenience is causing thousands of Australians to infect their computer with a resulting expensive repair bill.
Take care with unexpected emails.
Kelvin Eldridge
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Wednesday, 11 April 2012
MyAnswers: Microsoft book disk to scan computer for malware.
Posted on 20:05 by Unknown
The following MyAnswers solution 2212 is now available:
Microsoft has now made available a boot disk which enables you to boot and scan your computer for malware.
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NBN Co rollout plan map now available covering the next three years
Posted on 18:33 by Unknown
A while ago I booked into the NBN Co for a tour of their demo facilities. I was the only person who turned up for the tour so I was given special treatment. For me that meant the ability to ask all the questions I wanted to ask so I could assist my clients with respect to the NBN rollout.
For me it is about knowing whether or not NBN is about to be rolled out to a particular area and how that couple affect a client. For example if a client is about to invest in new equipment to connect to the internet, it is a good idea to know if that equipment will be obsolete within the next twelve months.
One thing that I found very interesting was the thickness of the actual fibre optic cable. The cable is about the thickness of a match. Most of us won’t ever see the actual cable as we’ll see it enclosed in a protective sheath such as when it comes into our properties.
When ADSL first arrived I found many people would plug directly into their ISP’s connection with little to no protection from the internet and could easily infect their computer. I standardised on an approach which would provide clients with a better level of protection and greater flexibility. The same thing can happen with initial users of NBN’s service so it is a good idea to make sure you get professional advice to ensure you’re adequately protected and have the flexibility you require for your home or business needs.
The NBN for some now is just around the corner. If you’re considering moving to a different ISP, or purchasing new equipment, now is a good time to pause and consider your options.
Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au
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