by | Aug 31, 2017 | Computer Networks, Linux Server
I have blogged previously about the advantages of a Linux Server for such things as virtual private networking , web servers , file and backup servers etc. Centos Linux server , produced by Red Hat, is free and in my 15 years of using Linux reliable and can run on low...
by Digby Saunders | May 14, 2014 | Computer Networks, Computer Repairs, Windows Server
I was asked by a client to come and have a look at various Windows Networking problems they were experiencing. The client had a mix of Windows XP and 7 computers in a network extended by 2 switches and a Telstra 4G modem router. The first problem was a marked decrease...
by Digby Saunders | Mar 30, 2014 | Computer Networks, Computer Repairs, Linux Server
My first point of contact to any new clients is usually via a computer or network problem which they need repaired and over time as you do more work for these clients more interesting and complicated tasks arise. This came up quickly with one client who was using a...
by Digby Saunders | Mar 18, 2014 | Computer Repairs
If you thought the CSIRO were doing well from their patents over Wi-FI technology , see my previous blog about job cuts at the CSIRO, then you will be really impressed by the royalties Microsoft acquires from the Android Operating System. That’s right all those...
by Digby Saunders | Mar 18, 2014 | Internet
Job cuts at the CSIRO would not normally make their way into a Computer Technology blog but part of the cuts introduced this week involved the sacking of CSIRO lawyers whose job it was to protect and enforce CSIRO patents. What is not generally known is that for the...
by Digby Saunders | Jul 28, 2013 | Computer Repairs, Computer Security, Mobile Computing
In a recent post I mentioned that malaware for Android phones ie Samsung , HTC , LG was on the rise. The following are examples of attacks focused on phones with this Operating System. ADROID FAKDEFENDER – has recently been found by Symantec researchers in some...
by Digby Saunders | Jul 14, 2013 | Computer Repairs, Computer Security, Internet
I know many of you are concerned about how easy it is to trace your online activity and how that infomation can be used and while I am not suggesting you engage in criminal activity it occurred to me that the collar bomber who attempted to extort money from the pulver...
by Digby Saunders | Jul 14, 2013 | Computer Repairs, Computer Security, Internet
Well the answer happens to be yes. A recent article in Ars technica explains In the U.S. in 2011, the Department of Homeland Security informed the Economic Development Authority and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that there was a possible...
