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Blog Central: Technofile As president of the Sunshine Coast Computer Club for more than a decade, Peter Daley has answered more computing questions than he would care to remember. He also helps run a technology help line service called www.technologypals.com.au giving people help over the phone. .

Recent entries

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Got a hacker-proof password?

Passwords are simple to break, so get a complicated one. >>

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Why you need WOT

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The easy way to identify potentially dangerous web sites. >>

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

What wireless security?

Make sure you demand security over features and convenience. >>

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Is technology in charge of you?

Don't be afraid to turn off the appliances and chill. >>

Monday, June 2, 2008

A safe internet system

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Better security and cleaner computers all thanks to a CD. >>

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Every website you visit can be dangerous

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Script hacks are a serious threat to all operating systems. >>

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

How to protect yourself from computer hackers

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Stop being an easy target for scammers. >>

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

There's nothing wrong with freeloading

Carry all the programs you need in your pocket. >>

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Just how safe is internet banking?

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If your computer's been hacked, the "secure connection" means squat! >>

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

How to keep the internet spies at bay

Spyware can pose serious problems for Windows computers. >>

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Computer security is a major issue

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What chance does the average joe have if they can't even be guaranteed a clean computer at purchase? >>

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Double your broadband speed for free

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There's no need to keep dawdling in the slow lane. >>

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Don't make it easy for hackers

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Is your modem secure? Chances are the answer is no. >>

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Keeping in touch with internet radio

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An easy way to find out what's happening in your old home town >>

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Buyer beware when ordering goods online

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Smashed computer monitor has led to a world of grief. >>

Thursday, October 18, 2007

What on earth is a rootkit?

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Stop giggling! This blog has nothing to do with a kit to improve your sex life – in fact, it would probably have the opposite effect! >>

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Electronics create a mountain of toxic waste

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Australia is a long way behind in the recycling of electronic devices. >>

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Gripped by New Gadget Syndrome

Every spring our household finds it necessary to go on a useless gadget hunt. >>

Thursday, August 30, 2007

The price we pay for turn-on convenience

In this modern age we have all these wonderful gadgets that are designed to instantly turn on for our convenience. >>

Monday, August 13, 2007

Managing the multimedia avalanche

There are already so many channels and sources to choose from, plus enormous amounts of new material being added constantly, that is mind-boggling! >>

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

How to save thousands on your phone bill

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A telephone revolution is taking place. You can potentially save thousands of dollars in personal or business phone calls by making them over the internet. >>

Monday, July 9, 2007

No excuse for bad sound

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With the advent of fast internet connections and large hard drives, there is no reason for people to be purchasing or using lossy audio files that have mediocre sound when ... >>

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Music in the palm of your hand

Mp3 players are all the rage at present because you can pack eight hours or more of music you like, in any order you like. >>

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

What is a DAC?

The trouble with playing back music from your computer, is it is not very good quality, unless you have a high quality sound card installed. >>

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Improve the sound of your music CDs.

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You can greatly improve the playback sound quality of your CD collection by buying a player for $US10,000, or you can do it for virtually nothing... >>

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Regain control of your media

How you can control all your multimedia devices via a keyboard. >>

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Large screen for $1000

For a thousand or so dollars, you can have a very large screen, home theatre set-up! >>

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