Japha

04/05/2026

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R2 D2 frequently plugged into unknown and untrusted ports – this is not the way.

This , keep your devices secure.

• Avoid suspicious links
• Update your devices
• Back up your data regularly.

Stay secure out there, and

Learn how to secure your devices 👉 cyber.gov.au/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-devices

20/04/2026

"Research reveals that the information Australians are putting on social media could make them easy targets for scammers and identity theft. Most Australians are not reviewing the privacy settings of the platforms they share information with."

New research suggests Australians are leaving themselves vulnerable to cybercrime through their public social media accounts.

18/03/2026

1. Use a password manager. (They help you to create long passwords for your accounts, and to store them securely.)

2. Multi-factor authentication is an absolute must. (It's an extra layer of security.)

3. Where you can, avoid passwords entirely. (Use passkeys instead.)

28/02/2026

"The next wave of smartphones and PCs will have less memory and fewer capabilities, yet are likely to cost consumers 14 percent more..."

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: 'This is perhaps the biggest challenge the industry has faced since its inception'

26/01/2026

This is good advice!

Different sources vary with how often they say your backup data drive should be refreshed. Based on our research and experience - we recommend doing a full rewrite every 18 months if you're using a "traditional" magnetic hard drive, or every 6 months if you're using an SSD.

Some additional advice regarding backups:
- Have a dedicated backup drive, don't use it for other stuff too.
- Use a hard drive rather than an SSD (and leave your backup drive in a standard location) - unless you specifically need to take your backup with you for some reason.
- Follow the "3-2-1" backup strategy: at least 3 copies of your backed-up data, on 2 different types of storage media, with 1 backup copy stored off-site.

Stop leaving hard drives in a drawer: Why 'Bit Rot' is destroying your data

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas all ❤️

And yes, we are available over the holiday break if you have any urgent IT needs 🏆

19/12/2025

So, what are the best options for running Linux on that old laptop or desktop PC which can't be upgraded to Windows 11?

1. Linux Mint (familiar interface for Windows users, and includes a lot of bundled apps) - https://www.linuxmint.com/
2. Ubuntu Desktop (wide range of supported hardware, very large user community) - https://ubuntu.com/desktop
3. Zorin OS Core (designed to feel like Windows, and can be run on fairly old PCs) - https://zorin.com/os/

Discover the alternative to Windows and macOS designed to make your computer faster, more powerful, secure, and privacy-respecting.

27/11/2025

Tips to protect your online privacy and security, from Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF):

Trying to take control of your online privacy can feel like a full-time job. But if you break it up into small tasks and take on one project at a time it makes the process of protecting your privacy much easier. This month we’re going to do just that.

22/11/2025

Some Gmail settings you probably want to change...

A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.

06/11/2025

Looking forward to .NET Conf next week!
https://www.dotnetconf.net/agenda

🎉 .NET Conf 2025 is almost here!
Three days of coding magic, live demos, and insider tips from the experts who build .NET. Whether you’re into , Blazor, or just love pushing performance to the max, this is your playground!

📅 Your code deserves this party! Mark your calendar, grab your virtual seat, and let’s code together. Here's what you need to know: https://msft.it/6188tyMAM