Arafura Consulting & Media

19/10/2026

We love to see young folks getting started in their own business.

These two young fellas, Charlie and Kieren, have started C&K Mechanical. They're focussed on helping local vehicle owners with everything from routine maintenance to engine repairs and rebuilds.

Daily driver, work ute or weekend 4WD? Get in touch with the boys to discuss what your vehicle needs.

Their services include:

✅ Servicing and maintenance
✅ Brakes
✅ Engine repairs and rebuilds
✅ Suspension repairs
✅ Fault finding and basic auto electrical work
✅ Accessory fitting

Arafura Consulting & Media is getting behind this new local business and helping spread the word.

You can help, too!

Give C&K Mechanical’s page a follow, share this post, or pass their details on to someone looking for a mechanic.

📞 Charlie: 0407 266 342
📞 Kieren: 0438 690 055

19/10/2026

What stories are hiding in your family’s old recipe box?

Edition 7 of Tech for the Fun of It shows you how to create a digital family recipe book using a phone, some organised folders and an ordinary document program.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ photograph or scan handwritten recipes
✅ preserve the original handwriting and annotations
✅ organise recipes with useful filenames and folders
✅ type recipes into a consistent format
✅ add family stories and photographs
✅ invite relatives to contribute safely
✅ create a printable PDF
✅ protect the collection with proper backups

The guide also explains why automatic handwriting conversion must be checked carefully—especially quantities, fractions and oven temperatures.

A free printable A4 guide is included.

Read Create a Digital Family Recipe Book:

👉 https://www.arafuracm.com.au/post/create-digital-family-recipe-book

Which family recipe would you preserve first?

15/10/2026

What is that bird, and what is flowering beside the walking path?

Edition 6 of Tech for the Fun of It series shows you how to use your phone to identify birds, flowers, plants and other wildlife.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ choose the right identification app
✅ take photographs that produce better results
✅ use Merlin Bird ID, Pl@ntNet and Seek
✅ check whether an app’s suggestion makes sense
✅ create your own digital nature journal
✅ protect your privacy and avoid disturbing wildlife

We also explain an important limitation: an app’s identification is a suggestion, not a guarantee. Never eat or handle an unknown plant simply because an app gave it a name.

A free printable A4 guide is included.

Read Use Your Phone to Identify Birds, Flowers and Plants:

👉 https://www.arafuracm.com.au/post/identify-birds-flowers-plants-with-phone

What would you like to identify first?

Turn your phone into a pocket nature guide and learn how to photograph, identify and safely record the wildlife around you.

08/10/2026

💻 Old computers taking up space?

Arafura Consulting & Media offers FREE collection and disposal of unwanted computers.

If you have old desktop computers or laptops you’d like to get rid of, contact us to arrange collection.

Please note: ACM is not purchasing computers or offering payment. This is a free collection and disposal service.

📩 Message Arafura Consulting & Media with details of what you have and your collection location.

08/10/2026

Your library card may give you free access to thousands of eBooks and audiobooks—without leaving home.

Edition 5 of Tech for the Fun of It explains how to:
✅ discover which digital service your library offers
✅ install and sign in to Libby or BorrowBox
✅ borrow an eBook or audiobook
✅ enlarge the text or adjust listening speed
✅ reserve unavailable books
✅ download a book before travelling
✅ return or renew a loan

Digital books return automatically when they are due, and City of Darwin library members currently have access to both Libby and BorrowBox.
A free printable A4 guide is included.

Read Borrow Free eBooks and Audiobooks from Your Local Library:
https://www.arafuracm.com.au/post/borrow-free-ebooks-and-audiobooks-local-library

What book would you borrow first?

07/10/2026

Ready for business. Easy to take with you.

The ASUS ExpertBook BM1 14″ brings everyday productivity and practical connectivity together in a lightweight 1.4kg laptop—ideal for moving between the office, home and client meetings.

Available through Arafura Tech, this model includes:

✅ AMD Ryzen 7 170 eight-core processor
✅ 16GB DDR5 RAM, expandable to 64GB
✅ 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD
✅ 14″ Full HD anti-glare display
✅ Windows 11 Pro
✅ Backlit, spill-resistant keyboard
✅ Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 and RJ45 wired networking
✅ 1-year on-site warranty plus 1-year battery warranty

From spreadsheets and reports to video meetings, it’s equipped to keep your working day moving.

$1,499 includes shipping and GST

Contact us today

01/10/2026

🎵 Which songs would tell the story of your life?

In Edition 4 of Tech for the Fun of It, we show you how to create a personal playlist of the music connected with your favourite memories.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ choose 12 meaningful songs
✅ create a playlist in Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube Music
✅ find the recording you remember
✅ put the songs in your preferred order
✅ share the playlist safely with family and friends

There is also a free printable A4 guide to keep beside you.

Read Create a Playlist of the Songs That Shaped Your Life:
👉 https://www.arafuracm.com.au/post/create-musical-playlist-songs-that-shaped-your-life

What is one song that would have to be on your list?

24/09/2026

What stories are hiding in your family photo box?

In the third instalment of Tech for the Fun of It, we show you how to turn an old printed photograph into a digital copy using your smartphone.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ scan a photograph while reducing reflections
✅ straighten and gently improve a faded picture
✅ preserve the untouched original scan
✅ record the names, date and story
✅ back it up and share it with the family

You don’t need a scanner or complicated editing software—and we also explain why dramatic AI “restorations” should be treated cautiously.

Read Bring Old Family Photographs Back to Life and download the free A4 quick-reference guide:

👉 https://www.arafuracm.com.au/post/restore-old-family-photographs-back-to-life

Do you have an old family photograph whose story deserves to be remembered?

17/09/2026

✨ What is that bright light in the evening sky?

Is it a star, a planet—or perhaps a satellite passing overhead?
In the second article from our Tech for the Fun of It series, we show you how to turn an ordinary phone into a pocket-sized guide to the night sky.

You’ll learn how to:
📱 install a free stargazing app;
🌙 identify the Moon, stars and planets;
🧭 point your phone towards the sky;
🇦🇺 find the Southern Cross;
🔴 use red night mode; and
🪑 enjoy the sky comfortably and safely.

The article includes instructions for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, plus a free printable A4 quick-reference guide.

Read Turn Your Phone into a Window on the Night Sky here:
https://www.arafuracm.com.au/post/explore-night-sky-with-your-phone

Tonight’s challenge: find the Moon or Southern Cross with the app, put the phone down and then find it again with your own eyes.

What would you like to identify first?