Internet Explorer Update – Check your Internet Explorer Version

Following on from the Internet Explorer Update – Is there an easy method to update Microsoft Internet Explorer? article, we had a few questions around working out whether an update is required.
This is a quicktip to show you how to work out your current Internet Explorer version. It also works for most other Microsoft software, [...]

BroadBand Speed Test in Australia – Are you getting value for money from your internet provider?

You can easily check your connection with a free broadband speed test
Did you know the broadband plan you signed up for, and pay for may be different to the service level you are receiving? Technical factors beyond your control, and your Internet Service Provider’s control may be reducing your speed, and you may be paying [...]

Using Your Computer Webcam for taking photos

Did you know you can use your computer’s webcam for taking a quick snapshot? This can come in handy if you need to take a quick photo of something you can get within range of a built in webcam (usually at the top of the laptop screen) or a webcam plugged in externally.
While the pic [...]

Windows XP or Windows Vista – which do you have?

This is a very simple way of identifying whether you are running a version of Windows XP or Windows Vista.
Restart or shutdown and turn on your computer in the usual manner, taking careful notice as it starts up. If you have a fairly standard version, there will be a boot screen looking similar to one [...]

Broadband in Cairns – a starter guide

Broadband is the most common way of connecting to the internet for emails, voice over internet, daily tasks like banking and paying bills. If you are currently accessing the internet using dial-up then you may be wasting time and money using a slow connection for around the same price per month as an always on [...]