Welcome to the Trouble Free Computing Solutions blog where we write down our thoughts on the things that impact us all, and insights into what we actually deal with day-to-day. From the Internet, websites, and hosting to computer hardware and updates, security fixes, routers and whatever server or network problem crosses our desk. No fluff, no filler, just the technical bits and pieces we think are worth writing down, mostly so we (and hopefully you) don't have to solve the same problem twice.
The short answer: Cat6 handles 10 Gbps over shorter runs and suits most small offices. Cat6A adds shielding for reliable 10 Gbps out to 100 metres and heavy Power over Ethernet. Fibre is best for...
The short answer: to choose an IT support provider in Sydney, look for clear response-time commitments, a local Australian helpdesk, a security-first approach, transparent pricing, flexible...
The short answer: outsourced IT support for a small business is usually priced per user, per device, or as a flat monthly fee. What you pay depends on how many people and devices you have, your...
It usually starts with something that looks completely ordinary. An invoice email from a supplier you deal with all the time, with a quick note that their bank details have changed. Someone in...
Everyone knows the meeting. The video call freezes mid-sentence, someone drops off entirely, and the whole room decides the internet is playing up again. Nine times out of ten, the internet is fine....
You know the Monday. The email is down. Not for one person, but for the whole office. Everyone stands around, someone wheels out the old line about turning it off and on again, and your highest-paid...
Email still tops the attack list Messaging apps have come and gone, but attackers never really let go of email. It reaches every desk. It reaches every phone. It lands in front of people who are...
Smarter bait in the inbox Smarter bait in the inbox The spear-phishing email of 2026 rarely wears its old disguise. Gone are the clumsy spelling mistakes and the stretched, off-colour logos. These...
Market pressure is peaking Power bills went up. Wages did too. And somewhere in the middle of all that, the software subscriptions quietly multiplied until half the ledger was recurring fees. By...
Have you ever wondered why the things you search for (or even talk about) pop up in ads on the internet? It's not just you, everyone has this happen. Why? Surveillance-Based Advertising. If you're...
Preamble I originally wrote Browsers, Monopolies, and Bears. Oh My! on my blog in 2020. I was reminded of it when I saw a post by TechCrunch so I thought I'd bring it forward to head up this new...
Are you a veterinarian? Do you run a vet clinic or animal hospital? We know the veterinary industry is a labour of love for most of you. It involves incredibly long hours, messy work, and none of...
