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How to speed up a slow computer | Computing Australia

5 Minute HelpDesk – How to Speed Up a Slow Computer?

March 16, 2023December 18, 2020 by Gordon Murdoch

We all know how frustrating it is to work with a slow computer. Even if you’re diligent with the maintenance of your laptop or PC, it still can slow down. This is because the software we use are becoming more and more demanding and how the computer reacts to these changes can influence its performance.

USB Device not Recognised in Windows | 5 Minute HelpDesk

5 Minute HelpDesk – USB Device not Recognised in Windows

March 20, 2023October 16, 2020 by Gordon Murdoch

Do you see an error message like this “USB device not recognised”? In the next article from our IT helpdesk team in Perth, we give you five solutions to resolve the problem.

The Ultimate Guide to Password Managers

March 21, 2023July 30, 2020 by Monisha M M

Do you share passwords with your friends? Friends are at the apex of the sharing chain. You can share anything with them. From your clothes to the deepest secrets. One thing it isn’t cool to share though are your passwords, yet this is what people do every day by storing passwords in unsecured text files, in emails, or sharing them with friends via chat, email, text etc.

Why is my screen upside down?-5 Minute HelpDesk | Computing Australia

5 Minute HelpDesk – Why is my screen upside down?

March 21, 2023July 24, 2020 by Gordon Murdoch

This is a common query we get asked on the help desk. Imagine you are working at 2 am in the morning, trying to get your monthly report out and your screen is upside down…! Maybe you turned your screen by accidentally hitting some keys. Or a colleague played a prank on you. Or perhaps you need to rotate your screen to view it vertically or from another angle.

Why Won’t My Printer Print? - 5 Minute HelpDesk | Computing Australia

5 Minute HelpDesk – Why Won’t My Printer Print?

March 21, 2023July 17, 2020 by Gordon Murdoch

It happens to most of us. You shoot off a document to the printer and turn to see the printer silent. In our latest 5-minute help desk post, we tell you what to do when you are faced with a printer that refuses to print. Hint – it doesn’t involve a hammer!

Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows 10

March 21, 2023May 28, 2020 by Monisha M M

Time is one of the biggest limitations for small business owners. There just isn’t enough to go around! Computerized processes and automation save time, but there are small changes to how you work with computers that can save you that extra time. Did you know that using keyboard shortcuts rather than the mouse can save you about 8 workdays per year?

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Let’s Work Together

The Computing Australia Group is a partner you can entrust your business IT to. We know what it takes to help our clients succeed. We believe strongly in doing a job once & doing it well.

We provide cost effective IT solutions for every business.

We protect your business with cutting edge cybersecurity strategies.

Technology & creativity combined, to deliver innovative solutions.

Let’s Work Together

The Computing Australia Group is a partner you can entrust your business IT to. We know what it takes to help our clients succeed. We believe strongly in doing a job once & doing it well.

We provide cost effective IT solutions for every business.

We protect your business with cutting edge cybersecurity strategies.

Technology & creativity combined, to deliver innovative solutions.