Armidale Computers in Armidale, New South Wales | Computer shop

Armidale Computers

Locality: Armidale, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6771 2712

Address: Shop 1, 36 Marsh St 2350 Armidale, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.armidalecomputers.com.au/

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24.01.2022 The day's of the IOS Operating System being a safe zone may be numbered. Feel free to drop your MAC or IOS product into the shop for a security scan, even if it's just to settle your concerns... https://www.itnews.com.au//highly-sophisticated-malware-ta

20.01.2022 A security-focused update for Windows 10! https://www.itnews.com.au//microsoft-to-release-security-f

15.01.2022 A quick update regarding the Covid-19 situation We will still be open for as usual at this time, we will let you know if our circumstances change. If you are self isolating or working from and are having technical difficulties, please contact us on 6771 2712. We are able to provide remote support or pickup/delivery for computer/printer repairs.... Stay safe and healthy

13.01.2022 Have you ever wondered how your current Business Grade Printer or Copier compares to the offerings from various manufacturers? If so take a quick look at this chart comparison between the latest models offered by Sharp vs the various offerings from other manufacturers. The latest developments in design from Sharp has raised the bar and offers more network/internet connectivity/time saving features and functionality standard at no extra cost straight "out of the box", as well ...as a greater life span between servicing and consumable replacement requirements, thus equating to $$$ saved over the lifetime of the machine. Why pay more when you can pay less? Send an email to [email protected] and see how we can save you $$$ on your monthly copy costs and a response time second to none in the New England Region. A comprehensive range of Rental, Finance and Service options are available.

12.01.2022 Thank you to all our clients for your support and patronage over the last year, it has been yet another great year, but stay tuned for some exciting news coming up in the New Year! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy New Year!

12.01.2022 As of the time of writing, this new variant of Ransomware has not had a huge impact on systems, or businesses, located in Australia. Patch you systems people, keep your anti-virus up to date and lets help stop the spread. If you need any help in protecting your systems, we are here to offer advice and assistance...... http://www.wired.co.uk//petya-malware-ransomware-attack-ou

12.01.2022 Armidale Computers will be closed from Friday 20th December and will reopen on the 6th January for the Christmas holidays. We would like to take this time to thank all of our clients over this last year gone by, for your patronage and extend to you all the very Best Wishes for the Christmas Holidays and the New Year ahead. For any urgent issues, please feel free to call the mobile on 0419 161 880.... Please leave a message if we are unable to answer and we will return your call as soon as possible over the holidays, should you or your business require our assistance. Best Wishes again, Stay Safe on the roads and will see you all again in the New Year!

11.01.2022 Did you know??? Armidale Computers is the Authorised Sharp Business Partner for the New England Region providing a Full Range of Print & Copier Solutions as well as Digital Display and Interactive Whiteboard Solutions. Give us a call to see how we can save Your Business $$$ on your monthly Print & Copy Costs!

08.01.2022 If you find the layout of Windows 10 a little frustrating, compared to earlier versions such as the infamous Windows XP and Windows 7 and providing you are not afraid of a bit of tinkering under the hood, here is an article that will help turn Windows 10's interface back to the more familiar to Windows 7. https://www.laptopmag.com/ar/make-windows-10-like-windows-7

05.01.2022 Keep those Android smart phones updated people. A vulnerability was recently discovered by Checkmarx that allows access to data stored on an Android based device as well as the ability to take control of your camera and microphone without the end user ever realising its happening. Quote from the article below...... "our researchers determined a way to enable a rogue application to force the camera apps to take photos and record video, even if the phone is locked or the screen is turned off. Our researchers could do the same even when a user was is in the middle of a voice call." https://www.checkmarx.com//how-attackers-could-hijack-your

04.01.2022 CryptoLocker Ransomware is still causing Havoc!!! The last 3-4 weeks we have again experienced an influx of requests from clients who’s PCs, Workstations and Servers that have been infected with CryptoLocker Variants. CryptoLocker is a term given to a malicious virus/script that encrypts the data on a computer, making it inaccessible without the decryption key.... The virus can enter a system a number of ways but usually, a fake email advising of an overdue electricity bill, ATO refund, undelivered AusPost parcel or even a traffic fine ticket can trick a user into clicking on a link that will infect their machine. When a computer is infected and files encrypted, a text file is usually left with instructions to contact the attacker to organize a ransom payment usually by the way of a (virtually) untraceable bitcoin payment, which usually is not honoured by the attacker anyway. We have noticed these variants are getting that sophisticated that none of the major Antivirus/Antimalware software providers can guarantee that their product will protect your system and the methods of recovery we have been successful in using in the past are starting to be circumvented by these newest variants. As there is no 100% guarantee that a software solution will protect against these threats, the only insurance against CryptoLocker/Ransomware and other threats is a reliable backup solution that should include both onsite and offsite copies of your data as your backups are also exposed to these threats if mounted and connected to the infected machine. Armidale Computers can assist with developing a backup solution for your personal or business data on everything from your home PC/Laptop to your server at work. If you are unsure if the solution you have in place will offer redundancy and recovery, please don’t hesitate to send us an enquiry and we are more than happy to assess and advise a solution to make sure you are able to recover from such an event, if (or when) it happens. Remember, it’s too late once the data is gone and if you do not have a current/daily backup system in place, the loss of data and downtime 99% of the time outweighs the cost to implement a reliable backup solution.

04.01.2022 A quick heads up to our clients. There is a new Ransomware attack dubbed #BadRabbit that has been spreading throughout Europe since yesterday, 24/10/17. Over the last couple of years we have had many clients who have suffered data loss from Ransomware attacks and although we have been successful in recovering their data most of the time, however sometimes there is nothing we can do.... Please be aware and DO NOT open emails, attachments or CLICK ON hyperlinks that you do not recognise as being related to your usual activities. In addition, please make sure your Operating System is fully patched and you Antivirus Software is up to date. Antivirus Software can never guarantee that it will protect you but we can advise on the methods and products that are most effective at protecting your data at any given time, against any given threat. If you suspect you have fallen victim please SHUT YOUR COMPUTER DOWN immediately, as this will limit the damage to your data. Remember, once it's gone (beyond the specific recovery methods we use in our industry) it is gone. If you need any advice regarding which Antivirus software is performing the best against the latest threats, suspect you are infected or wish to harden your systems against these exploits, please do not hesitate to contact us. Over the last 17 years in the IT business, we have seen many clients fall victim to these types of exploits and threats and we are well equipped to recommend best practices, procedures and software to mitigate the risk to your business and personal data.