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23.01.2022 Coastline Computer Services are specialists when it comes to providing computer repairs, servicing and upgrades to Home users and Small Businesses users throughout the Gold Coast. Take a look through our services and contact us if you need some help.

21.01.2022 Windows 10 release date announced. Who's going to upgrade? http://blogs.windows.com//hello-world-windows-10-availab/

21.01.2022 Who's considering the Microsoft Band? I know it's something I'd like in my Christmas stocking (pending release date). Have a read of this first.

18.01.2022 Beware of a current email scam a few people have encountered. Please read and share so we can increase awareness.

18.01.2022 Windows 7 End of Life is approaching. Are you still using Windows 7? Now might be the time to consider an upgrade.

18.01.2022 Upgraded to iOS 9? Check is out.

18.01.2022 Looking to replace your desktop PC tower but not wanting a laptop? An Intel NUC can help you reclaim some of that desk or floor space. These can also be a great option for a media PC. Prices starting from $552.00 with Windows 10 Home software included.... Contact us for further information http://www.coastlinecomputers.com.au/contact.html

18.01.2022 Beware of the increasing number of NBN Scam callers. Find out the best course of action if you suspect you are on a call with a scammer.

16.01.2022 A client is looking to sell a secondhand printer. It’s an EPSON Workforce WF-2760. It’s comes with extra ink tanks. It was purchased in March but an upgrade was needed due to their printing needs. Works perfectly. Price: $140 Contact me on 0424360180 and I’ll put you touch with my client.

15.01.2022 Just letting everyone know that I am out of the office until the 23rd of April. I can be contacted via Facebook and email. My phone will be on at times but service might be patchy. I will reply to any messages as soon as possible. Thanks

15.01.2022 Is your computer Keeping Cool? As we move into the warmer months our computers work hard to keep things cool. Fans in your computer will spin faster for longer to keep temperatures at a safe level. Over time these fans can become clogged with dust which can cause these fans to fail and can eventually cause your computer to overheat. If your computer does overheat it can cause damage to the computer components resulting in computer failure and in some cases expensive repairs.... Some ways you can keep your computer clean are: * Keep the area as clean as possible * Avoid keeping your computer tower on the carpet * Avoid using laptops on your bed or pillow, allow for airflow * If you know how, clean air vents and fans every 6 months ( you may need a tech for this one) Some symptoms of an overheating computer may include: * Frequent crashing or error messages * Computer shuts itself down * Listen for fan operation. When a CPU overheats, the fan may sound very loud. * Feel the back and sides of the computer. A computer that feels hot to the touch can indicate an overheating processor. If you have questions or think your computer may be overheating, then please give us a call on 0424 360 180 www.coastlinecomputers.com.au

14.01.2022 ARE YOUR PASSWORDS SECURE?? By now most computer users have multiple email accounts and other accounts that require login details. I'm sure many users use a variation of a particular password from time to time. Is this safe?... Through my years as a computer tech I have been surprised when seeing just how little people are concerned with security when setting up online accounts. Here are the 25 most common passwords of 2013, along with the change in rank from last year. 1. 123456 (Up 1) 2. password (Down 1) 3. 12345678 (Unchanged) 4. qwerty (Up 1) 5. abc123 (Down 1) 6. 123456789 (New) 7. 111111 ( Up 2) 8. 1234567 (Up 5) 9. iloveyou (Up 2) 10. adobe123 (New) 11. 123123 (Up 5) 12. admin (New) 13. 1234567890 (New) 14. letmein (Down 7) 15. photoshop (New) 16. 1234 (New) 17. monkey (Down 11) 18. shadow (Unchanged) 19. sunshine (Down 5) 20. 12345 (New) 21. password1 (up 4) 22. princess (New) 23. azerty (New) 24. trustno1 (Down12) 25. 000000 (New) Do any of these passwords look familiar? I hope not. I personally try to change most my account passwords every six months. Not just a variation but a completely new password. Having trouble remembering all those different passwords? Try using a password manager application that organizes and protects passwords and can automatically log you into websites. www.coastlinecomputers.com.au

14.01.2022 When working on a computer I often get asked by clients what keys I pushed to perform a function, so I thought it was a good idea to share some of those keyboard shortcuts. Here is a list of useful keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10. If you have any others that you like to use please leave a comment.

13.01.2022 Feeling the heat today? Just some tips to help keep your computers from overheating.

13.01.2022 Desktop computer tower upgrade done and installed onsite. Customer extremely happy with the new system. Do you need an upgrade to your computer? Just contact us to get a quote. http://www.coastlinecomputers.com.au/contact.html

13.01.2022 Telstra are currently experiencing issues with email services. This is mostly affecting customers who are trying to send email via their bigpond email accounts. This issue started around 11.30 this morning and is still ongoing. Thanks

11.01.2022 VIRUS WARNING Just letting everyone know there is a particularly nasty virus circulating. It is spread via email. So be extra mindful when opening suspicious email. It's called Cryptolocker virus and basically when you are infected it will encrypt many of your files. ... A ransom can be paid to decrypt your files but this does not always work. At this stage there is very little that can be done to recover encrypted files, so the best action is to keep backups of all your important data. If you suspect you have been infected, shut your computer down immediately and seek professional advice. www.coastlinecomputers.com.au

09.01.2022 How cool is this?

07.01.2022 With the weather starting to warm up it's a good idea to check that your computer is keeping cool

07.01.2022 Scam Alert. Please be aware of this current email scam. If you receive this email please do not click on any links and delete email. Please share this info with friends and family.... Thanks

06.01.2022 VIRUS WARNING. Just a heads up on a nasty virus in circulation. It's called CryptoLocker and is exceptionally nasty. You can read about it here: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-cryptolocker-virus/... Remember to keep a backup of all your important files.

04.01.2022 I’ve had a few calls from customers this afternoon regarding internet access. After investigation it has been reported that there is an NBN outage currently impacting some users throughout Nerang and Highland Park. There may be other suburbs affected too. Hopefully it can be resolved promptly.

04.01.2022 (-19) RE Service Operations Coastline Computer Services will remain open for now. However, some measures have been put in place to keep ourselves and our customers safe from the potential spread of this virus. - Where possible remote desktop services will be used instead of onsite visits.... - If an onsite visit is required please know that our equipment is disinfected between jobs and customers equipment will be wiped down after completion of works. - On some computer systems we may be able to use our own mouse and keyboard in an attempt to minimize contact which your equipment. - If cold/flu symptoms appear (as per symptom list available at novel-coronavirus-2019-symptoms) we will contact the customer prior to visit to arrange other available services. We would ask that customers do the same and contact us if your health is in question so that we can arrange other services. We wish to push through this current health crisis with the least inconvenience to our customers. We thank you for your understanding and co-operation during this testing time.

04.01.2022 http://www.coastlinecomputers.com.au/virus--spyware-removal

02.01.2022 Are you receiving flyers in the mail advertising NBN plans? Are you a little confused as to which provider and plan is best for you? Our aim is to give you a better understanding about the process, plans and providers available. If you have an Internet provider at present then you should receive a notification either by post, email or sms (sometimes all of these) informing you that your premises is ready for NBN connection. If you are currently in a contact term then you can ...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Summer is on the way and with it comes summer electrical storms. Lightening strikes can cause massive power surges through electricity and phone systems. A direct hit can be very serious, but a near miss near a power line can be enough to create a power surge through the system and blow up your electrical appliances. What can you do to protect your home electrical appliances in a storm? 1. Have all important appliances running on surge protected power boards. Good surge pro...tecting power boards also have a socket to protect your phone line or modem line (which is often forgotten in a home). I’d even suggest removing the phone line or cable from your modem during a storm. 2. Unplug critical appliances from the wall. Turning off critical appliances and unplugging them from the wall in an electrical storm (and unplugging your modem or phone line). If your computer is plugged in, then it’s vulnerable. It’s ok to use laptops or phones that are not plugged in during a storm but don’t ever use a wall phone or corded phone, or a plugged in computer during a storm in case your home gets a massive power surge through the lines. If you have any questions regarding the above please contact us to discuss. http://www.coastlinecomputers.com.au/contact.html

01.01.2022 Dear Clients It is advised that through a storm you unplug your phone line and cable connections from your ADSL or Cable modems. I'm seeing many modem failures due to a lightning strike to a phone line or power line nearby. I recommend using decent surge protection boards. These are not a grantee against failure but they will decrease the likely hood. Any local hardware store will sell them.