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PC Skills Unlimited

Locality: Kippa-Ring

Phone: +61 400 791 272

Address: 8 Sovereign Ct 4021 Kippa-Ring, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.pcsu.com.au

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25.01.2022 50" ChiQ LED 4K UHD Android TV * 4K Ultra HD 3840x2160 Resolution * 5,000 Contrast Ratio * 9.5ms Response Time * 178 (H) / 178 (V) Viewing Angle ... * HDR 10, HLG * Android TV (Android 9.0) * Frameless Design * Chromecast Bulit-in * Netflix, YouTube, Google Play, Google Assistant * Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio * Quad-core CPU * Bluetooth 5.0 * 3 x HDMI, 2 x USB 2.0 * AV In, Headphones, LAN, SPDIF (Optical) * Audio Outputs: 2 x 10 WATT, Dolby DAP * Dimensions without Stand (WxDxH): 1117x93x652 mm * Dimensions with Stand (WxDxH): 1117x212x704 mm * Weight: Net 9.3 kg / Gross 13.6 kg * VESA Mount: 200x200 mm * 3 Year Warranty to ChiQ PRICE $675.00 See more

24.01.2022 PC Skills also provides computer services via remote connection. Phone to plan to have your computers services remotely on 0400 791 272. Thanks Regards Mark

23.01.2022 Dont get caught out folks.. Its not only Telstra its the other fake internet providers as well....

18.01.2022 Warning on COVID-19 scams Australians should be aware scammers are adapting existing technology to play on peoples fears around coronavirus and selling products claiming to prevent or cure the virus. Since 1 January 2020, the ACCCs Scamwatch has received 94 reports of scams about coronavirus, but warns figures are starting to climb. Scamwatch has received multiple reports of phishing scams sent via email or text message that claim to be providing official information on co...ronavirus but are attempts to try and obtain personal data. Unfortunately, scammers are using the uncertainty around COVID-19, or coronavirus, to take advantage of people, ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. Other scams include people receiving misinformation about cures for coronavirus and investment scams claiming coronavirus has created opportunities to make money. Weve had a wide variety of scams reported to us, including fake online stores selling products claiming to be a vaccine or cure for coronavirus, and stores selling products such as face masks and not providing the goods. There is no known vaccine or cure for coronavirus and a vaccine isnt expected to be available for 18 months. Do not buy any products that claim to prevent or cure you of COVID-19. They simply dont exist. Scammers are impersonating official organisations such as the World Health Organization and the Department of Health or legitimate businesses such as travel agents and telecommunications companies, Ms Rickard said. Understandably, people want information on the pandemic, but they should be wary of emails or text messages claiming to be from experts. For the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus, visit the Department of Health and the World Health Organization websites directly. If you think you have been scammed, contact your bank or financial institution immediately. More information on coronavirus scams is available on the Scamwatch website, including how to make a report and where to get help. See more

17.01.2022 PC Skills Unlimited provides the following Services Computer repairs and full factory restores for all operating systems. Windows Upgrades Hardware and software upgrades.... Build new computers to your requirements. Supply New Laptops. Supply of new computer components. Virus, Trojan and Spyware removal. Wireless & Cable networking (Setup Home or Small Business Network). Install or Repair Programs & Hardware. Install all Peripherals such as: (Printers, Scanners, Cameras and Video cameras). Setup wireless routers, Mobile broadband Internet device setups and trouble shooting Network & Internet Security (prevent Intruders, viruss and trojans). Network & Internet Security (prevent Intruders, viruss and Trojans).state on a new computer). Data Recovery (find those deleted files). Regular network support plan to Small Business customers. Consultation and Advice. Setup Pads and Phones includes backup the old. Remote Connections via TEAM VIEWER See more

17.01.2022 They are getting very clever have a read folks....

17.01.2022 Scammers are using new online platforms to take advantage of their victims, with dating and romance scams making up one fifth of losses across all scams reported to Scamwatch in 2019. Australians reported almost 4,000 dating and romance scams in 2019, with losses of more than $28.6 million, and these numbers will be just the tip of the iceberg. Around 37.5 per cent of reports resulted in a loss, with an average loss of more than $19,000. Beyond traditional online dating websi...tes, the highest losses were from romance scams originating on Instagram and Facebook. Conventional dating platforms, such as Tinder or Match.com, also had high losses. A new trend emerging in 2019 was scammers increasingly turning to apps like Google Hangouts, or online games such as Words with Friends and Scrabble to con their victims. Weve seen an increase in reports from people who did not originally seek an online relationship but have been caught up in a dating and romance scam, ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. No longer are dating websites the only contact method for dating and romance scams, with an increasing number of reports coming from these emerging websites and apps. Romance scams are particularly devastating because not only are there financial losses, but there is also an emotional toll for the victim, which can have lasting psychological impacts on people, Ms Rickard said. Scammers try to make their target fall in love with the persona they have created and quickly profess their love for the victim. They will normally weave complicated stories about why they cant meet in person and ask the victim to send money or provide financial aid so they can travel to meet them. While less common, there have also been instances of scammers meeting their victim in person and requesting money. If the person sends money, the scammer will ask for more, and if they dont, the scammer may become aggressive or use guilt to manipulate their victim. If youre interacting with someone online, its important to be alert and consider the possibility that the approach may be a scam, Ms Rickard said. Dont give out personal information, including your financial details, to anybody you havent met in person, no matter who they say they are, and dont share intimate photos or use webcams in an intimate setting. Dont agree to carry packages internationally or agree to transfer money for someone else as you may be inadvertently committing a crime. If you become concerned by the conversation, such as if the person is asking for favours or money, cease communication, Ms Rickard said. People who think they may have provided their banking details to a scammer should contact their bank or financial institution as soon as possible. See more

17.01.2022 If you require computer Tuition we can help: We will teach you 1 to 1 lessons computer, iPad / iPhone or Android Pad / phone. Each lesson will have personalised notes emailed to you while you do your lesson. All lessons are tailor made for you, following an interview.... All lessons are carried out and delivered to you in a language you can understand. We will teach you in the following windows operating systems: Windows 7 and 10 Internet skills and Internet safety, Keep your computer clean. Keeping your self safe when downloading programs and files from the internet. Learn how to do your email (send and receive) safety tips, attachments of photos. Taking photos or files off email, camera, phones, tablets and saving to a folder in my documents. Making folders in my documents, renaming them, saving to folders and shifting files. Printing of documents and photos, scan photos or documents into your computer. Prevent viruses, intruders coming in (may need to purchase an antivirus program). We can teach you introductory skills in the following Microsoft office Suites: MS Office 2016 (Office 365). i.e. Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint) or any other non Microsoft office program such as open office Learn how to do basic photo alterations Learn how to do your backups See more

16.01.2022 NEW Locally Built Computer Towers and Monitors for sale on the Redcliffe Peninsula and surrounding suburbs: Business class and home user. Built to your requirements and priced very competitive, Local warranty. Mark is well experienced (20yrs) in building tower computers. Phone 0400791272 or email [email protected] to discuss your computer, software needs and obtain a written quote. Thanks, Regards Mark

15.01.2022 As of today, Microsoft will not be supplying security updates for WINDOWS 7. PC Skills recommends upgrading your computer to a new one with Windows Ten. Please see this page for PC Options built to your requirements. PC Skills can offer you options and quotes for your replacement. Please message or phone us and ask. NOTE in most cases to replace computer is a far more cost effective way rather than upgrade existing old computers. A further note is other programs i.e. printer software and antivirus software will potentially not support windows 7 either. Contact [email protected] for enquiries or message us here / leave your details and we will get back to you :) Regards Mark

15.01.2022 If you are shifting from your main work office to home office, we specialise in home networks and remote connections to your work computer systems. Also your connectivity to other devices in your home.

15.01.2022 This is worth a read folks.. be aware of whats on the end of anything: be it phones, texts, messaging apps, email, gaming sites, Facebook, Instagram and the list goes on and on. Regards Mark

14.01.2022 Folks Beware!! Customers of Australia Post have been warned of a phishing scam targeting people who receive packages. Customers on the wrong end of the scam have been sent a text message, which appears to have come from the same carrier number used by Australia Post to contact customers. The text advises customers their package has been "detained in terminal", and sends them a click through link. At the link, a fake version of the Australia Post website appears, at which poi...nt they are prompted to pay a delivery fee. Australia Post has said the scammers only asked users for $1, but requested personal and banking information, and said some users may fear their "identity had been stolen". "The SMS claims that you have a package detained in terminal, and asks for a payment to retrieve your package," Australia Post advised on their site. "This SMS has not come from Australia Post and is a phishing scam. Please do not click any links or make any payments." "Due to the way mobile phones combine conversations these scams can appear in the same conversation view as legitimate Australia Post text messages." See more

14.01.2022 Australians are set to lose a record amount to scams in 2019, with projections from losses reported to Scamwatch and other government agencies so far expected to exceed $532 million by the end of the year, surpassing half a billion dollars for the first time. This years National Scams Awareness Week (12-16 August) theme is too smart to be scammed? and the ACCC, along with over 100 campaign partners from government and industry, is urging consumers to test their scams knowl...Continue reading

14.01.2022 The ACCC is warning consumers to beware of scammers impersonating energy and telecommunications providers and demanding payments. Scamwatch has received 5000 reports of fake billing scams in the last 12 months, with reported losses of close to $8000. The scammers typically impersonate well known companies such as Origin, AGL, Telstra and Optus via email, to fool people into assuming the bills are real, ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said.... They send bulk emails or letters which include a logo and design features closely copied from the genuine provider. The bill states the account is overdue and if not paid immediately the customer will incur late charges or be disconnected. Alternatively, the bill may claim that the customer has overpaid and is owed a refund or it may simply say the bill is due and ready to pay, Ms Rickard said. New South Wales residents reported the highest number of incidents of the fake billing scam, with 1779 households reporting being victims, compared to 1275 in Queensland and 1245 in Victoria, 485 in Western Australia, 462 in South Australia, 132 in the ACT, 117 in Tasmania and 38 in the Northern Territory. Older Australians should particularly be wary of emails pretending to be from utility companies, with people over 65 reporting the most fake utility billing scam incidents, Ms Rickard said. I advise consumers to contact their communications or energy provider directly via the companys official channels to verify that the email or letter is actually from them. Customers should never use the contact details provided on the suspicious email or letter but instead use an independent source to locate contact details such as a past bill or the phone book. In one case reported to the ACCC, a customer received a fake Telstra bill in the mail. The bill stated the customers account was overdue and immediate payment was needed. The customer dialled the phone number provided and was asked for his date of birth and drivers licence number to confirm his identity. If customers are duped into phoning scammers they will then attempt to steal as much personal information as they can, Ms Rickard said. Other tips on how consumers can protect themselves: If you receive a bill outside of your normal billing cycle, or dont expect to receive an overdue notice, call your provider to check whether it is legitimate. If you are not a customer of the company simply delete the email. Never click on links or open attachments in an email from an unverified sender they may contain a malicious virus. Never send money or give credit card details, online account details or personal information to anyone you dont know or trust and never by email or over the phone. Keep your computer secure always update your firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and only buy from a verified source.

13.01.2022 To all my Customers stay safe and stay well. Regards Mark

12.01.2022 As always folks there is always someone out there scaming BUT this time of the year and this year in particular, there is even more.. Be very aware folks.. Regards Mark

11.01.2022 Important info here for some of you which answers potential questions as to why the email was not working yesterday and today :( Also effected was access to your files and pictures if you use One Drive...

10.01.2022 Scams Awareness Week cybertip - If you receive a phone call from someone asking for your personal or bank details or access to your computer - hang up immediately, its a scam. Phone providers, internet providers and financial institutions will never call you requesting personal or bank details or remote access to your computer. If you receive a call from someone asking for your personal or bank details or access to your computer - its a scam: ... - hang up immediately - never provide any personal or bank details over the phone - never let anyone remotely access your computer. See more

08.01.2022 Thank you to Mark Murrell from PC Skills Unlimited for your donation of $300 of groceries this afternoon. We really appreciate your generosity - and we certainly needed those groceries today!

08.01.2022 Please be aware of coronavirus COVID-19 scams. One of the latest to watch out for relates to fake online job ads. For more information on this scam and how to protect yourself: https://mypolice.page.link/8ALf

08.01.2022 In the last 3 months, with the help of so many in the community we have been able to provide 677 drive-thru food parcels and 199 food parcel deliveries for thos...e affected by COVID-19. This equates to thousands of kgs of food and thousands of other items such as sanitary products, household goods, grocery vouchers and toys. It is hard to know where to start to thank everyone who has made this happen. First big thank you goes to our #CareArmy volunteers who gave so much of their time to making this happen. Huge thank you to OzHarvest Brisbane. We are always amazed with what comes in from your donors. Your service is invaluable to us. Thank you to Moreton Bay Regional Council for the $10,000 grant which enabled us to bolster every food box with that little bit extra and provide further support to individuals, families and seniors in our community. Thank you to our community donors: local community groups Freemasons Redcliffe, Redcliffe Central Lions Club, Lions Club Of Redcliffe Inc. and Lighthouse Foodbank. Local businesses: PC Skills Unlimited, Humpybong Honey, Cornerstone Building Developments, Marjax Meats, Northside Discount Fruit Barn and of course to the many residents who provided donations:THANK YOU from the management, staff and volunteers of the Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre.

06.01.2022 Telstra customers are being advised that a worrying new scam email is doing the rounds, with the convincing emails catching plenty of people out.

05.01.2022 Bushfires and scams The start of 2020 has not been an easy one for Australia, particularly those impacted by the bushfires. Scamwatch is warning all Australians to be on the lookout for fundraising scams and do their research when donating so that money can get to those who are in need, rather than those who would take advantage. Following every disaster it is natural to want to help and donate as quickly as possible. However, scammers also follow disasters in order to take a...dvantage of the generosity of Australians. These scammers will most often pretend to be associated with well-known charities, large businesses or government departments to make them look legitimate. Scamwatch has seen many types of scams spring up in response to the bushfires, including: Calls and text messages impersonating businesses or government organisations seeking donations that they will be sending on to well-known charities. Business email compromise scams where the scammer impersonates a high level employee in a business claiming the business will be making a donation to the bushfires to the scammers account. Individuals on social media and crowdfunding sites claiming to be fundraising where it is dubious that the money raised will actually be donated. Impersonation of real charities via calls, text, and even in person through door to door charity appeals. Individuals claiming to be relatives of those affected by the bushfires seeking donations. Ensure your money gets to those who need it by following this advice: Do not donate via fundraising pages on platforms that do not verify the legitimacy of the fundraiser or that do not guarantee your money will be returned if the page is determined to be fraudulent. Be careful about crowdfunding requests as these may be fake and also come from scammers. Check the terms and conditions of funding platforms and ensure you are dealing with official organisations. If you are unsure, make your donation to an established charity instead. The best way to avoid scams and make sure your dollars get where they are needed is to do your research and donate directly to registered charities. You can look up registered charities on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commissions website If you believe you donated to a scam you should: Contact your bank to report the transaction immediately. Report the scam to the website it is hosted on. Make a report on the Scamwatch website, or find more information about where to get help. The ACCC has also set up a dedicated phone number for the public to report bushfire related scams. People can call 1300 795 995 to report these scams.

04.01.2022 Scams cost Australians half a billion dollars Australians lost almost half a billion dollars to scammers in 2018 according to the latest figures in the ACCCs Targeting Scams report released today. Total combined losses reported to Scamwatch and other government agencies exceeded $489 million $149 million more than 2017, ACCC Deputy Chair, Delia Rickard said. And these record losses are likely just the tip of the iceberg. We know that not everyone who suffers a loss to a... scammer reports it to a government agency. Investment scams are the most financially devastating scams at $86 million, an increase of more than 34 per cent compared with 2017. Dating and romance scams also represent significant losses increasing from $42 million in 2017 to $60.5 million in 2018. These extraordinary losses show that scammers are causing significant financial and emotional harm to many Australians, Ms Rickard added. Scammers are adapting old scams to new technology, seeking payment through unusual methods and automating scam calls to increase their reach to potential victims. In 2018, more than 378,000 scam reports were submitted to the ACCCs Scamwatch, the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) and other federal and state-based government agencies such as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). In late 2018, many thousands of Australian households were hit with automated phone calls from scammers impersonating the ATO threatening arrest for unpaid taxes. In November, reports of the ATO scam increased more than 900 per cent, indicating the scammers were engaged in a concentrated campaign to scam as many Australians as possible. Scammers are using pressure and fear tactics combined with technology to trick people into parting with their money, Ms Rickard said. Scammers increasingly ask for money via iTunes cards, Google Play cards and cryptocurrencies to avoid the anti-scam measures employed by banks and money laundering detection systems. Australian businesses are also being targeted by sophisticated business email compromise scams with reports of losses to Scamwatch and other agencies exceeding $60 million in 2018. Scammers are hacking businesses email systems and impersonating key personnel in emails. They request changes to regular bank account details so that money is transferred to the scammers account instead of where it should normally go. Many businesses are caught off guard because the emails appear genuine. The ACCC has been working with banks, financial intermediaries and online classified sites to disrupt scams, but this year we, along with the ACMA and ACSC, would also like to see social media platforms and telecommunications providers doing more to limit the ability of scammers to connect with victims, Ms Rickard said. The ACCC encourages people to visit www.scamwatch.gov.au to report scams so we can warn others about them and learn more about what to do if theyre targeted by scams. See more

04.01.2022 Tip of the day is put Face Book and messenger on a mobile phone ONLY if your Android or Apple software is up to date (These devices tell you when an update is avail) If you dont do them then you are wide open for hackers to take not only FB details but other like auction sites banks etc and the list goes on. It is very rare that hackers of this nature get in via a computer. Go to settings on your phone and check you are up to date or not. Most phones can now have internet security on them to prevent such occurrences. If hacked go to the plod to report it...Have a good day all.

02.01.2022 Folks this a strong message to you that the old Internet Explorer is no longer safe for you. I encourage you to use the latest and most updated browser. The browser of choice is windows 10s Browser Microsoft EDGE :) . If you are still a windows 7 user then you should be getting out of it as it too will be unsafe in the near future. I encourage all to only have windows 10...

02.01.2022 Re Covid-19 or the corona virus. In this environment we are all within, at the moment our business being a home based business can continue to provide a top grade computer service to all here at the workshop. Mark has adapted his business accordingly so that you and I are not going to be at risk here at the workshop. As usual phone to plan the work and we will go from there Ensuring our health and safety is paramount. At present being well, I wilI continue to carry out work onsite both home and small business. I have shown here some heath tips for you, your families and friends. Kind regards Mark

01.01.2022 Australians have already lost more money to online shopping scams in 2019 than in the entire previous year, and Scamwatch is warning people to be cautious of online shopping scams in the lead up to the holiday season. So far in 2019, reported losses from online shopping scams are over $4 million, well in excess of the 2018 total figure of $3.28 million. Scammers often try to take advantage of people doing their Christmas shopping including in the upcoming Black Friday and Cy...ber Monday sales, Reported losses have tripled over the last three years and it is concerning that losses from this year are already so high. Watch out for these common online shopping scams: Fake websites/stores: scammers will set up fake online stores, on websites or social media, which can look like genuine online retailers. Many of these offer luxury items at very low prices but you may receive a fake item or nothing at all. Fake sellers: scammers may pose as genuine sellers on classifieds websites. The scammer may claim they are travelling and an agent will deliver the goods once you have paid, but you wont receive the goods and will be unable to contact the seller. Some of the most commonly reported products that scammers are attempting to sell this year are shoes, smartphones and tickets to events, with losses from these items so far exceeding half a million dollars, Warning signs for online shopping scams include extremely low advertised prices and requests to pay through direct bank transfer or cryptocurrency. We encourage everyone to do their research before making an online purchase and if purchasing expensive goods, not to make payment until they have inspected the product. Spreading scam warnings with loved ones over the holiday period can help protect vulnerable consumers. Many people enjoy the convenience of online shopping but it is important to remember that there can be risks involved. If you do think you have been scammed, contact your bank as soon as possible,