Server Guru’s Hacks & Tips

Life hacks and free advice

IT Support

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Have you experienced a computer failure and did not have backups in place? Or perhaps you have been attacked by a computer virus that encrypts all your files. Did someone steal yoru identity because of weak password practise?

 

The list goes on, there are just so many things that can happen today. IT, computers and devices have become such a usual part of live that getting on without these devices are so hard. Business productivity goes down or in some cases businesses will lose clients because of IT outages.

 

What does it take to get these systems in a state where they run at an optimised state, minimising downtime? Just like your car needs fuel, oil and regular maintenance, so too does your IT systems. These IT systems require software and firmware updates, monitoring and constant maintenance.

 

How do I get all of this done you ask? Well, you take your car to a mechanic right? All the know how to run your IT and computing systems should be maintained by a IT support company. IT support services provided by these companies will do all the necesary behind the scenes work to make sure your business IT security, maintenance, monitoring and break fix is in place.

 

Choosing the right IT services and support company will be a choice based upon your budget and busieness requirements. As a minimum, security and business continuity through should be at the top of the list. 

 

Computer Help

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If you need a company that has many many years of experience in computer repairs and IT support there are abundance of companies that come up in any search.

 

When it comes to seperating the efficient, affordable and professionalism the list gets a whole lot shorter. Now lets add caring, friendly and going beyond expecation to that list.

The result is a North Lakes, Brisbane based IT company that delivers.

Hair Extensions That Last

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A beatiful woman isnt beautiful without silky long hair, wel atleast thats my image of a pretty girl.

Getting silky long hair doesnt happen overnight, if you want lushes locks then you most likely will have to visit a professional hair extensionist. 

 

The problem with getting hair extensions is that they require tender, loving care. Without maintenance your new goldie locks will start to fall out and eventually you will be back to your boring self. 

 

Quality hair extensions installed by an expert hair extensionist will last longer based on the quality of the hair provided as well as the skill of the hair extension installer. Many hair extenions are from inferior hair from theird world countires, most of the time the hair is fake.

 

Quality hair extenions made from virgin hair is the only, real hair extenions you should ever consider. High quality virgin hair extensions will last a lot longer than inferior hair extensions.

 

The cost of cheap hair extensions will exhasut your budget in the long run as they will not last long and in the end will be washed doen the drain - liteerally.

The price you pay for hair extensions will determine the quality and ultimaltely how long the last.

 

My advice to you is to do proper research before commiting to get hair extensions.

 

 

NBN Power Supply battery backup

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Wathing tv and then suddenly being disrupted by the annoying beeps coming from the FTTP NBN power supply? 

I really expected the NBN battery back to last a little longer than it did, mine lasted only two years. Apparrantly it is quite normal...

The NBN Co states the following on their website: 

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In some instances, providers will install an optional battery backup in the nbn™ supplied Power Supply unit in your premises. This battery backup will supply emergency power to the nbn™ connection box in the event of an extended power outage. If your provider is installing a Power Supply unit with battery backup at your premises, the battery will be included.

In the case of a power outage, the battery backup will last up to approximately five hours. You will know when it's time to replace the battery when you see a red light appear next to ‘Replace Battery’ on the nbn™ connection box. You will also hear an alarm sound – one beep every 15 minutes indicates the battery needs replacing, and four beeps every minute indicates less than half of the battery charge is remaining."

 

It is your own duty to replace the battery, hopefully, unlike me you have a tech savvy husband. Luckily, I found a Brisbane based IT company that comes out to your house and replaces the battery. They can take the old battery away to be recycled if you dont want it.

 

 

The importance of a Will in Queensland, Australia

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Will and testament Lawyer

What happens if you die without a valid will? This is the question a lot of readers have. One would assume your next of kin will automatically inheret your fortune.

 

If you die without a valid will the laws of intestacy as found in Part 3 of the Succession Act 1981 applies. These rules set out the entitlements of the next of kin of a person who died without a last will and testament or a ill that is not valid.

The intestacy rules determine the distribution of the deceased estate to the next of kin such as a spouse, de facto partner and children or grandchildren.

 

What if I have no next of kin?

When you die without a will there is no appointed executor. This  means the position is filled by someone who needs to stand up and take responsibility to finalise the estate of the person who died without a will. This person is called an administrator rather than an executor.

The administrator do not have the authority to deal with the estate until a Queensland court gives the administrator authority.

 

How to get a will?

Get in touch with a lawyer that can help with estate planning and creating a will.

 

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The importance of choosing the right property agent

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Property management

Property management is a personal decision that is made by the owner of a property to lighten the burden of managing tenants and ensure your property stays an investment. Professional property management has become a serious business, it is not as easy as simply selecting the cheapest agent. 

 

To ensure the best results, your property investment will be managed by a property manager who is up to date with all legislation, completes ongoing training and is somebody who will care for your property like their own, ensuring maximum returns on your investment.

 

Rental property management should exceed client expectations, this is the promise made by John Beal Real Estate rental property managers in Redcliffe. As a property owner you will be given individual attention and personalsied service. You will be treated as if you are their ownly client.

 

Up to date knowledge, personalised standard of service and strict adherence to legislative requirements. All of this to provide the best service possible.

 

To ensure the best results your investment will be looked after by a property manager that is commited, trained, completes ongoing training and will treat your property as if it is their own.

 

The problem with most other real estate property managers is that they focus on managing too many properties, most other agents tend to between 140 and 180 properties. At John Beal Real Estate Redcliffe, we allocate a maximim of 100 properties to a property manager.

 

We are committed to giving you:

Maximum returns with minimum vacancy time
A stress-free management experience
Regular feedback
Up-to-date knowledge
A personalised, high standard of service
Strict adherence to legislative requirements, so as not to put you at risk

 

We at John Beal Real Estae Redcliffe, are all about quality and service.

 

Computer repairs & IT support

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Computer repairs is the service provided by an MSP or IT support company that entails doing onsite or remote IT support, computer repairs and other related IT services.

 

IT Support

A user determibes that they have a computer related issue and agrees on a computer support company. Typically they would log an email ticket to the help desk but a phone call is usually the quickest. The IT support company takes note of the customer specifics and if the option is available might entertain a remote support offering.

 

Computer Repairs

Computer hardware and software related issues usually heeds the attention of an IT professional. Generally a computer user is not techno savvy and calls on an IT support company to provide either onsite repairs or the client can take the problematic computing device to the IT support and computer repair company.

 

Hardware repairs range from power supply blown or fautly issues, mother board blown or faulty, faulty hard drive, faulty monitor or faulty cpu or memory modules. Other perifpherals that could also play a role is keyboard, mouse, external drives and card readers.

 

In most cases the IT technician will do POST tests, look for signs of beeps or visual codes. The other method is by process of ilimination, swapping out known working components to find the problematic device. Once the problematic device has been pointed out it will be replaced by a working module.

 

Burn in test

A burn in in test is run for a period of 24 hours, stress testing the current and new components ensuring system adn component integrity. Once the test is completed the client will be contacted to arrange pickup or delivery.