Blog – Cheap Geek

Cheap Geek listed in top 5 on thebestbrisbane.com

Cheap Geek has been named among Brisbane’s top 5 computer repair services on the thebestbrisbane.com website. Located in the heart of Brisbane, “CheapGeek” stands as a beacon for all computer-related woes. Owned and operated by Jason Home, this establishment is not confined to a brick-and-mortar setup; they extend their expertise through mobile computer repairs throughout […]

02 Jan

The Essential Windows 11 Security Checklist to Keep Your Computer Safe

Although Windows 11 does a good job at keeping your device secure by default, there are extra steps you can take to ensure it remains protected. From setting a strong password to scheduling Windows updates, these measures can help to prevent dangerous or malicious software from ruining your system. Whether you’ve just purchased a new […]

01 Oct

The 4 Best Email Clients for Windows 11

Here are the best clients for checking and sending emails on Windows 11. Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, emails are the most professional way to communicate in the corporate world. It’s essential to have an email app that is reliable, secure, and packed with unique features that boost your productivity. You’re probably [...]

27 Sep

Do you or your business have a backup Plan? Storm season is coming.

Storm season is just around the corner with a forecast of some heavy rain and storms. Weather damage or lightning strikes can lead to data loss and can get expensive to recover. To save you money and your data you must have a data backup plan. Not only that, hackers & scammers are getting more […]

22 Sep

What the Tech: Protecting your home Wi-Fi router

By Jamey Tucker Published: Jul. 8, 2022 at 7:53 AM GMT+10|Updated: 10 hours ago AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The home Wi-Fi router is one of those things we don’t think about until it stops working. It’s responsible for making sure all of those devices in our homes can connect to the internet. You could even argue it’s the […]

20 Sep

We are working from home (again). 7 tips to boost wellbeing and productivity

Libby (Elizabeth) Sander, Bond University Published: July 27, 2022 6.05am AEST Telstra and Westpac are the latest companies to encourage staff to work from home, just a few months after some of them returned to the office. Working from home for extended periods can leave employees feeling socially and professionally isolated. When people work from home, they have fewer opportunities […]

12 Sep

We recently had a customer come to us after losing $20,000 to a hacker.

We recently had a customer come to us after losing $20,000 to a hacker. If you don't have 2-factor authentication enabled, you should talk to us today. Call 1300 241 944 to book an appointment & we will secure your accounts Please watch this video: #bookageek #brisbanegeeks #technology #cybersecurityawareness #brisbanegeeks #geekscometoyou

11 Sep

Check your Chrome browser now to stop private search history being exposed

GOOGLE Chrome users are being urged to check their web browsers immediately after the discovery by security experts that some popular extensions are stealing internet history. Google Chrome users warned they must check their settings today (Image: GOOGLE • GETTY) Over one million Google Chrome users could be at risk of having their private browsing history spied on by […]

08 Sep

11 Common PC Building Mistakes Beginners Make

11 Common PC Building Mistakes Beginners Make—and How to Avoid Them You’ve got all the parts—great! But how do you put them together properly? It’s just like giant Lego, right? There are many mistakes first-timer PC builders make. Let’s take a look at 11 of the most common PC-building mistakes beginners make and some […]

24 Aug

Links in emails. Are they Legit or not?

From time to time, we get emails with links, but are they real links. Here we will show you tips to see if they are real or not Here is an example of a link behind a link Don’t get tricked. If in doubt. Don’t open the link Please be aware of what links […]