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Free AI, Cyber Security and Procurement Training for Townsville Small Businesses

The Queensland Government is funding free AI, cyber security and procurement training for small and family businesses through the University of the Sunshine Coast, plus a free standalone cyber security micro-credential through TAFE Queensland. Here's what's actually on offer and how to register interest.

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Why Modern Computers Are So Hard to Fix (And What Changed)

Older computers were built from modular, standard parts with open repair manuals. Thinner designs, glued and soldered components, and software that locks parts to a specific motherboard have made a lot of modern machines nearly impossible to open, let alone upgrade.

Why You Should Set Up a Passkey (Next Time You're Asked)

If Google, Apple, Microsoft or your bank has ever prompted you to "set up a passkey" and you clicked away, here's why it's worth going back — passkeys are faster to use than a password and can't be phished, guessed or reused the way passwords can.

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Do You Need Paid Antivirus? Windows Defender and Mac Security in 2026

For most people, Microsoft Defender is genuinely enough on Windows — it's improved enormously and is trusted by enterprises worldwide — while a Mac's regular security patches and locked-down design mean it rarely needs anything extra at all.

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Laptop Water Damage Repairs and Insurance Quotes in Townsville

A spilled drink or a wet backpack doesn't automatically mean a dead laptop — what happens in the first few minutes, and getting it looked at before turning it back on, makes the biggest difference to whether it's recoverable.

Dell Laptop Repairs in Townsville

From everyday Inspirons to business Latitudes to premium XPS models, Dell's range is broad — here's what typically goes wrong on each, and how repairs work once a machine is out of Dell's own warranty.