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A small business network switch with PoE cabling, the kind of setup behind reliable office Wi-Fi.

Business IT Support in Townsville — What It Actually Covers

Workstations, printers, Wi-Fi and everyday troubleshooting — what business IT support actually covers in Townsville, and when it's time for something bigger than ad hoc help.

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The External Drive That Held a Family's History

An external drive stopped opening with years of irreplaceable family photos and videos inside. This is how careful, block-by-block recovery brought almost all of them home.

SSD and memory card storage being checked on a technician's workbench in Townsville.

Could Your SD Card Be Fake? Protect Your Photos Before It Is Too Late

Fake and falsely labelled SD cards can look genuine until they are full. Here is how to reduce the risk before your photographs or videos disappear.

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A free cyber security check for businesses and charities

Check whether your business or charity's email can be faked, with an instant plain-English result and no signup.

Computer Alliance online store displaying computer components and systems.

Why Townsville needs a large specialist computer store

The case for Computer Alliance, Umart, PC Case Gear or another major specialist retailer to investigate a genuine Townsville presence.

Archived 2006 website for Townsville Computer Centre, showing computer systems and parts.

The history of Townsville computer stores and centres

Remembering the independent computer stores, builders and technicians that kept Townsville connected through more than two decades of change.