Over the past few months I've noticed a disturbing trend with Telstra customers. Examples follow: Today I was at a customers house because their internet was not working. So I commenced Troubleshooting only to discover that Telstra had changed the user over to Prepaid internet, and continued billing the the customer for the old service which they were no longer using. So they were paying their Bigpond bill with direct debit, for a service that was "changed" to Telstra Prepaid. - In essence, the person was paying for the same service twice. Last week, I was troubleshooting a similar issue "No internet through 3G modem", Don't ask me how this happened, but somehow, Telstra had set them up to use BOTH Mobile Broadband and ADSL. The user was still using the Mobile broadband as per normal. While being charged for both it AND a not-connected ADSL connection. (The DSL connection was costing them an extra $150 on their bill, even though it was not connected nor s...

I love free software. Don't you? I've thoroughly tested this free Backup software from Paragon Software. It does not come with extra shit, does not change your homepage or anything like that. it's just a pure and simple full system backup program, and I highly recommend it! Here's the download page: https://www.paragon-software.com/free/br-free/

According to + GoSwitch ANNUAL household gas and electricity bills are set to surge by up to $250 from January 1, 2015. Victorian homes and small businesses will be slugged with average price rises at least twice the inflation rate, and some at almost five times the CPI. Savings from the axed carbon tax will be substantially eroded, and in some cases eradicated. Major retailers have revealed gas charges, which are rising dramatically as domestic prices are linked to the international market, will climb 5.5 to 10 per cent. Average power increases range from 3.8 to 9.7 per cent, depending on the company and customer location. EnergyAustralia, AGL and Powerdirect are mainly blaming electricity distribution and wholesale gas costs for their announced rate changes. St Vincent de Paul Society energy analyst Gavin Dufty­ estimated combined gas and electricity annual costs would rise $15...

The difference between Google+ and Facebook is quite simple: Unlike Facebook, Google+ Expects you to have more intelligence than your average lettuce to be able to use and understand it. Exactly the same goes for Google Android and Apple. Unlike Apple, Android Expects you to have more intelligence than your average cabbage to be able to use and understand it. Gentlemen, Start your bending!

The Web Server hosting the official website ( www.djpctech.com ) just failed (No surprise, Hard Drives fail all the time) But this does mean that the Web Site will not be accessible for a number of days while I organise a new server. In the meantime I have set up temporary forwarding on the URL to go to the Google+ Page. So anyone looking for www.djpctech.com will end up at plus.google.com/+DJPCtechnology

DJPC Tech is Finley's oldest & most experienced On-Site computer service. No need to unplug your computer and bring it in, We come to you! Started in June 2011, DJPC tech has become a part of the local community, actively working on community projects such as the Southern Riverina Vehicle & Machinery Club ( www.srvmc.com )! Get your computer serviced by a Professional. www.djpctech.com 

I'm unsure of the original source of this little video, But because it's amusing, I figured I would share it with you anyway.

We have some great news for Internode   ADSL broadband customers: Today Internode is upgrading a large number of their ADSL broadband plans, and they're passing on quota upgrades to over 60,000 customers! Customers on current ADSL plans that are eligible for an upgrade, will receive their new quota automatically over the next few days. Read More:  https://www.internode.on.net/news/2014/06/338.php?utm_source=Internode+News&utm_medium=GooglePlus&utm_campaign=News:+Data+quotas+boosted+for+60,000%252B+ADSL+customers

You may not know this, but we host other local websites. Such as the Southern Riverina Vehicle & Machinery Club : www.srvmc.com And the Pothole Studios Gaming Network : www.potholestudios.com Check them out!

I noticed a few days ago that Google have made the "Ok Google" hot word work in Australia! This means if you have an android device and are using the Google Now Launcher, you just need to be at the home screen and say "OK Google" to give it voice commands! So if you have the Google Now Launcher, try it now, unlock your device and say "OK Google, What is the current weather?" And be amazed as it replies to you with the current weather for your area. There's many other functions you can ask it to, just play with it and have fun!   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher

The importance of using your actual street address and NOT just your farm's "name" in your Google Business Listing is quite apparent. What we have here is an image, showing many "establishments" by their farm "name" rather than the actual street address/lot number. And because Google does not understand the farms name, it marks the location to the first thing it does recognise. in this case "Finley" the towns name. So, what you end up with is countless farm establishments in the dead centre of a highway in the middle of a town, rather than in their correct locations. So please, Jump on Google Maps, search for your farm name and/or business name, click the "claim this business" button if it appears and correct your listings!

Is this the future of gaming? VR? Or will you wait till science allows us to recreate the "Holodeck" seen on Star Trek? This is the Virtuix Omni. A VR Platform that combines motion sensingand a VR Headset to give the player an incredibly realistic gaming experience. I absolutley want one. What about you? would you use one of these for gaming?

Personally, all my machines are protected by avast. and my Mobile devices are also protected with Avast for Android, and Avast Anti Theft, allowing me to remote lock, wipe, and GPS locate my phone or other devices if ever lost or stolen. Avast! Free Antivirus was just honored as the Top Rated Program of 2013 by one of the most respected antivirus testing labs, AV-Comparatives. Read more on theAVASTblog, http://goo.gl/NvPMFa

Many of you use Google Drive for team projects, because you can share files and get things done from anywhere. Today Google made it a bit easier to track your work with a new activity stream – a single, easy-to-view place to review every action taken on your files and folders. Head over to the Drive blog to learn more: http://goo.gl/WLWPU4

Is your avast! Free Antivirus subscription about to end? Here's a video from Bob G. that shows you how to renew your registration for free, so you can continue to enjoy the same great protection in 2014!

How to disable apps that come pre-installed on your Android Device. There are many reasons why you will want to disable apps that came pre-installed with your tablet device, and unlike Apple which does not let you disable any of the pre-loaded bloatware, Android does. Note: This only works for devices running Android Version 4 or newer. Some device manufacturers, such as Samsung may also disable your ability to disable pre-installed bloatware (Example: Samsung does not allow users to disable the KNOX Bloatware). Below is an easy-to-follow video, where I will guide you through step-by-step on disabling most pre-loaded bloatware.