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The Lost Plot Launch :: Port Macquarie Community Garden & Costa!

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PC Pitstop supports the Port Macquarie Community gardens Inc and The Lost Plot. Come along to the gardens Official Launch in April. The Port Macquarie Community Gardens Inc officially invites all members of the community to join them in celebrating The Lost Plot’s Launch on Sunday 6th April at the garden on Central Rd.

Don’t Forget to Collect Your Goods! :: Our Uncollected Goods Policy to Protect You

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Forgetting to collect your computer or device after repair or without payment may result in fines or disposal of your items. Where goods left for repair or other treatment in the course of business with PC Pitstop, have not been collected for a period of time, or are not paid for, PC Pitstop will make every effort to contact you. We will then follow the procedures set down by the Uncollected Goods Act.

So good I had to share :: 10 Ways to be Computer Literate

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So, Justin James from TechRepublic says there are 10 Things you Have to Know to be Computer Literate. Of course, there is so much to know, and it depends on what your use of the computer is actually for that determines your capabilities, but this little list is pretty handy for general users.

PUT THE DEVICE DOWN :: How Technology is Keeping us Up at Night

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Bedtime and Gadgets: How Your Devices Could Be Disrupting Your Sleep.

Secure Your Devices :: Advice from Stay Smart Online

Secure Your Devices :: Advice from Stay Smart Online

Safeguarding Your Devices: Valuable Insights from Stay Smart Online to Keep You Protected

Happy New Year – We’re OPEN! Beat the Crowds and SHOP TODAY

Happy New Year - We're OPEN! Beat the Crowds and SHOP TODAY

It’s 2014 and our doors are open for business today from 9am – 5pm.

3 Steps to Nailing Work/Life Balance in the New Year!

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As busy people, especially at this time of year, we often forget to take time out to reflect, rest and reset for the year to come. Remember to step away from the computer this Christmas/New Year period and reflect, rest and reset to enjoy greater work/life balance in 2014.

Record Rootkits :: 1 Big Scary Reason to WATCH WHAT YOU CLICK!

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Avoid the silent data destroyer – rootkits – with PC Pitstop Australia. A rootkits unwanted code is used to gain control over your computer by hiding deep inside your system. Unlike most viruses or worms, it is not directly destructive, and its objective is not to spread infection as wide as possible.

Pics that will SHOCK YOU – From the Funny & Not-so-Funny Files!

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Prepare for a Rollercoaster of Emotions: These Unusual and Surprising Images Will Leave You Awestruck! From the hilarious to the thought-provoking, these pictures offer a unique glimpse into the world’s quirky and unexpected moments. Computer horror pictures from the PC Pitstop blog! They’ll make you laugh and cry!

5 Straight Down the Line Honest Technology Truths You Need to Know

5 Straight Down the Line Honest Technology Truths You Need to Know

Geeks that insult your intelligence as they ‘help you’ [read: do it for you…so fast that you have no idea what they did? Love it or loathe it there are technology truths we all need to be aware of. Here’s the 5 Straight Down the Line Technology Truths You Need to Know from the PC Pitstop Australia blog.

3 Simple Ways to Spring Clean Your PC

3 Simple Ways to Spring Clean Your PC

Spring clean your computer with PC Pitstop Australia blog ‘guide to’. Spring has sprung and the trash piles are out on the lawns and garage sales are a go-go. So what about a spring clean for the machine you work hard every day – your computer?

How to Manage Your Presentation Nerves!

How to Manage Your Presentation Nerves!

PC Pitstop Australia Director Ben Waters offers up his best presentation tips on the blog! So I recently spoke at Port Macquarie’s Micro Business Forum on The 5 Things We as Business Owners Need to Know to Keep our Computers (& Businesses) Running Great!