Max Global IT partner of microsoft scam?????

Recently my customers (an many others it seams) have been getting calls from so call Internet support companies stating they are Microsoft partners and contacting you because your computer is reporting faults and needs to be fixed. They claim they can fix your computer for a fee and then try to sell you a protection service for your pc as a yearly subscription.

One such company is Max Global IT, sometimes known as Global Max and are also known as Supportonclick (Support On Click say they are affiliated to Telstra Big Pond )

Below is a link to a post on the Microsoft website discussing this.

Max Global IT partner of microsoft scam?????.

Here is a link to some Whirlpool posts discussing the Support On Click scam.

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/1057308.html

What makes people fall for these scams is that they ring you out of the blue, catch you off guard and put a lot of preassure on you to buy their service and so call fix your computer.

If this company or anyone similar rings you out of the blue you can politely thank them and then hang up.

If you are concerned you can get your computer checked locally by your trusted computer tech.

WOMow.com.au provides a service where you can recommend good business’ you have dealt with and are a great resource for finding trusted technicians to fix your computer.

Many thanks to Lynette Mitchell for alerting me to the latest event of this scam.

For up to date information and alerts about scams, viruses and Internet news download the Frontier PC Tutoring toolbar when you next visit www.frontierpctutoring.com.

Comment if you have been scammed or know of similar scams to this.

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What are the best iPhone plans in Australia? | NEWS.com.au

With all the fuss of the Iphone launch behind us we can now have a look at the plans available on the market.
One of the most asked questions however is how can you get an unlocked Iphone in Australia?
The only answer still is by buying an Optus pre paid plan and use the options available to free yourself from the plan. Then you will be free to take advantage of the plans mentioned in the link below.
What are the best iPhone plans in Australia? | NEWS.com.au

As we find more info on Iphone plans in Australia we will mention them here.

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Phoenix Lander finds water on Mars – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Water on Mars, this is great news. There could be humans living on Mars in the next 100 years.
The Phoenix
lander has extended its mission to now look for evidence of life on Mars.

Phoenix Lander finds water on Mars – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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New additions to the Internet Frontier Blog.

Inspired by the reader base and part of tuning the blog into something that will be active and useful has resulted in two new categories called about the house and Family friends.

Posts to the blog are periodical and now they will have more of a family flavour. A bit less dork and a little more talk.

Stay tuned for the onslaught of words.

Peter Brock Died Today

In a tragic accident Peter Brock was killed in a rally accident this afternoon. Peter Brock was an Australian icon in motor sport and was probably responsible for the sales of more Holden (and Ford) cars in Australia than any one person.

Australia is mourning the loss of it’s second high profile personality in a few days after the death of Steve Irwin off the coast of Queensland 2 days ago.

After growing up watching Peter Brock in many motor sports events and his mastery of the Bathurst Race at Mount Panorama in NSW I was moved into shock at the news of his death. Motorists in Melbourne were encouraged to drive with headlights on this afternoon as a mark of respect and many drivers opting to drive at 10kms slower to highlight his dedication to the .05 Drink driving campaign.

Peter Brock will be missed by many.

My wife and I feel a great priveledge to have experienced fast laps with Peter Brock and the Brock racing team including some frightening laps in the rain in the Holden Dealer Team V8 Supercar.

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Poor Quality Cheap Goods.

This is more of a comment on the cheapness of goods these days and the poor quality of things out there. I purchased some shoes for my 4yo son a month ago and the bottom has come off one shoes already, I won a t shirt in a competition and the armpits have come apart (I should shower more often I suppose) I purchased a robo vacuum for $95 and now it won’t charge up after I returned it once and now it does not work at all. I bought a cheap wireless keyboard and mouse and it misses every second letter and the mouse does it’s own thing.

Got a cheap colour TV that turns itself off and on (maybe thats a feature?) and a cheap antenna for it thats picks up snow even in winter.

Perhaps we are better oof having 1 good quality instead of a whole lot of cheap crap that ends up rubbishing our planet…. time to think about the simple things in life I recon … oh but I love my computer and the Internet.

Downloading DVDS and Movies

Do you do it?

I have been exposed to a few and frankly, I think they do not compare to the real thing.

I suppose there are many people out there who are happy to grab these low quality cpoies and rips of original product but for me it takes away too much of the enjoyment factor of watching a movie.

These days you can set up your lounge room like a mini cinema with wide screen TV and 5.1 surround sound so why would you try and watch a pixalated stereo at best, version of a  movie especially if you want to keep it and view again at a later date.

I don’t own many DVD’s but the ones I do are premium quality and 5.1 surround and I enjoy them each time I watch them. My favourite would have to be Highlander. Whats  your thoughts on this and do tyou have a favourite movie you like to watch over and over.

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