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Google & SpaceX Join Forces to Deliver High-Speed Internet Services via Starlink
Google & SpaceX Join Forces to Deliver High-Speed Internet Services via Starlink In a world where businesses and individuals are dependent on high-speed internet access, regardless of location, the recent deal between Google and Elon Musk’s SpaceX looks incredibly promising for the near future. According to Google’s representatives, based on this new deal, the […]



Chrome OS – The Second-Most Used OS In The World
Chrome OS – The Second-Most Used OS In The World After what can only be described as ages, the market for desktop operating systems is changing, with a refreshing challenger disrupting the tops. While Windows is still the leader, Apple is no longer in the second place as it has been dethroned by Chrome OS. […]



Google’s Sandbox Security Feature – What It Is & Why Businesses Need It
Google’s Sandbox Security Feature – What It Is & Why Businesses Need It With the recent Google Workspace migration from G Suite, customers everywhere also



Secure your Windows 10 Computer using Google Workspace [Easy to Understand Steps]
Windows 10 is a great OS (as evidenced by its popularity among individual and business users), but it still needs refining in some areas. Security, for instance, is an aspect that must be carefully considered, as ill-intentioned actors continue to find and exploit new vulnerabilities. This can lead to phishing and ransomware attacks, confidential […]



Dark Web – What it is & How Does it Work?
While the name makes us think of dark alleys in dangerous neighborhoods, the Dark Web is quite simply an anonymous communications platform on the Internet. And, according to the Dark Web specialists from Secmon1, it was invented by the US military as a security exercise. This is a perfect example of how technology that […]



Why Companies Shouldn’t Cut IT Security Budgets after COVID-19
While most countries look for safe ways to re-open their economy, we’re just starting to understand just how far down the rabbit hole we actually are. For instance, according to infosecurity-magazine.com in an effort to cope with the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 41% of global businesses have cut cybersecurity budgets. This […]



Work from Home Tips to Keep the Company & Employees Safe
The current social scenario forced many organisations to regroup around working remotely. However, if this is a new practice for your company, it may create some risky gaps in knowledge, especially when it comes to work-from-home policies for employees. As such, we’ll go through some of the most important policies that companies and organisations […]



Threat Update: COVID-19 Malicious Cyber Activity
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a warning regarding an alarming increase of COVID-19 themed malicious cyber activity. As if the world wasn’t going through enough already! Sadly, this was to be expected, and both businesses and individuals must keep a vigilant eye on their data (now more than ever). Malicious cyber actors […]



7 Steps to Make the Switch to Remote Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic is a hellfire test for healthcare systems and civil rights everywhere, but it also changes the workplace paradigm. As such, while some organisations already adopted or were in the course of adopting the remote work paradigm, now many are forced to do so. Some may see this as a good thing […]



Data Loss Prevention in Google Workspace
Keep an Eye on Your Data The world goes through difficult times at the moment, and it seems it will take a while until things are going to settle down. The infamous COVID-19 pandemic is quickly moving from one country to another changing the world we live in and forcing people to adapt at […]



Can Your Business Operate With Remote Workers?
Hi Adrian from Onsite Helper here, I just wanted to share with you a checklist of items you may want to consider should you decide or be forced to close the doors to your office and have your staff work remotely due to COVID-19. In fact, in the last week we have already had […]



Hangouts Meet Premium For All Google Workspace Users
The world is facing a global crisis with the spread of the novel coronavirus (aka COVID-19). In an attempt to contain it and limit its action, authorities in the most affected areas ask people to stay at home and avoid travelling for as much as possible. Luckily, we have the technology to support these […]



Current Threats In The Cyber World
The last few years brought new development and growth in the cybersecurity industry, which has reduced the wide-net approach implemented by ill-intentioned organizations and individuals. Due to the latest security technologies, both businesses and individuals can now use better defenses like the 2-factor authentication method, data encryption, or a layered approach that works at […]



The New Google Smart Lock app for iPhone
Given the number of leaked databases, it’s safe to say that the standard method of protecting online accounts (username and password) is not working. All it takes is a well-targeted phishing attack and the security of your company or personal accounts is gone. In fact, phishing is one of the most efficient threats to […]



Support a Good Cause & Recycle Computers Responsibly
Let’s face it – the modern world runs on computers. Whether we’re talking about high-capacity servers, cloud-based services, business PCs, or personal PCs, our lives orbit around technology. We use computers at home, at work, at school, while commuting (smartphones are basically miniaturized computers), and almost every daily task requires tech involvement. In fact, […]



What’s Your Action Plan In Case of Cyberattack?
If your emergency response in case of a breach includes pulling cables and shutting down servers, something is not right. No company regardless of size, activity, or location should resort to this type of action! Now, whether you work with a cybersecurity company to keep your systems up and running or you keep it […]



United in the Fight to Save Australia’s Treasures & People
Together, we can make an impact Australia is going through extremely difficult times, and it’s up to us, local businesses and individuals, to come together in an effort to make things better! The Onsite Helper team is joining in the fight to save, protect, and rebuild wildlife habitats and affected communities. We do so by […]



When you took their keys back, did you cancel their passwords, too?
This blog gets at a really important topic for businesses, especially smaller businesses that don’t have a lot of extra resources for dealing with IT admin. Using a centralised access control system to make sure your systems aren’t accessible by people who have left your company is really important to overall security. The last […]



What’s the best way to change your passwords? Often, and with best practices in mind.
An alert pops up on your computer: It’s time to change your password again. Sigh. Fine. You’ll just change from password4! to password5! and — Not so fast. Regular password changes are meant to make sure that even if someone gets your login credentials, they won’t be able to use them forever. But if […]



The New & Improved Gmail for your Business
The New & Improved Gmail for your Business On average, an employee goes through about 124 emails per day, which means 620 emails per week.



Essential 8: Security Recommendations from The Australian Government
Essential 8: Security Recommendations from the Australian Government Every business, from one-person companies to organizations that hire thousands of employees, is in danger of becoming



Did you Know Your Mac Computer Can Get Viruses Too?
Did you Know Your Mac Computer Can Get Viruses Too? In our experience as an IT support company we get to deal with all sorts



Onsite Helper’s Seminar: TRANSFORM YOUR WORK WITH GOOGLE CLOUD
Onsite Helper’s Seminar: TRANSFORM YOUR WORK WITH GOOGLE CLOUD Would you like to visit Google’s Office in Melbourne? On July 18th, you have the chance



How to Get Up and Running with Hangouts Meet Hardware
How to Get Up and Running with Hangouts Meet Hardware If you’ve made the decision to invest in Hangouts Meet Hardware (one of the best



The Value of a Good Video Meetings System for Your Organisation
The Value of a Good Video Meetings System for Your Organisation Communication is one of the most important elements of the business world. Whether it’s



Windows 7 End of Life: What Does it Mean & How to Prepare?
The End of Life warning sounds rather final, right? According to Microsoft, the Windows 7 Doomsday is set for January 14, 2020. But what does



Keeping your wordpress website safe
Keeping Your WordPress Website Safe WordPress is a great CMS platform, it offers an easy way for people to update websites themselves. If you DIY



World Backup Day: Take the Pledge
World Backup Day: Take the Pledge On March 31st, the entire world celebrates World Backup Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness on cyber threats