<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xml:lang="en-AU"><generator uri="https://jekyllrb.com/" version="4.4.1">Jekyll</generator><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" hreflang="en-AU" /><updated>2026-11-14T21:11:31+10:00</updated><id>https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/feed.xml</id><title type="html">Townsville Computer Man</title><entry><title type="html">Your backup says “successful”. Can you actually restore your files?</title><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/how-to-test-your-backup/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Your backup says “successful”. Can you actually restore your files?" /><published>2026-11-14T05:01:00+10:00</published><updated>2026-11-14T05:01:00+10:00</updated><id>https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/how-to-test-your-backup</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/how-to-test-your-backup/"><![CDATA[]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="Data Recovery" /><category term="Business IT" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A simple restore test for photos, documents and small-business files, with a separate test folder, practical checks and a record of what worked.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/failing-hard-drive-signs-townsville.jpg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/failing-hard-drive-signs-townsville.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Townsville wet-season tech checklist: protect your files before the power goes out</title><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/wet-season-computer-backup-preparation-townsville/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Townsville wet-season tech checklist: protect your files before the power goes out" /><published>2026-11-14T05:00:00+10:00</published><updated>2026-11-14T05:00:00+10:00</updated><id>https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/wet-season-computer-backup-preparation-townsville</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/wet-season-computer-backup-preparation-townsville/"><![CDATA[]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="Data Recovery" /><category term="Business IT" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Prepare computers, backups and essential contacts before storms interrupt power or internet. Practical steps for Townsville homes and small businesses.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/poe-network-switch-fibre-townsville.jpg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/poe-network-switch-fibre-townsville.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Friday the 13th: Outlook got the memo. Does your business have a backup plan?</title><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/microsoft-outage-business-continuity-townsville/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Friday the 13th: Outlook got the memo. Does your business have a backup plan?" /><published>2026-11-13T18:00:00+10:00</published><updated>2026-11-13T18:00:00+10:00</updated><id>https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/microsoft-outage-business-continuity-townsville</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/microsoft-outage-business-continuity-townsville/"><![CDATA[]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="Business IT" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The 13 November Microsoft outage is a reminder to plan for lost productivity and keep staff and customers informed when email stops working.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/poe-network-switch-fibre-townsville.jpg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/poe-network-switch-fibre-townsville.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">New cyber security guidance: ASD Essentials</title><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/asd-essentials-cyber-security-update/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="New cyber security guidance: ASD Essentials" /><published>2026-10-16T09:00:00+10:00</published><updated>2026-10-16T09:00:00+10:00</updated><id>https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/asd-essentials-cyber-security-update</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/asd-essentials-cyber-security-update/"><![CDATA[]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="Business IT" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[ASD has released its new Essentials cyber security framework. Read a short introduction for Townsville businesses through our sister service, Suburban Secure.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/philipp-katzenberger-cybersecurity-laptop-half-closed.jpg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/philipp-katzenberger-cybersecurity-laptop-half-closed.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Is Your Wi-Fi Router Secure? A Simple Checklist for Townsville Homes and Businesses</title><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/secure-your-wifi-router-townsville/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Is Your Wi-Fi Router Secure? A Simple Checklist for Townsville Homes and Businesses" /><published>2026-09-19T09:00:00+10:00</published><updated>2026-09-19T09:00:00+10:00</updated><id>https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/secure-your-wifi-router-townsville</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/secure-your-wifi-router-townsville/"><![CDATA[]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="Business IT" /><category term="Privacy" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Simple router security checks, advice on buying Australian-supplied devices, and local Wi-Fi setup and support from Townsville Computer Man.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/modem-internet-router-asd.jpg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/modem-internet-router-asd.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Free AI, Cyber Security and Procurement Training for Townsville Small Businesses</title><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/free-ai-cyber-security-training-small-business-townsville/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Free AI, Cyber Security and Procurement Training for Townsville Small Businesses" /><published>2026-08-10T19:00:00+10:00</published><updated>2026-08-10T19:00:00+10:00</updated><id>https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/free-ai-cyber-security-training-small-business-townsville</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/free-ai-cyber-security-training-small-business-townsville/"><![CDATA[]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="Business IT" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A new $11.5 million Queensland Government micro-credentials program, plus a separate free TAFE cyber security course, give Townsville small and family businesses a genuine, no-cost way to upskill.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/philipp-katzenberger-cybersecurity-laptop-half-closed.jpg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/photos/philipp-katzenberger-cybersecurity-laptop-half-closed.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Why Modern Computers Are So Hard to Fix (And What Changed)</title><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/why-modern-computers-are-hard-to-fix/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Why Modern Computers Are So Hard to Fix (And What Changed)" /><published>2026-08-05T09:00:00+10:00</published><updated>2026-08-05T09:00:00+10:00</updated><id>https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/why-modern-computers-are-hard-to-fix</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/why-modern-computers-are-hard-to-fix/"><![CDATA[]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="Computer Repairs" /><category term="SSD &amp; Upgrades" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[How computers went from screwdriver-friendly, upgradeable machines to sealed, glued and soldered units — and what that means for repairing or upgrading yours.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/news-right-to-repair.svg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/news-right-to-repair.svg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Why You Should Set Up a Passkey (Next Time You’re Asked)</title><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/why-you-should-set-up-a-passkey/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Why You Should Set Up a Passkey (Next Time You’re Asked)" /><published>2026-08-05T08:30:00+10:00</published><updated>2026-08-05T08:30:00+10:00</updated><id>https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/why-you-should-set-up-a-passkey</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/why-you-should-set-up-a-passkey/"><![CDATA[]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="Privacy" /><category term="Computer Repairs" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[What a passkey actually is, why it's more secure than a password, and why it's worth setting up the next time an app or website offers.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/news-passkeys.svg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/news-passkeys.svg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Do You Need Paid Antivirus? Windows Defender and Mac Security in 2026</title><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/do-you-need-paid-antivirus-windows-defender-mac/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Do You Need Paid Antivirus? Windows Defender and Mac Security in 2026" /><published>2026-08-05T08:00:00+10:00</published><updated>2026-08-05T08:00:00+10:00</updated><id>https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/do-you-need-paid-antivirus-windows-defender-mac</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/do-you-need-paid-antivirus-windows-defender-mac/"><![CDATA[]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="Virus &amp; Malware" /><category term="Computer Repairs" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Whether Microsoft Defender is enough on Windows, why most paid antivirus suites are unnecessary bloat, and why Mac generally doesn't need third-party antivirus at all.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/news-defender-vs-paid-av.svg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/news-defender-vs-paid-av.svg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Laptop Water Damage Repairs and Insurance Quotes in Townsville</title><link href="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/laptop-water-damage-insurance-repair-townsville/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Laptop Water Damage Repairs and Insurance Quotes in Townsville" /><published>2026-07-31T09:30:00+10:00</published><updated>2026-07-31T09:30:00+10:00</updated><id>https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/laptop-water-damage-insurance-repair-townsville</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/news/laptop-water-damage-insurance-repair-townsville/"><![CDATA[]]></content><author><name></name></author><category term="Laptop Repairs" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[What happens after a laptop gets wet, why turning it off fast matters more than anything else, and how to get a written repair quote for an insurance claim.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/news-water-damage-insurance.svg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.tsvcomputerman.com.au/assets/news-water-damage-insurance.svg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry></feed>