technology
tech update with pete
Windows 10 support ends in October 2026, after that, no more security updates.
To keep using Windows, you’ll need to upgrade to Windows 11, which requires TPM 2.0 hardware.
If your computer doesn’t have it, you’ll need to buy a new one.
The alternative? Linux.
Bookings are required.
Date: Monday 10 November
Time: 2pm-3pm
Cost: Free
Bookings: 5674 2444
To keep using Windows, you’ll need to upgrade to Windows 11, which requires TPM 2.0 hardware.
If your computer doesn’t have it, you’ll need to buy a new one.
The alternative? Linux.
- Free to use with no subscriptions.
- Works with your existing files via office suites like LibreOffice, OnlyOffice, and WPS Office.
- Is secure, reliable, and avoids forced hardware upgrades.
- Has been around longer than Windows, and many Windows tools were inspired by it.
Bookings are required.
Date: Monday 10 November
Time: 2pm-3pm
Cost: Free
Bookings: 5674 2444
apple, iphone, ipad and mac support with clare
Are you unsure where to begin, a first time user or just want to get more out of your device?
In one-on-one sessions, Clare is available to assist you to become more comfortable with your device and navigating its capabilities.
Learn how to set up your contact list, make phone calls, send emails, take photos, surf the web, use apps and much more.
Clare also offers assistance in MyGov including accessing the MyHealthRecord.
These individual sessions are one-on-one and run on Thursday mornings throughout the term.
Bookings are required.
Date: Weekly from Thursday 16 October
Time: 10am–12pm
Cost: $8 members, $10 non-members
Bookings: 5674 2444
In one-on-one sessions, Clare is available to assist you to become more comfortable with your device and navigating its capabilities.
Learn how to set up your contact list, make phone calls, send emails, take photos, surf the web, use apps and much more.
Clare also offers assistance in MyGov including accessing the MyHealthRecord.
These individual sessions are one-on-one and run on Thursday mornings throughout the term.
Bookings are required.
Date: Weekly from Thursday 16 October
Time: 10am–12pm
Cost: $8 members, $10 non-members
Bookings: 5674 2444
android phone, tablet and mygov support with geoff
Just purchased a Samsung Galaxy, HTC, Sony, Google Nexus or Motorola phone or tablet or a Windows laptop?
Geoff will show you the basics to get you up and running. If you would like to know about a specific application, Geoff will try to accommodate you with your query.
Geoff also offers assistance in MyGov including accessing the MyHealthRecord . These individual sessions are one-on-one and run on a Monday or Tuesday.
Bookings are required.
Date: Weekly from Monday 10 November and Tuesday 11 November
Time: 1pm—3pm
Cost: $8 members, $10 non-members
Booking: 5674 2444
Geoff will show you the basics to get you up and running. If you would like to know about a specific application, Geoff will try to accommodate you with your query.
Geoff also offers assistance in MyGov including accessing the MyHealthRecord . These individual sessions are one-on-one and run on a Monday or Tuesday.
Bookings are required.
Date: Weekly from Monday 10 November and Tuesday 11 November
Time: 1pm—3pm
Cost: $8 members, $10 non-members
Booking: 5674 2444
