Category: Cybersecurity

  • How to Avoid Scams THURSDAY 21ST November 2024

    How to Avoid Scams THURSDAY 21ST November 2024

    Scams happen every day and it seems that they target the seniors the most! Working together with Family First Bank we are putting on a seminar about how to avoid scams for seniors. This class is designed so every senior can understand because we are removing tech from the conversation. We don’t use tech-savvy terms…

  • Scam Resistant Computer for Seniors

    Scam Resistant Computer for Seniors

    We get clients from the bank who are victims of scams. I am the guy who has to clean up the mess afterward. Honestly, it is heartbreaking. Now and then we have a client who seems to fall for the remote access scam often. So trying to combat this we have made a Scam Resistant…

  • We are changing our name!

    We are changing our name!

    At Lithgeek (formerly Lithgow Tech Services), we’ve always believed in the power of technology to transform lives. Whether it’s building a custom gaming PC, upgrading your system for work or school, or fixing your beloved desktop, our mission has always been to make top-notch tech services available right here in Lithgow. However, as technology evolves,…

  • Things that will kill your computer

    Keeping your computer in good shape is essential, whether you use it for work, gaming, or browsing the web. Here are the top five culprits that can Kill your computer and how to avoid them. 1. Overheating Overheating is a silent computer killer. When your computer gets too hot, it can cause serious damage to internal…

  • Breathe New Life into Old Computers with Linux!

    Reviving Your Trusty Old Machine: The Linux Miracle In the charming locales of Lithgow and its surrounding areas like Katoomba, Leura, Blackheath, and Portland, many of us have an old computer or two gathering dust in the corner. These machines, once the backbone of our daily computing needs, seem to have been relegated to the…

  • Preserve Your Precious Memories: Convert Records to CD

    Convert your records to CD , it’s easy to forget the rich history of music and audio that has come before us. Vinyl records, with their warm and authentic sound, hold a special place in the hearts of many, invoking a sense of nostalgia and a connection to the past. If you’re a computer geek…

  • Our Computer shop hours: Yes we are open on Saturday

    One of the nice things about being the boss of a new shop is that we can make the hours. This however does mean that on days when I would rather be sitting on a beach or bushwalking somewhere in the blue mountains. However, this does mean our computer shop is open on Saturday. Our…

  • Five Reasons Your Computer Is Slow

    Five Reasons Your Computer Is Slow

    Our computers have become indispensable tools for work, entertainment, and communication. However, if you’ve noticed that your once-speedy computer has started to slow down, you’re not alone. Slow computer performance is a common issue that many people encounter. In this blog post, we, at Lithgow Tech Services, will explore five common reasons why your computer…