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PF Systems Newsletter
October 2009 Issue number 23
Editorial
PF Systems NewsTime for some news
Payment methodsPF Systems would like to remind everyone that our bank details have changed as we have been operating under a new ABN since the start of 2009. The NEW bank details are located at the bottom of our invoices so you could update our bank details in your internet banking address book to make sure payments go into the correct account.
Internet NewsOur recommendationsAnyone out of contract should reassess their needs and monthly internet expenses. PF Systems is now recommending the following providers:
Our website outlines the internet plans we recommend for different types of requirements (cheap, good value, performance, transfer, wireless...), and also an overview of plans available from the different providers. You can also have a look at our internet wizard which gives you the real cost per month over 24 months.
Our featured ISP: Aussie Broadband
At PF Systems, we like to support Aussie Broadband (Westvic's new name) as it is a Warrnambool based and locally owned private company dedicated to providing broadband services to as many Western Victorians (and the nation) as possible. They were the first ones to bring broadband to Port Fairy and provide very good value ADSL plans and also very good value satellite services for people located in rural areas who don't have access to ADSL. What do we like about them?
Christmas Special For all sign ups before the 31st of December 2009, the connection fee is $0 instead of $79 and you get one month of free broadband. ADSL plans overview
Peak is Midday to Midnight. Off-Peak is Midnight to Midday. Only Downloads Count towards your Usage - Uploads are FREE! How to proceed? Contact PF Systems on 03 5568 1709 or 0417 566 134 and we will sign you up. When you sign up with us, we will come and set up the internet for you for free. So now is the time for a change over if you are still with Westvic Wireless Broadband and paying $34.95/month for 512/128kbps and only 500MB, 1GB or 2GB of data. It will just cost you $111 for the modem as the connection fee is $0 until 31/12/2009 and you get one month of free broadband. Plus, in the long run, it will be worthwhile as you will increase your data allowance. Mobile Phone NewsiPhoneThere is currently a global shortage of iPhone models and Telstra is out of stock of the iPhone (all models).
iPhone 3GS Improved Features (16GB & 32GB models)
The iPhone plans have changed and are now more affordable. The sign up procedure is slightly different as Telstra and Apple just want to make sure that dealers do not sell iPhones upfront. So, to sign up for an iPhone plan, give us a call on 03 5568 1709 and we will go through the application with you and it will take a couple of days for the phone to arrive as we can only order it once we have signed you up. Mobile Phone Recontracting
Recommended SoftwareAntivirus - Kasperksy Internet Security 2010Kaspersky Internet Security is still PF Systems recommended internet security suite and Version 2010 shows some improvements such as a clearer interface, some technical updates (safe run, smarter use of resources online, toolkit detection, IM monitoring, web advert suppression, firewall...). If you would like a new antivirus CD delivered free to your door (Port Fairy area) please click on a product below and you will be redirected to our website.
Backing up - Acronis True Image HomeIn doubt? Your computer has been acting funny and you're scared that you might loose your photos of all your work for the last 3 months? Are you backing up your data properly? PF Systems recommends Acronis True Image Home as a backup software solution. Your data including images, music, documents and applications are well protected and can easily be recovered in the event of any disaster. Use it in conjunction with an external hard drive to back up your data and you will be able to relax and enjoy your computing experience knowing that your data is safe and can be recovered. Acronis True Image Home 2009 is available from PF Systems for $79.85. Customer loyalty discounts will apply. This powerful combo is our recommended backup solution and is a small price to ensure your data is safe.
At PF Systems, your data's safety is our number one priority and we go to great effort not to loose even the smallest file. However, mistakes happen - as Antonia Balmer of Port Fairy will testify. So you should always backup your important files before giving your computer to anyone to fix as they can not be held responsible for accidental data loss (which has only occurred twice at PF Systems in six years). Cloud Computing
If you computer was your car, what we are talking about here is a fully chauffeured car service where you don't need to worry about your car's mechanical health or age but just that you are transported from A to B in style. Shifting all technical responsibility is a great idea, in theory, but currently, there are a few hurdles. Cloud computing comes in a number of different flavours:
Many of you already use webmail like GMail and Windows Live Mail, keep photos on Facebook and Flickr and backup your data online using services like Carbonite. These are all good practices and will become increasingly powerful over the next few years. Is the desktop dead? Not yet, but it is more of a gateway to the internet than the glorified type-writer of only a few years back.
Happy & safe computing, Best regards, Phuong-Dung Hoang & Ben Druitt |
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Also, we are now offering EFTPOS and credit card payment over the phone. There is a surcharge of 2% for PF direct payments by credit card. 
Back in the old age of dial-up and no ADSL available in Port Fairy, some of you signed up for Westvic Wireless Broadband under the government subsidy scheme. The service is good, it's working, the monthly fee comes out of your account every month... nothing to worry about.
iPhone 3G 8GB Features 
Some of you are on a mobile phone plan that is coming to expiry soon. Remember to contact us to re contract and get a new phone, or reconsider your plan to get better call rates if you do not want a new phone. Our 
By now we should have all heard of cloud computing. It revolves around the idea that you should not be responsible for the software/hardware/data. After all, it is technical and often one of life's complications. Imagine if your applications and data could be accessed from wherever or whatever hardware. Having your digital life tied to one machine (for better of for worse) is risky and finally, could be a thing of the past 
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