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Tips, Guides & News
Practical advice from our technicians to help you get more from your tech.
TechMate IT Support provides on-site IT support across Melbourne, and Tech Tips is where our technicians share what we learn on the job. Every week we fix slow computers, patchy Wi-Fi, Microsoft 365 problems, failed backups and security scares in homes, offices, cafés and for the MSPs we partner with.
These guides turn that experience into plain-English advice. They help home users solve everyday tech problems, help small business owners decide what to set up and when to get help, and help Managed Service Providers plan on-site work in Melbourne. If a guide doesn't solve it, book a technician or check our pricing.
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What We Write About
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Cybersecurity
Spotting phishing, securing accounts with MFA and the simple habits that keep a small business or home network safe.
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Microsoft 365
Email, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint: setting them up properly, migrating to them and fixing the common problems.
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Backups and recovery
Choosing a backup that actually runs, testing that you can restore from it and what to do when data goes missing.
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Wi-Fi and networks
Fixing dead zones and dropouts, choosing mesh or access points and planning a reliable office network.
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MSP field support
How Managed Service Providers use white-label field technicians to cover on-site work in Melbourne.
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About Our Guides
What will I find in Tech Tips?
Practical guides written by our technicians on cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, backups, Wi-Fi and networks, everyday device problems and on-site support for MSPs. Each guide explains the problem in plain English and what you can do about it.
Who are the guides for?
Melbourne home users, small and medium businesses, hospitality venues and Managed Service Providers. Most tips work for anyone, and we note where a job is better left to a technician.
Which areas do you serve?
We provide on-site IT support across metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, with remote support available where it suits the job. Send us your postcode and we will confirm.
Can you fix the problem for me?
Yes. If a guide does not solve it, call 0432 812 359 or book through our contact page and a technician will come to you.