Seasonal collection
Moreton Bay storm-ready technology
Storm preparation is not only about batteries and torches. It can also help to know where important files are, how to check an internet problem and what technology details a small business relies on.
Practical checks for your devices, files and internet access before rough weather. For emergency preparation, follow official advice.
Guides in this collection
Guide 1
A pre-storm-season checklist for your devices and files
A short checklist to work through before storm season, covering backups, surge protection and outage checks.
Accounts, passwords and backups · 3 min read
Guide 2
A simple way to back up important files
Start by checking that important photos, documents and records are copied somewhere safe.
Accounts, passwords and backups · 2 min read
Guide 3
How to find a file you downloaded
Useful when you need to locate saved forms, receipts, insurance documents or instructions.
Devices and everyday software · 2 min read
Guide 4
How to take and share a screenshot safely
Helps you share useful details without accidentally exposing private information.
Devices and everyday software · 2 min read
Guide 5
Is the internet down, or is it just one device?
A calm first check when internet access changes during bad weather or an outage.
Internet and home networks · 2 min read
Guide 6
How to restart a modem or router without resetting it
Explains the difference between restarting equipment and wiping its settings.
Internet and home networks · 2 min read
Guide 7
What to check on your devices after a power outage
A calm order of checks for computers, modems and other devices once the power comes back on.
Devices and everyday software · 3 min read
Guide 8
What to do when one device will not connect to Wi-Fi
Useful when one phone, tablet or computer has trouble but other devices still work.
Internet and home networks · 2 min read
Guide 9
The five technology details every small business should record
A small-business continuity step before internet, email or website access becomes urgent.
Small business technology · 2 min read
Guide 10
A practical backup check for a small business
Helps small businesses check whether important working files can be recovered.
Small business technology · 3 min read