Microsoft Is Pushing Everyone to Microsoft 365: What You Need to Know in 2026

Microsoft has ended support for Office 2016 and Office 2019, prices are going up in July 2026, and over 1,100 new features are rolling out across the platform. Whether you’re a home user with a single laptop or a small business with a dozen machines, the push to Microsoft 365 is real — and it’s happening now. Here’s what’s changed, what it means for you, and how The Original PC Doctor can handle the entire migration onsite or remotely, anywhere in Australia.

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Mac vs PC: The Ultimate Guide 2026

The Mac vs PC debate has raged for decades, but 2026 is genuinely the most interesting year yet to be a consumer. Apple’s silicon roadmap has matured, Windows 11 has finally stabilised, and the mid-range PC market has never been more competitive. Yet the fundamentals haven’t shifted as dramatically as the headlines suggest. Read more to find out if you should go with Apple or Windows based machine in 2026.

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Written by The PC Doctor Team

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Why Are Computers Getting More Expensive in 2026? What’s Causing the Price Increases and What to Expect

If you’ve recently gone shopping for a new computer, laptop, or even just a RAM upgrade, you’ve probably noticed something alarming — prices have gone up significantly. What was a $1,500 laptop six months ago might now cost $1,800 or more, and the price of a simple memory upgrade has more than doubled in some cases. You’re not imagining it, and it’s not just one retailer trying to gouge customers. Computer prices across the board are rising in 2026, and the reasons behind it affect everyone from home users to large businesses.

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Australians Can Finally Change Their Gmail Address Without Losing Anything — And It’s Long Overdue

For years, Australians have shared a very specific digital pain.

An email address created in high school.
A nickname that didn’t age well.
A joke username that somehow followed you into adulthood.

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Windows 10 End of Support: What Australians Need to Know Before October 14, 2025

After a decade of service, Windows 10 reaches its end of life on October 14, 2025. For millions of Australians still running Windows 10, this date marks a critical deadline—after this, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. Currently, over 65% of Windows PCs in Australia are still running Windows 10, meaning roughly 8-9 million devices will need action before the deadline. Running an unsupported operating system puts your data, privacy, and entire system at serious risk. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s changing, your options, and how to prepare.

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Beyond Bigpond: Top Email Alternatives for Security & Simplicity in Australia

Photon Computing: The Dawn of Light-Speed Intelligence

When Computers Hit the Wall…

Imagine your computer is a busy highway. Cars (electrons) zoom down the road carrying information. But as more cars pile on, traffic jams happen. Things slow down. Engines overheat.

This is what’s happening in today’s computers. Silicon chips—the tiny brains that power everything—are struggling to keep up with all the data we throw at them.

And then… comes a new hero. Not cars. Not trucks. But beams of light.

💡 TIP: Photons (tiny particles of light) travel way faster than electrons. That’s why we already use light in fibre-optic internet cables.

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