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18 FEB, 2019 /

For Microsoft, Mobile World Congress is no longer about phones

In the technology space, there’s a few “big” conferences where new technologies and gadgets get announced. Early in the year there’s the Consumer Electronics Show...

11 FEB, 2019 /

Google’s Chrome password checker could improve your security — but there are better options

Generally speaking, people suck at keeping their passwords secure. I know, I know. I’ve said this before many times. But year in, year out, the...

5 FEB, 2019 /

Apple’s Facetime bug is a reminder that software is fallible, but updates are crucial

Apple is a company that prides itself on the security of its products. Apple has a lot to lose as one of the world’s biggest...

29 JAN, 2019 /

Google’s anti-phishing quiz makes it easier to keep yourself safe online

As we’ve shifted to an online world, we’ve sadly seen a huge increase in the quantity and sophistication of phishing attacks. Just in case mention...

10 DEC, 2018 /

What will Microsoft’s switch to Chrome mean for your web browsing?

The history of web browsers is fascinating if you’re of a geeky bent, from the early days of NSCA Mosaic through to the explosive growth...

3 DEC, 2018 /

What a YouTube publicity stunt tells us about device security

Just recently, 50,000 printer owners got an unexpected result out of their devices. Not so much a paper jam or out of ink message —...

26 NOV, 2018 / Quick Tips

Quick battery tips to keep your laptop or phone running longer

We live in a world of portable technology, which gives us access to information at the tap of a keyboard or the touch of a...

12 NOV, 2018 /

Foldable phones will lead to foldable laptops

It wasn’t all that long ago (in strictly historical terms) that the majority of computers sold were in desktop form. That’s the style with a...

5 NOV, 2018 / SmartHome

Is now the time to consider smart lightbulbs?

Smart lights have been around for a few years now, but plenty of people haven’t made the switch over. There are heaps of advantages though...

22 OCT, 2018 / Mobile Phones

Are smartphone cameras reaching their peak?

I’m old enough to remember the days when you’d buy a roll of film, put it into a camera and take pictures that you never...

15 OCT, 2018 /

How well do you take care of your laptop?

A little TLC — or a willingness to run some simple hacks — can make a big difference in how long your computing hardware will...

3 SEP, 2018 / Portable

Tablets: Surface Go or iPad Pro?

If you ask Apple, the productivity tablet that you should buy would be its iPad Pro line. Ask Microsoft the same question, and it would...

20 AUG, 2018 /

Microsoft rolls out OneDrive folder protection for everybody

Microsoft has started rolling out what it’s calling “OneDrive Folder Protection” to users of its Windows operating system. It’s a fancy name for cloud backup,...

13 AUG, 2018 / MacOS

Will themes be the next big thing for operating systems?

The practical reality for desktop operating systems right now is that most of the pressing issues that people want fixed are fixed, more or less....

30 JUL, 2018 /

Apple’s hot new MacBook Pro is notably “hot”

Apple often positions itself as a company at the forefront of technology innovations, but there are areas where it tends to play it more conservatively,...

23 JUL, 2018 / Mobile Phones

How do you stay in touch when you travel?

In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s easier than ever to stay in touch with the folks back home, whether that’s for business or personal reasons. The...

16 JUL, 2018 / MacOS

How often do you spring-clean your PC?

Most people, if given the choice, will try to skip out on doing the evening dishes, or for that matter even loading a dishwasher. It’s...

9 JUL, 2018 / Facebook

Have you checked your Facebook privacy settings recently?

Facebook is a service beloved by many, because it makes it so very easy to keep in touch with friends, family, acquaintances and more in...

2 JUL, 2018 /

Is it time to consider a Chrome-free world?

The chances are good that when you browse the web, you’re doing so via Google’s own particular browser, Google Chrome. Chrome has anywhere between 47%...

25 JUN, 2018 /

Apple’s going to fix wonky MacBook keyboards for free

Apple sells itself as a premium brand, both in style terms, but also for the quality of the computing equipment it sells. That’s a proposition...

11 JUN, 2018 / MacOS

Apple won’t merge macOS and iOS

Apple’s revealed the future of macOS, and while it’s not merging with iOS, it’s going to come awfully close. Apple recently held its Worldwide Developer...