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20 JUL, 2015 / Mobile Phones

Brand Names Don’t Always Mean Tech Quality

When you’re buying IT equipment, you’ve always got choices to make in just about any technology field. Do you buy only Apple, or from Samsung,...

22 JUN, 2015 /

Why a laptop dock can improve your productivity

I recently upgraded my office computer to a newer, shinier system, as is necessary from time to time. Actually, this was somewhat beyond necessary, as...

13 OCT, 2014 /

Tablet or Laptop — or does it really matter any more?

Tablet computing isn’t entirely new — Microsoft’s been offering touch-based versions of its Windows operating system for more than a decade now — but it’s...

22 SEP, 2014 /

Large screen TV or projector: Which is right for you?

I recently attended the local launch of LG’s range of “Minibeam” projectors, named so because they’re small and highly portable. LG’s not the only player...

12 SEP, 2014 /

Does your lounge room need one remote control to rule them all?

If your coffee table is lost under a mountain of remote controls then it might be time to bring some order to the chaos in...

11 AUG, 2014 /

Buying cheap technology could cost you a lot

Technology can be expensive. Undeniably, there’s been a real downwards curve in the absolute access price of technology over the life of the microprocessor. All...

5 MAY, 2014 /

How careful are you with your online privacy?

Have you ever browsed from one web site to another and noticed how the subject of one site might become an advertisement on another, especially...

24 FEB, 2014 / Mobile Phones

Do you really need to change your phone every year?

Telstra recently announced that it’s revamping its mobile phone contracts to allow for an additional price tier for those who want a new and fresh...

29 NOV, 2013 /

Are you getting the best deal from your ISP?

Don’t assume that your Internet Service Provider will tell you when a better deal comes along. Every year or so most ISPs revamp their plans,...

26 SEP, 2013 /

How do you stay on top of your to-do list?

If you’ve got too many things to do today, look for a to-do system that makes life easier, rather than more complicated. There are a...

19 AUG, 2013 /

Storage is cheap, but your data isn’t

Just recently, the drive connected up to my desktop Mac that served duty as the Time Machine backup died. It did so without warning; it...

4 JUL, 2013 /

Hackers’ spear phishing attacks mean business

When people talk about online security they often bring up the need for long and complicated passwords, but strong passwords alone aren’t enough to keep...

6 JUN, 2013 /

Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone to solve a problem

If you’re going to work as a team, you don’t just need the right tools for the job, you need to know the best way...

6 MAY, 2013 /

Have you backed up your photos?

Backup is one of those incredibly tedious topics that only ever really hits you as important when you actually need a backed up file. By...

30 APR, 2013 /

Desktop, Laptop Or Tablet: Which one is right for you?

When the personal computer became truly “personal”, there was only one choice to make, and that was what type of desktop machine you wanted, and...

11 APR, 2013 /

Don’t get caught up in app fever

Thanks to the gadget boom, almost every business seems to think it needs a smartphone and tablet app to stay in the game. Apps have...

19 FEB, 2013 /

What information are you giving up online?

It’s become quite normal for many of us to freely share a lot of information online in very much the same way that you might...

7 JAN, 2013 /

Add a second monitor to double your productivity

Laptops haven’t entirely taken over the workplace, although the sales figures versus desktops do suggest that they’re now comfortably the majority. A laptop brings with...

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