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How to make Widgets your own in Windows 11
What used to be called Live Tiles are now Widgets in Windows 11. Here’s how to make the most of their simple pop-up features on...
Apple iPad Air 5th Generation Review: The Smarter Pro Tablet
For the past couple of years, Apple has split its iPad tablet lines in half. On one side, you’ve got the more affordable iPad, iPad...
How to get your computer or phone to forget a Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi is everywhere these days, from our homes to shopping centres, places of business and places of fun. It’s a huge benefit for all of...
A guide to Apple’s Universal Control – use one keyboard and mouse across Macs and iPads
Apple’s latest update for its macOS operating system – technically it’s MacOS Monterey 12.3 if you care about such numbers – includes a feature called...
5 vital travel tech items for your next holiday
Before you hit the road or the skies, pack your bag with this selection of essential (and fun!) gadgets If you’ve got holidays on the...
Antivirus software explained: why it’s a must for your devices
It’s tempting to think of computer viruses as a modern phenomenon, but the very first bits of software that worked in a “viral” fashion date...
How to take a screenshot on any device (Windows, Mac, and smartphones)
Your computer screen is a constantly moving feast of images, text and other onscreen elements. However, to your computer, it’s all just pixels, here one...
5 simple tips to customise your computer’s display
Computers are everywhere, and far too many of them look the same. I’m not talking here about the external frame of your laptop or desktop....
Netflix is cracking down on account password sharing: Here’s what you need to know
Streaming services are big business, offering up massive catalogues of TV, movies, and sports to Australians. Despite challenges, most notably from Disney+, Netflix is still...
Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse Review: Is a green mouse any good?
When it comes time to replace your computer mouse, outside gaming circles most of us look for value for money. Not to say that gamers...
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review: Does it offer the best of both worlds?
Back in 2020, Samsung released its first “FE” handset in its popular Galaxy line of smartphones. According to Samsung, “FE” stands for “Fan Edition”, but...
How to get the most out of your streaming subscriptions
Streaming media subscriptions abound, whether your passion is the footy, reality TV, classic British drama or cutting-edge science fiction. There’s quite literally more TV than...
Phone updates: When should you upgrade your software and hardware – and how?
Smartphones need a little refreshing every once in a while. That’s not just a matter of switching them off and then on again in classic...
The Geeks2U Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Tech Lovers
Are you stumped on what to get your partner this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered. Here are our Geeks recommendations for the best presents...
13 gadgets that help increase your productivity when working from home
We’re all used to working and studying from home now – it’s been over two years since most workplaces became flexible and realised that productivity...
One device to charge them all: Satechi 108W Pro USB-C PD Review
Most of us don’t think much about our laptop’s power supply, right up until the moment that disaster strikes, and blue smoke starts pouring out...
How to turn your iPad into a full computer
Apple’s iPad tablet is insanely popular – easily the best-selling tablet device on the market – and while Apple’s expanded the range with the likes...
Best laptops for high school
Long gone are the days when the back-to-school list comprised purely of a bunch of pens and a hefty chunk of exercise books. These days,...
Best tablets for kids
There are some big advantages to kids using tablets rather than full computers. The locked-down nature of a tablet’s operating system means that it’s rather...
6 tips to make the most of wireless charging
Many phones, some headphones and plenty of other gadgets no longer require a wire connected to a power point to get power to your device....
Top consumer tech trends for 2022
Crystal ball gazing into the future of technology is always a tricky matter. For every right pick, there’ll be a dozen more flash-in-pan ideas that...
Google Nest Cam Review: Can Google bring its smarts to home security?
Security cameras used to be the stuff of warehouses and businesses only. Very few homes bothered setting up cameras and recording decks and endless wiring....