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2 SEP, 2021

Two-step authentication to improve online security

It seems every week we hear about another social media hacking, with some high profile business or celebrity’s Facebook or Twitter account compromised. Unfortunately, you...
23 AUG, 2021

Microsoft increases Office 365 and Microsoft 365 pricing

There was a time when Microsoft sold software. Indeed, the company made itself into the mega-entity it is by grabbing the licensing agreement for MS-DOS...
18 AUG, 2021

Tech support while you work from home

While working remotely can feel like an absolute gift at times – no rush hour traffic, no suits or heels, an easy school pick up...
5 AUG, 2021 / Quick Tips

Home networking guide

Why home networking? Without a solid home network, you might find yourself wondering why the end of series cliffhanger happened 10 minutes into the episode...
2 AUG, 2021 /

Having your own backups is essential, because even experts can get it wrong

This week, Apple released an update to its macOS operating system to macOS Big Sur 11.5.1. Unusually for Apple, it detailed exactly what kind of...
26 JUL, 2021 / Scams

Be wary of tech scams – they’re more likely than you think

I’ve not had a standard landline in my home for quite some time now. Partly that was because I very much did switch over to...
19 JUL, 2021 /

How careful are you about what you post on social media?

Social media can be a huge force for change, and in these times where many of us are bouncing in and out of lockdowns, also...
12 JUL, 2021 /

Windows 11 Early Impressions: Cleaner visuals with a learning curve

Microsoft recently released its first public-facing beta version of the Windows 11 operating system that it will ship later this year. You’ve got to be...
5 JUL, 2021 / Mobile Phones

5G hits 75% of the Australian population, but there’s little to get hyped about for consumers

Telstra recently announced that its 5G coverage for its mobile phone network covers around 75% of the Australian population. It’s also announced the “longest” (as...
28 JUN, 2021 /

Windows 11 is coming, but is your PC ready?

Microsoft recently announced its next generation of the Windows operating system, Windows 11. If you’re thinking that seems odd given it did announce some years...
A group of friends taking a selfie together
21 JUN, 2021 / Mobile Phones

6 simple ways to improve your smartphone photos

One of the most beloved features on modern smartphones is the integrated camera. Long gone are the days of taking a shot on film, wondering...
14 JUN, 2021 /

Apple’s WWDC ’21 brings software updates, but no new hardware

Apple recently held its annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference, where it details new hardware and software that it wants software developers to work around for new...
7 JUN, 2021 /

Is Microsoft about to launch Windows 11?

Back when Microsoft made the jump from Windows 8 to Windows 10 – skipping out on Windows 9 entirely – the software giant announced that...
24 MAY, 2021 / MacOS

Apple iMac M1 review: Colourful, powerful, fast

Back when Apple launched its first iMac line in 1998, it had a unique design and a lot of colour in play. That first iMac...
17 MAY, 2021 /

How much care do you take with public Wi-Fi?

2020 saw a lot of us staying at home most of the time, but in 2021 we’re all travelling a little further afield, even though...
13 MAY, 2021 / Quick Tips

10 Tips To Protect Your Privacy Online

There’s really never been a time when we’ve been this connected, thanks to the wonders of the Internet. But it’s not all Zoom parties and...
10 MAY, 2021 / Streaming

How to make the most of your streaming subscriptions

There’s a lot of choice right now when it comes to streaming video services online. They’re all built on the same basic premise; you get...
3 MAY, 2021 /

Apple Watch adds ECG in Australia: Here’s how to use it

In Australia, the vast majority of smartphones sold are tied either to Apple or Samsung. Everyone else in a brand sense runs a very distant...
29 APR, 2021

How do I find my iPhone when it’s in Lost Mode?

If you’re an Apple user, you might have already heard of a built-in feature designed to protect your device if you lose it. ‘Lost Mode’...
26 APR, 2021 /

Apple’s Spring Loaded event provides upgrades and just a few new products

Apple is rather good at creating marketing hype – as well as tech products that a lot of people really do adore – and it...
19 APR, 2021 /

Does it make sense to subscribe for printer ink?

With many of us working from home through 2020 and 2021, and the increasing needs for families to print items such as school assignments and...
15 APR, 2021 / Quick Tips

How to Stop Spam Emails

Your time and attention are so valuable – and the world knows it! No doubt you receive countless emails everyday from other businesses advertising their...
12 APR, 2021 / Mobile Phones

LG exits the smartphone business – so which phone should you buy?

LG recently confirmed something that had been doing the rumour mill rounds for a couple of months. The South Korean technology giant has declared that...
6 APR, 2021 / SmartHome

Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation Review

Google recently updated the smaller of its two smart displays, the Google Nest Hub, with a 2nd generation model that doesn’t change much visually if...