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what is a mac mini
28 NOV, 2023

What is a Mac Mini? How to Set Up and Use with Monitors and Laptops

While the Mac Mini has been around since 2005, like all Apple products, it’s had many updates over its lifespan. So, it’s worth giving it...
what is an authenticator
15 NOV, 2023

What are authenticators and how do I use them? 

Worried about tech security? Fair enough! It seems like every other day you read another article in the news about a new scam or a...
what is 5g?
14 NOV, 2023

What exactly is 5G? 

You probably see the little 5G symbol in the corner of your mobile phone a hundred times a day. But what does it actually mean? ...
what is an ssd
14 NOV, 2023

Solid State Drives: Who needs them?

In this day and age there are so many ways to store data and files securely. Between cloud-based technology and the range of different external...
best budget gaming laptops
14 NOV, 2023

Which Gaming Laptop Should You Choose?

Modern gaming laptops offer a lot of variety and choice when it comes to features, size and of course price. These days everyone’s buying on...
3D printer benefits
14 NOV, 2023

What to know about 3D Printers

What is 3D printing? 3D printing allows you to create a three dimensional object – such as a figurine, technical part, piece of artwork and...
18 OCT, 2023

Laptop Not Charging? Quick Troubleshooting Tips

The panic of running to plug your laptop in before you lose all your work is a dash that’s familiar to most of us. If...
18 OCT, 2023

Why Is My Computer So Slow? Top Solutions Revealed

It’s no secret that attention spans are shrinking, so for most people, there’s nothing worse than a computer that is slow to respond. Unless you’re...
25 AUG, 2023

Which internet browser is best?

Internet browsers have only become more important in recent years, with a wide variety of applications that live, run and work purely within the browser....
25 AUG, 2023

Best tablets to buy in 2023

When you’re choosing a tablet, whether it’s because you want something for your next Netflix binge or your aims are rather more business-centric, you’ve got...
23 AUG, 2023

Best laptops to buy 2023

When you’re in the market for a new laptop, you’re beset by choices at every price level. So how do you pick which laptop is...
24 JUL, 2023

5 iPhone features you should be using

In 2022, Apple smartphones had more than 55% of market share in Australia and it’s only growing every year. It’s no secret that Apple get...
20 JUL, 2023

Is it still worth buying a digital camera?

Smartphones are evolving rapidly every year and with them, the quality of cameras within the smartphones. While Apple and Samsung traditionally rule the roost, there...
18 JUL, 2023

Should I buy a soundbar?

Remember in the 90s and early 2000s when everyone started getting a home theatre system? Big screens, sometimes even a projector, and lots and lots...
11 JUL, 2023

Threads: Twitter’s biggest competition yet?

For a while now — basically since Elon Musk’s rather controversial buyout of Twitter — there’s been a lot of noise about which social media...
3 JUL, 2023 /

Monitor buying guide: Get the right screen for your needs and budget

Score a sharp display without breaking the bank with our guide to what to really look for in monitors, laptop, tablet, and smartphone displays. Human...
3 JUL, 2023 / Data recovery

Why backing up your data is important

What’s the most valuable part of your laptop or desktop computer? If you answered the processor, or the graphics card, or even the display, I’m...
3 JUL, 2023 / SmartHome

A guide to smart lighting

The ordinary household light bulb is a fine piece of technology that has stood the test of time for over a century. In its more...
3 JUL, 2023

How to find the best MacBook laptop for you

Apple’s MacBook line of laptops are popular options for students, businesses and creative professionals, but like much of Apple’s output, they carry a premium price...
7 JUN, 2023 / Scams

Common scams you might encounter during end of financial year

Over the past few years, more and more Australians have opted to do some or all their taxes online. There are some huge advantages to...
7 JUN, 2023 / SmartHome

Is a smart doorbell a smart buy?

You’re no longer limited to just a simple buzzing sound, or indeed, a doorbell that you only realise has been pressed if you’re at home...
7 JUN, 2023

Want to access online prescriptions? Using eScripts is easier than you think!

We live so much of our lives online – from banking, to shopping and even watching TV. So why wouldn’t you want the ease and...
22 MAY, 2023

The changing face of online scams

You might think you know all there is to know about online scams, and that you’re safe from online criminals. That’s dangerous thinking because the...
17 MAY, 2023 / Quick Tips

What to do when your hard drive fails

Your hard drive is one of the most important parts of your computer or laptop because it’s where everything is stored. Your hard drive stores...