GeekSpeak:
Adam Turner
Beamforming and band steering can get your WiFi network back on track
If your old wireless router is struggling to satisfy all your new wireless gadgets then tricks like beamforming and band steering can come to your...
Voice over WiFi can save the day when you’re stuck in a mobile blackspot
Kicking in when your mobile phone reception flakes out, VoWiFi ensures that your calls don’t drop out when you run out of coverage bars. In...
Personalise your new computer in a snap with these great free tools
There’s no need to waste hours installing and removing apps from a new computer when you can do it with a few clicks. It’s always...
Family app sharing saves you money, but check the fine print
Sharing apps with your loved ones makes sense in a busy household, but make sure you understand what you’re signing up for. Apple’s iPhone and...
Packing your summer tech travel bag
Even if you’re taking a flight to get away from it all, chances are you’ll still want to throw some tech in your travel bag...
Are you due for a summer tech detox?
There’s no shame in leaving your high-tech gadgets at home while you get out to enjoy the sunshine. The rise of the smartphone has been...
Google’s Chromecast might outgun the streaming features on your Smart TV
While the latest Smart TVs come with all the streaming bells and whistles, sometimes you’ll get better results from Google’s budget streaming media player. Last...
Freeview app puts live television in your pocket
Australia’s free-to-air broadcasters are moving with the times, with the Freeview FV mobile app letting you watch live television on the move. The five major...
Foxtel – friend or foe to Australian viewers?
While Australia’s pay TV giant is dangling the carrot of lower prices and free samples to encourage us to sign up for its Foxtel Play...
What is Wide Colour Gamut and why should you care?
There’s more to improved picture quality than sharper resolution and extra detail in the shadows, it’s also about displaying a wider range of colours. Today’s...
Preparing for your high-tech road trip
With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to get your tech in order so you can keep the troops entertained in the back...
Longer passwords won’t save you from hackers
Strong passwords rely on complexity, not just length, so upgrading from “12345” to “12345678” won’t keep hackers at bay. The mind-numbingly foolish “123456” has once...
Which gadgets belong in your long-haul travel bag?
Whether you’re travelling overseas for business or pleasure, it’s important to pack the right tech to help you along the way. Once upon a time...