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Alex Kidman
A multi-award winning journalist, Alex has written about consumer technology for over 20 years. He has written and edited for virtually every Australian tech publication including Gizmodo, CNET, PC Magazine, Kotaku and more.
What You Need to Know About Computer Security
Keeping your computer safe doesn’t have to be hard – but it pays to know what to look out for, and how to stay safe...
Which portable charger should I buy?
The increasing portability of devices has genuinely revolutionised how we use technology; where once to do anything IT related you’d have to sit at a...
Best Wireless Earbuds for 2024
Get the right wireless earbuds for your budget and needs with our comprehensive guide. You can pay a whole lot for a set of wireless...
Tech devices you should invest in as a small business owner
At one time, technology was seen only as a nerd’s paradise, but most small businesses could get by without it. That 100% is not the...
AI explained – what does it mean for you?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) feels like one of those sci-fi film concepts of “the future”… but the reality is that the future is now, and AI’s...
Computer storage options explained
Inside your PC lurks some form of storage. It must be there, because without it, when you pressed the power button, precious little would happen....
Are custom keyboards worth it?
You interact more with your computer via your keyboard than with any other interface, but for most of us we tend to just put up...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Extend WiFi Range
If you’re struggling to get a Wi-Fi signal to the back bedroom, or wondering if it’s possible to surf the net while you’re out in...
How to choose the best monitor for your needs
We live – largely – in a laptop age, where just about every PC has its own screen, but that doesn’t mean that the humble...