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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.

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 your Wi-Fi 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...

Learn how to make your internet faster
There are few things that everyone hates, but I’ve never found anyone who didn’t hate a slow internet experience. Waiting for an age for something...

Stay safe online with our top safety tips
The Internet has changed the way we communicate, shop, work, and play, opening a world that simply didn’t exist just a few short decades ago....

What are private internet browsers?
With so much of our daily lives lived online – whether that’s working online, banking online or even just the simpler pleasures of shopping online...

Best TV technology: OLED vs LCD vs QLED
If you’re after a new TV, you’ll see row after row of relatively thin flat panels. Some are LCD, some are OLED, some might be...

How to spot a PayID Scam
What is PayID? PayID is an alternative payment transfer system that lets you simply and quickly transfer money between verified bank accounts with a single...

What is an AI PC, and why does it matter?
AI is a hot topic in technology right now, so it’s not entirely surprising to see a whole range of PCs – desktops and laptops...

3G Shutdown in Australia: Why, When and What You Must Do to Prepare
Australia’s three mobile networks – Telstra, Optus and TPG/Vodafone – are in the process of decommissioning their 3G networks in favour of 4G and 5G...

Best Smart Watches For Kids: What to look for
Every child is different, and every parent’s approach to whether or not your child needs a smartwatch will vary. Here’s what to consider when buying...

What is a Smart TV and should I buy one?
TVs aren’t just televisions any more, with most being sold as “Smart” TVs. But what makes a TV smart – and what Smart TV features...

Everything you need to know about TV wall mounting
The nostalgic picture of TV viewing always involves a gently glowing box in the corner of the room; depending on your vintage that might even...

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....