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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.

2 MAY, 2022

What tech should you spend your tax return on?

If you’re in line to get a tax return this year, it can be tempting to splurge it all on a tech gift for yourself...
2 MAY, 2022

How to use technology to make tax time easier

Unless you happen to be an accountant, the odds are good that tax return time isn’t your favourite time of year. I’ve even got my...
22 APR, 2022

How to watch Netflix without an Internet connection

Streaming media has resoundingly changed the way that we consume television and movies. Gone are the days of peering through the TV pages of a...
22 APR, 2022

Logitech MX Vertical Mouse and Ergo K860 Review

Using a mouse and keyboard is totally a learned activity, whether you started that journey (as many kids do these days) in kindergarten, or if...
11 APR, 2022

How to make Widgets your own in Windows 11

What used to be called Live Tiles are now Widgets in Windows 11. Here’s how to make the most of their simple pop-up features on...
11 APR, 2022

Apple iPad Air 5th Generation Review: The Smarter Pro Tablet

For the past couple of years, Apple has split its iPad tablet lines in half. On one side, you’ve got the more affordable iPad, iPad...
11 APR, 2022

How to get your computer or phone to forget a Wi-Fi network

Wi-Fi is everywhere these days, from our homes to shopping centres, places of business and places of fun. It’s a huge benefit for all of...
11 APR, 2022

A guide to Apple’s Universal Control – use one keyboard and mouse across Macs and iPads

Apple’s latest update for its macOS operating system – technically it’s MacOS Monterey 12.3 if you care about such numbers – includes a feature called...
31 MAR, 2022

5 vital travel tech items for your next holiday

Before you hit the road or the skies, pack your bag with this selection of essential (and fun!) gadgets If you’ve got holidays on the...
31 MAR, 2022

Antivirus software explained: why it’s a must for your devices

It’s tempting to think of computer viruses as a modern phenomenon, but the very first bits of software that worked in a “viral” fashion date...
24 MAR, 2022

5 simple tips to customise your computer’s display

Computers are everywhere, and far too many of them look the same. I’m not talking here about the external frame of your laptop or desktop....
21 MAR, 2022

Netflix is cracking down on account password sharing: Here’s what you need to know

Streaming services are big business, offering up massive catalogues of TV, movies, and sports to Australians. Despite challenges, most notably from Disney+, Netflix is still...
23 FEB, 2022

Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse Review: Is a green mouse any good?

When it comes time to replace your computer mouse, outside gaming circles most of us look for value for money. Not to say that gamers...
16 FEB, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review: Does it offer the best of both worlds?

Back in 2020, Samsung released its first “FE” handset in its popular Galaxy line of smartphones. According to Samsung, “FE” stands for “Fan Edition”, but...
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15 FEB, 2022

How to get the most out of your streaming subscriptions

Streaming media subscriptions abound, whether your passion is the footy, reality TV, classic British drama or cutting-edge science fiction. There’s quite literally more TV than...
14 FEB, 2022

Phone updates: When should you upgrade your software and hardware – and how?

Smartphones need a little refreshing every once in a while. That’s not just a matter of switching them off and then on again in classic...
1 FEB, 2022

One device to charge them all: Satechi 108W Pro USB-C PD Review

Most of us don’t think much about our laptop’s power supply, right up until the moment that disaster strikes, and blue smoke starts pouring out...
13 JAN, 2022

How to turn your iPad into a full computer

Apple’s iPad tablet is insanely popular – easily the best-selling tablet device on the market – and while Apple’s expanded the range with the likes...
12 JAN, 2022

Best laptops for high school

Long gone are the days when the back-to-school list comprised purely of a bunch of pens and a hefty chunk of exercise books. These days,...
30 DEC, 2021

Best tablets for kids

There are some big advantages to kids using tablets rather than full computers. The locked-down nature of a tablet’s operating system means that it’s rather...
21 DEC, 2021

6 tips to make the most of wireless charging

Many phones, some headphones and plenty of other gadgets no longer require a wire connected to a power point to get power to your device....
21 DEC, 2021

Top consumer tech trends for 2022

Crystal ball gazing into the future of technology is always a tricky matter. For every right pick, there’ll be a dozen more flash-in-pan ideas that...
21 DEC, 2021

Google Nest Cam Review: Can Google bring its smarts to home security?

Security cameras used to be the stuff of warehouses and businesses only. Very few homes bothered setting up cameras and recording decks and endless wiring....
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17 DEC, 2021

7 tips to extend battery life

There’s nothing worse than when your phone, tablet or laptop goes flat. That’s true whether you’re working on a vital business document, personal document, or...