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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.
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
5 tips to keep your identity safe online
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
5 tips to improve your internet browsing skills
Think you’re an expert of surfing the world wide web? Here’s how to take your searches to the next level. Internet browsers were at one...
How to reformat a USB drive (and why you might want to)
USB drives are a really handy way to store and share documents, whether that’s your precious family photos, spreadsheets for your business or music that...
Five cool things you didn’t know you could do with your smartphone
Smartphones have lots of additional features that could make them even smarter, but some are hidden behind menus you never open. Here’s five of our...
Apple MacBook Pro 16 Inch Review: Powerful, flexible… and expensive
Apple’s recently refreshed MacBook Pro 16 certainly lives up to its Pro suffix, but that’s both a blessing and a curse if you’re after an...
Apple says hello to new MacBook Pros – and goodbye to the Touch Bar
Apple recently announced a new range of MacBook Pro 14 inch and 16 inch laptops. Not that the MacBook Pro is a new laptop per...
Fitness band, fitness watch or smartwatch: Which is right for you?
Smart wearables are still a relatively new category of technology for most consumers, with less than a decade of on-shelf availability. A smart wearable can...