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Four common online scams in Australia (and how to avoid them)
On the Internet it seems you can’t click anywhere without someone trying to rip you off. Here’s the most common scams you’re likely to hit,...
The Top Tech Devices For Your Kitchen
There’s a peril with any smart kitchen gadget built for a single purpose – what celebrity chef Alton Brown refers to as “unitaskers”, because they’re...
Why easy access to IT support is critical for your business’ success
There’s not a single business in Australia that doesn’t rely on technology to succeed. But often, small and medium sized businesses don’t have their own...
Why you need to add smart plugs to your home
With smart plugs you can save power, save money and make your home or office a lot more pleasant to live and work in. We...
The best affordable smartphones of 2023
Whether you need all the bells and whistles modern phones have on offer is debatable. If you only want a phone to stay in touch...
The best printers for homes and small businesses
With so many makes and models of printer on the market, and with new makes and models being released every year, it is important to...
How to Increase Internet Speed
There’s no one “secret trick” to getting more speed from your internet connection. But these tips can help you maximise its speed, whether you need...
File sizes explained: your guide to KB, MB, GB and more
Students of history might already know that original computer storage was on punch cards, with little holes in paper to represent the data that the...
Five things to consider when choosing an email service provider
Email has stood the test of time as a trusted communications medium, but how do you pick the best email provider for your needs? For...
Tips to help keep your customer data safe
According to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC’s) Annual Cyber Threat Report 2021-22, approximately 27% of all cybercrimes reported in Australia relate to online fraud....
Can a tablet replace a laptop?
When you’re looking into mobile computing, you’re faced with a choice. There’s the classic laptop computer model: a screen with a case that also incorporates...
The Geeks2U tech gift guide for 2022
The role technology plays in our daily lives has increased exponentially over the last couple of decades, and we don’t think it’s that much of...
Online shopping tips to master before the holidays
For better or worse, the holiday season is upon us. We’re kidding, of course, we love the holiday season as much as anyone. The giving...
How to prevent ransomware
What is ransomware? Ransomware is a catch-all term for any software application that, upon installation on your computer, tablet or smartphone that encrypts the files...
What is a Mesh Wi-Fi Network?
Mesh Wi-Fi networks, or Wi-Fi mesh networks are the next evolution of conveniently connecting to the world wide web from just about anywhere in your...
The Best Bluetooth Headphones of 2023
A few months ago, we featured an article that walked you through the best Bluetooth Speakers available for purchase in 2022. However, as you’re probably...
Amazon Alexa vs. Google Assistant
Which is better, Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant? It’s the age-old question, isn’t it? Well, not really, Alexa has only been around since 2013, while...
How a smart home can reduce your electricity bills
Electricity prices are through the roof, and that means that it’s very smart (and environmentally sound) to reduce your power usage as much as possible,...
Everything you need to know about the iPad 10
Apple have announced the new iPad 10. The new base model comes with plenty of new features and will likely be on plenty of Christmas...
Stay connected and be tech-ready on the road
With so many of us working from home or embracing the remote lifestyle now more than ever (with a large increase due to the pandemic-that-shall-not-be-named)...
Two-step authentication to improve online security
It seems every week we hear about another social media hacking, with some high profile business or celebrity’s Facebook or Twitter account compromised. Unfortunately, you...
Microsoft increases Office 365 and Microsoft 365 pricing
There was a time when Microsoft sold software. Indeed, the company made itself into the mega-entity it is by grabbing the licensing agreement for MS-DOS...