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6 JAN, 2020 / Scams

How secure are your passwords?

A friend of mine recently went through an issue with his Facebook account. Unbeknownst to him, it was posting links to dodgy “investment” opportunities seemingly...

23 DEC, 2019 /

Windows 7 support is about to end: Here’s what you should do

Windows 7 was first introduced by Microsoft back in 2009, which means that’s just a shade over a decade old as I write this. While...

19 DEC, 2019 / MacOS

Guideline to Formatting and Resetting your MacBook the Correct Way

Whether you’re experiencing technical issues or simply passing your MacBook on to someone new, knowing how to format and reset your MacBook is a valuable...

9 DEC, 2019 /

Apple MacBook Pro 16 Review: Serious computer, serious price

Apple recently released the latest in its long running line of MacBook Pro laptops. While Apple has somewhat muddied the water around what it means...

2 DEC, 2019 / Social Media

Twitter backflips (mostly) on its inactive account push.

Social Media can have profound effects – for good or bad – on the lives of many people, but what do you if your name...

25 NOV, 2019 /

Google’s Cloud Print runs out of ink

Google is a company most closely related to search and search-based products, which is why it’s nearly always teetering on the edge of becoming a...

18 NOV, 2019 / Disney+

Disney+ in Australia

This week we’ll see the local Australian launch of Disney+, the latest in a very long line of streaming subscription services. While there’s still clearly...

14 NOV, 2019 /

Best practices for cyber security within small businesses

Computer security has never been a hotter issue than it is today. Data breaches, cryptolockers, malware, phishing – as more and more of our lives...

4 NOV, 2019 /

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review: Third time’s the charm

Microsoft used to be a software-only company, leaving the practical work of actually building PCs to partner companies such as Dell, HP, Lenovo and others....

28 OCT, 2019 /

Apple iPad 7th Generation review: Good basic value for most tablet buyers

Apple recently refreshed its basic iPad line of tablet computers. I’ve got to be very careful in describing them, however, because while you might think...

21 OCT, 2019 /

Which keys are vital on your keyboard?

While there’s been an explosion in touch-led interfaces in recent years as we’ve all adapted to using devices such as smartphones and tablets, the humble...

17 OCT, 2019 / Quick Tips

Quick and Simple Guide to Keeping Your Laptop and Smartphone Clean

It may sound like just another task to add to your already busy life, but cleaning your laptop and smartphone is vital to ensure smooth...

14 OCT, 2019 / MacOS

macOS Catalina: New features and problems mean it’s worth waiting

Apple released the latest full version of macOS for its range of desktop and laptop computers recently. It’s a free upgrade to macOS Catalina as...

8 OCT, 2019 /

Microsoft’s new Surface range could show the future of Windows

When Microsoft announced its very first range of Surface laptop computers, it very prominently stated that it wasn’t going into direct competition with hardware partners...

23 SEP, 2019 /

How much battery life is “enough”?

If you’re a notebook user, there’s nothing worse than that alert that comes up to let you know that your battery is running low. Depending...

19 SEP, 2019 / MacOS

Laptop buying guide: PC or Mac?

A question as old as computing itself is should I get a Mac or a PC? Apple even turned that question into a successful series...

16 SEP, 2019 / Streaming

Apple’s sweetening its TV deal for hardware buyers

The launch of the Apple iPhone 11 was, not surprisingly, mostly about the iPhone 11. Well, to be strict, it was about the iPhone 11,...

2 SEP, 2019 /

Wi-Fi 6 aims to make your Internet connection quicker

We’ve seen a steady increase in the capabilities of Wi-Fi over the past decade, along with a dizzying array of acronyms to go with it....

26 AUG, 2019 / Disney+

Disney+ makes your streaming choices even more complicated

It doesn’t feel like all that long ago that my viewing choices for the evening comprised just two channels. I grew up in regional NSW,...

19 AUG, 2019 /

Microsoft’s latest Surface update causes its laptops to sink

Generally speaking, when there’s an important update for your notebook, it’s a decent idea to install it. It may not be an update that makes...

12 AUG, 2019 /

Samsung and Microsoft team up for the Galaxy Note10

Samsung has long pitched its “Note” line of larger smartphones as being perfect for folks with a productivity focus for their smartphone work. A few...