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8 JAN, 2018 /

What will Intel’s processor bug mean for your computer?

Usually when you hear about large scale security problems, it’s because there’s been an obscure exploit of some incredibly complicated code that somebody’s worked out...

2 JAN, 2018 /

Why do we remain so bad at passwords?

2017 was a year of some very large security breaches across all sorts of companies, from smaller online merchants all the way up to bigger...

4 DEC, 2017 / MacOS

Is the tide turning for Mac security?

For the longest time, the generally accepted knowledge was that Apple’s Mac computers didn’t get malware or viruses. Apple even went so far as to...

13 NOV, 2017 / Social Media

What will Twitter’s length change mean for social media?

Social media popularity comes and goes in waves; it wasn’t that long ago that your social media presence could be measured by how many MySpace...

30 OCT, 2017 /

Are you making the most of online search?

In the very early days of the public internet, getting around was easy, because there simply wasn’t all that much to get around in any...

9 OCT, 2017 / AI

Google sees AI as the future of hardware

At its recent “Made By Google” event, Google unveiled a range of new smartphones, new home smart speakers, a new laptop, standalone camera and new...

3 OCT, 2017 / MacOS

macOS High Sierra: A worthy upgrade, but not one to leap into

Apple’s latest major upgrade for its desktop operating system, macOS High Sierra is now available for qualifying iMacs, MacBooks, MacBook Pro and Mac Pro models,...

4 SEP, 2017 /

Ransomware on the rise, but what practical steps can you take?

In the early days of computer security, viruses were largely destructive while often relaying self-aggrandising messages about their authors, or straight up offensive statements about...

21 AUG, 2017 / Portable

Has the time come to switch to SSD?

You probably don’t think that much about the storage inside your laptop or desktop, excluding those times when you start running out and your computer...

14 AUG, 2017 /

Time to relearn all your password rules

For just about any online service you’d care to name, you’re going to be requested to set up a password in order to securely access...

7 AUG, 2017 / Audio

Apple’s iPod range is almost defunct

While Apple has a history as a computer company that dates all the way back to the 1970s and the original Apple I computer and...

31 JUL, 2017 /

Are you risking it all on public Wi-Fi?

It’s feasible within Australia to stay connected online for relatively low prices, especially if you make smart use of public Wi-Fi. It’s possible to get...

17 JUL, 2017

Google opens up Game of Thrones via Street View

When it comes to opening up the world of information, few companies have the reach and impact of Google. The odds are insanely high that...

10 JUL, 2017 / MacOS

Does it make sense to jump into beta operating systems?

Apple announced the latest updates to its macOS and iOS platforms at the recent WWDC event, with promised delivery for iOS 11 and macOS High...

3 JUL, 2017 / Mobile Phones

A decade of iPhones changed more than just our calling habits

Just recently, the very popular Apple iPhone celebrated the tenth anniversary of its onsale date. Complex tech products don’t just spring up out of the...

30 JUN, 2017 /

Beamforming and band steering can get your WiFi network back on track

If your old wireless router is struggling to satisfy all your new wireless gadgets then tricks like beamforming and band steering can come to your...

22 JUN, 2017 / The Cloud

Cloud Office suites let you stay productive when you’ve got time to kill

Whether you’re sitting at the bus stop or waiting for a flight, a cloud Office suite ensures that you can always get things done. Getting...

8 JUN, 2017 /

What’s your tech disaster backup plan when you travel for work?

It’s important to have a Plan B in case your tech fails you while you’re on the other side of the country or halfway around...

5 JUN, 2017 /

Are you making the most of your browser?

Ask most folks what an Internet browser is for, and they’ll look at you as though you’ve suddenly grown an extra head. Internet browsers are...

19 MAY, 2017 / Mobile Phones

Voice over WiFi can save the day when you’re stuck in a mobile blackspot

Kicking in when your mobile phone reception flakes out, VoWiFi ensures that your calls don’t drop out when you run out of coverage bars. In...

8 MAY, 2017 / Mobile Phones

Do your sums carefully before leasing a phone

For decades businesses have been leasing equipment that they either lacked the funds to buy outright, or in situations where outright ownership didn’t make sense...