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Preparing for your high-tech road trip
With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to get your tech in order so you can keep the troops entertained in the back...
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Passwords are hard work, but protection is important
Good passwords keep your online accounts safe and secure, but far too many of us break the simple commandments of password creation. It’s not a...
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Are you making the most of your smartphone to get things done?
It’s easy to dismiss touchscreen gadgets as the ultimate procrastination tool but, used wisely, they can help you stay productive when things get busy. When...
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Will a hybrid laptop make you happy?
There’s a new crop of hybrid productivity devices on the market right now. All of them come in premium styles with premium prices to match,...
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Slack can whip your business team into shape
Whether your people are working across the office or across the globe, business-grade communication tools like Slack ensure everyone is on the same page. If...
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Longer passwords won’t save you from hackers
Strong passwords rely on complexity, not just length, so upgrading from “12345” to “12345678” won’t keep hackers at bay. The mind-numbingly foolish “123456” has once...
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Make sure your home office doesn’t work against you
If you’re trying to get some work done at home then it pays to have a productive workspace. These days lots of people tend to...
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Be careful with your install choices – even if they seem secure
For a long time now, any application you chose to install on your computer was likely to come bundled with additional applications as part of...
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Which gadgets belong in your long-haul travel bag?
Whether you’re travelling overseas for business or pleasure, it’s important to pack the right tech to help you along the way. Once upon a time...
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Brand Names Don’t Always Mean Tech Quality
When you’re buying IT equipment, you’ve always got choices to make in just about any technology field. Do you buy only Apple, or from Samsung,...
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Why a laptop dock can improve your productivity
I recently upgraded my office computer to a newer, shinier system, as is necessary from time to time. Actually, this was somewhat beyond necessary, as...
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Tablet or Laptop — or does it really matter any more?
Tablet computing isn’t entirely new — Microsoft’s been offering touch-based versions of its Windows operating system for more than a decade now — but it’s...
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Large screen TV or projector: Which is right for you?
I recently attended the local launch of LG’s range of “Minibeam” projectors, named so because they’re small and highly portable. LG’s not the only player...
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Does your lounge room need one remote control to rule them all?
If your coffee table is lost under a mountain of remote controls then it might be time to bring some order to the chaos in...
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Buying cheap technology could cost you a lot
Technology can be expensive. Undeniably, there’s been a real downwards curve in the absolute access price of technology over the life of the microprocessor. All...
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How careful are you with your online privacy?
Have you ever browsed from one web site to another and noticed how the subject of one site might become an advertisement on another, especially...
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Do you really need to change your phone every year?
Telstra recently announced that it’s revamping its mobile phone contracts to allow for an additional price tier for those who want a new and fresh...
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Are you getting the best deal from your ISP?
Don’t assume that your Internet Service Provider will tell you when a better deal comes along. Every year or so most ISPs revamp their plans,...
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How do you stay on top of your to-do list?
If you’ve got too many things to do today, look for a to-do system that makes life easier, rather than more complicated. There are a...
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Storage is cheap, but your data isn’t
Just recently, the drive connected up to my desktop Mac that served duty as the Time Machine backup died. It did so without warning; it...
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Hackers’ spear phishing attacks mean business
When people talk about online security they often bring up the need for long and complicated passwords, but strong passwords alone aren’t enough to keep...
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Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone to solve a problem
If you’re going to work as a team, you don’t just need the right tools for the job, you need to know the best way...