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7 NOV, 2016 / Gaming

VR is on sale, but don’t rush to buy

The hype surrounding virtual reality has been going on for years, but in recent times it’s reached fever pitch with a wide variety of approaches...
28 OCT, 2016 / Streaming

Foxtel – friend or foe to Australian viewers?

While Australia’s pay TV giant is dangling the carrot of lower prices and free samples to encourage us to sign up for its Foxtel Play...
20 OCT, 2016 /

Give your business a security spring clean

The changing of the seasons presents the perfect opportunity to get into good habits when it comes to keeping your business safe. We all have...
7 OCT, 2016 / Mobile Phones

What is Wide Colour Gamut and why should you care?

There’s more to improved picture quality than sharper resolution and extra detail in the shadows, it’s also about displaying a wider range of colours. Today’s...
6 OCT, 2016 /

Get your day in order before you get down to business

If your inbox or calendar serves as a de facto to-do list then it might be time to overhaul the way you get things done....
3 OCT, 2016 / MacOS

Have you checked your backups recently?

Updated March 2020 Everyone should backup their files. Everyone. It’s a terribly boring mantra, and while it’s relatively easy to set backups to your choice...
22 SEP, 2016 /

Reusing passwords is a risky business

If you’re using the same password for multiple online services then you might be handing hackers the keys to your business. Coming up with a...
15 AUG, 2016 /

How do you transfer your files?

The other day, while testing out a laptop, I needed to get some files onto it for evaluation purposes. They’re files I need on a...
8 AUG, 2016 / Mobile Phones

How much control should you have over your hardware?

The most recent update for Apple’s iOS, iOS 9.3.4 doesn’t actually do a whole lot. You might expect that, because it’s a minor point release,...
11 JUL, 2016 / Scams

Keep your wits to protect against online scammers

Online scams are certainly nothing new, and neither are the methods that scammers use to try to separate you from your information, whether they’re seeking...
17 JUN, 2016 /

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...
30 MAY, 2016 /

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...
5 MAY, 2016 / Mobile Phones

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...
18 APR, 2016 /

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,...
25 FEB, 2016 /

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...
12 FEB, 2016 /

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...
28 JAN, 2016 /

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...
4 JAN, 2016 /

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...
11 SEP, 2015 /

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...
20 JUL, 2015 / Mobile Phones

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,...
22 JUN, 2015 /

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...
13 OCT, 2014 /

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...
22 SEP, 2014 /

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...
12 SEP, 2014 /

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...