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18 OCT, 2021 / Smartwatch

Fitness band, fitness watch or smartwatch: Which is right for you?

Smart wearables are still a relatively new category of technology for most consumers, with less than a decade of on-shelf availability. A smart wearable can...

14 OCT, 2021

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)...

11 OCT, 2021 /

Windows 11 launches with surprisingly few gremlins

It used to be the case that when a new version of Windows launched, it came with a whole host of bugs, incompatibilities, and problems....

5 OCT, 2021 / Mobile Phones

Apple’s iPhone 13: To upgrade or not to upgrade?

Apple recently announced its annual iPhone upgrades, with the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max now available for...

20 SEP, 2021 / Mobile Phones

Apple makes expected iPhone 13 upgrades, but also a surprise iPad Mini upgrade

Apple recently announced a slew of new hardware to tempt consumers with at a “virtual” streamed launch event it called “California Streaming”. The headline act...

16 SEP, 2021 / MacOS

The Ultimate Guide to Keyboard Shortcuts on Windows and MAC

Do you ever get tired of rolling your mouse, fiddling with your trackpad and running through tabs in order to switch between apps, jump into...

13 SEP, 2021 / Gaming

Apple and Epic Games lawsuit could change your app payment options

A recent US court ruling could lead to some significant changes in the way that you pay for apps and subscriptions on mobile devices, tablets,...

6 SEP, 2021 /

Microsoft sets October 5th Windows 11 release date (but don’t get too excited yet)

It was no secret that Microsoft was going to release the next version of Windows later this year. I’ve already written up my early impressions...

2 SEP, 2021

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...

23 AUG, 2021

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...

18 AUG, 2021

Tech support while you work from home

While working remotely can feel like an absolute gift at times – no rush hour traffic, no suits or heels, an easy school pick up...

5 AUG, 2021 / Quick Tips

Home networking guide

Why home networking? Without a solid home network, you might find yourself wondering why the end of series cliffhanger happened 10 minutes into the episode...

2 AUG, 2021 /

Having your own backups is essential, because even experts can get it wrong

This week, Apple released an update to its macOS operating system to macOS Big Sur 11.5.1. Unusually for Apple, it detailed exactly what kind of...

26 JUL, 2021 / Scams

Be wary of tech scams – they’re more likely than you think

I’ve not had a standard landline in my home for quite some time now. Partly that was because I very much did switch over to...

19 JUL, 2021 /

How careful are you about what you post on social media?

Social media can be a huge force for change, and in these times where many of us are bouncing in and out of lockdowns, also...

12 JUL, 2021 /

Windows 11 Early Impressions: Cleaner visuals with a learning curve

Microsoft recently released its first public-facing beta version of the Windows 11 operating system that it will ship later this year. You’ve got to be...

5 JUL, 2021 / Mobile Phones

5G hits 75% of the Australian population, but there’s little to get hyped about for consumers

Telstra recently announced that its 5G coverage for its mobile phone network covers around 75% of the Australian population. It’s also announced the “longest” (as...

28 JUN, 2021 /

Windows 11 is coming, but is your PC ready?

Microsoft recently announced its next generation of the Windows operating system, Windows 11. If you’re thinking that seems odd given it did announce some years...

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21 JUN, 2021 / Mobile Phones

6 simple ways to improve your smartphone photos

One of the most beloved features on modern smartphones is the integrated camera. Long gone are the days of taking a shot on film, wondering...

14 JUN, 2021 /

Apple’s WWDC ’21 brings software updates, but no new hardware

Apple recently held its annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference, where it details new hardware and software that it wants software developers to work around for new...