Things to consider before buying a refurbished phone
With increasing inflation, it is challenging to match the desired mobile phone with the planned budget during purchase, leading to a wave of disappointment. However, with every problem comes a solution; refurbished phones can resolve this issue smoothly. They...
World Backup Day is coming .. how will you protect your stuff?
One of the first things I learned about computers was how to safely back up your data. Obviously, in the early 90s, this was a somewhat easier prospect - all of one's documents and important files could easily fit...
OS Updates and Security Patches: Manufacturers listed so you know what updates your phone...
There are a lot of phones on the market these days and while price plays a factor, so does the software update lifecycle. In the mobile market, this is nearly as much of a minefield as picking a phone...
Looking for a tech gift under $500 this Christmas? Try these from Lenovo
With discounts across a whole range of tablets, laptops and more, Lenovo's got the perfect Christmas gift this year. These are ideal for your kids, your partner, or yourself, with a range of discounts and cracker prices on gadgets...
Epson’s EcoTank printers are so easy to refill, it’s almost fun
Most people know that when your printer eventually runs out of ink or toner, the wallet is in for some bad news; the trend in recent times with printers has been a fairly cheap (almost misleading) up front price,...
Active or Passive? Your Android phone works best with 1 kind of USB-C to...
Someone in my family recently bought an OPPO Find X3 Neo and asked me how they can continue to use their favourite Sony cabled headphones with it.
I know that the Find X3 series of phones have a built-in DAC...
Screen by screen: how to view COVID-19 vaccine certificate in Service NSW app, PDF...
The IT teams at Service NSW and Medicare have worked together so you can now save your COVID-19 vaccine certificate in the Service NSW app and have it ready to show when entering a business or government building. There's...
Here’s some security guidelines for Android users
Operating systems are robust and secure as long as their developers continue improving their software. Older versions of Android are far more vulnerable as they face the constant threat of hackers exploiting known vulnerabilities. Would you believe it: a...
Review: Woolworths vs Coles online grocery ordering and delivery
The popularity of online ordering for supermarket home delivery of weekly groceries has skyrocketed since Coronavirus first hit Australia in early 2020. Frankly, I have no idea how many families who live in areas that have been in multiple...
Three simple steps to protect your privacy online
Many would argue that your personal information is among the most valuable assets you have in modern life; in the wrong hands, your details can be used to apply for fraudulent loans, services and goods. While someone else makes...
Guide: if your apartment has Opticomm / LBNCo / OPENetworks internet not NBN
If you move into a recently constructed high rise apartment or unit block you might find that the NBN is not available and you're given a brochure for fibre to the home internet access via LBNCo, Opticomm or OPENetworks...
How To Guide: get Alexa “mailbox open” alerts using Zigbee contact sensor
What if you could be automatically notified when your mailbox is opened and mail or a parcel is put inside? It's actually quite easy if your mailbox has a lid that opens and you can stick both sides of...
Google Duo Android TV video calling tested: works with Logitech c922 webcam & Mi...
Late in 2020 Google announced that they would make video calling your friends and family easier on a big screen TV.
Google Duo has been available on Android TV since then, allowing you to initiate one-on-one and group calls to...
Leaving WhatsApp because of Facebook personal information sharing? Here’s how to move to Telegram
In recent days Facebook, the parent company of WhatsApp, has changed the privacy policy and terms of service for WhatsApp to remove the ability to stop sharing user data from WhatsApp with Facebook.
As a result there has been a...
Google apps on a Huawei phone? It’s easy now thanks to Googlefier
Huawei may now once again have the best smartphone camera in the world but for many of us is still useless due to its lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS) and basic Google apps. We detailed how to...