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...
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...
[Updated] How to choose between Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra
Samsung's latest Galaxy S series is with us, and in its twelfth generation, the Galaxy S20 range offers something for everyone. From the diminutive Galaxy S20 to the giant Galaxy S20 Ultra, there's a handset for every size, want...
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...
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...
Signing up for the NBN? How to choose the right plan
Australia's NBN offers a range of speed tiers - and associated prices - and it can be a little confusing choosing the right plan for you. Some will say you should spend more and get the fastest plan available,...
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...
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...
Should you sign up with Optus or an Optus MVNO? We’ll show you through...
You may have noticed from our piece on Telstra MVNOs that while there is some competition in that space, there aren't a whole lot of providers reselling Telstra's network access. Why? It costs more, and one might assume that...
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...
It’s easy to use Optus Donate Your Data to send your spare mobile data...
It's the last day of my mobile billing month and I had lots of data left over so I just donated 9GB via the My Optus app, which will be distributed by charities like the Smith Family to Australians...
Dear Ausdroid: My NBN speeds are slower than my plan should be, what can...
It's a complaint we hear far too often - not getting the speeds we expect from NBN plans. Unlike previous generation technology - where speeds were often fairly constant - there's a lot of reasons why your NBN connection...
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...
Ask Ausdroid: NAS versus external hard drive – Which one should I choose?
We're all data driven these days, making data security and access more and more important. Cloud storage is a viable option for many people, but for real data hoarders that gets expensive quickly. Leaving users with the option to...
Vodafone, or a Vodafone MVNO – where’s the better deal? The answer might surprise...
Vodafone has long had a reputation of being the more affordable of the big three carriers, but for many years it was also plagued with the reputation of being the worst performer. That reputation has been well and truly...