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,...
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...
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,...
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...
Voice over Wi-Fi Calling Explained and Free app to force Android phones to use...
Wi-Fi Calling also known as VoWiFi enables you to make voice calls on your Android phone using Wi-Fi instead of the cellular networks. Where you get that WiFi from doesn't matter so much - it could come from your...
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...
Best Cloud Storage Safety Tips for Android Users in 2022
Cloud storage is a key feature of Android. But do you know how to use it safely? Do you understand how it works? Put simply, cloud storage is like a giant ledger of records that stores data on the...
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...
Not reaching full Gigabit or 250Mbps NBN speed? Aussie Broadband, Launtel, ASUS, Linksys and...
Whether you're thinking of signing up for an NBN Gigabit 1000/50Mbps or 250/25Mbps plan or have already signed up you should read this advice about how to fix the things stopping you achieving full NBN Speed.
Advice from the Founder...
How a WiFi Extender works best, explained using Netgear Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6...
Ausdroid hasn't previously done a deep dive explanation of how WiFi extenders work and how they can be best used, so when Netgear told us they'd released their new Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender EAX80 in Australia...
I switched my banking from ANZ to Up … and it took half an...
Now, I should preface this by saying I've had an Up account for over a year, but that doesn't really matter much - signing up for an Up bank account takes minutes, and your account (and virtual debit card)...
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...
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...
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...
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...