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Easy DIY Home security

Easy DIY Home security

DIY home security has become simpler and more affordable over the past few years but now it’s also smarter.   Uniden’s new Smart Home Control kits use Cameras, motion detectors and window and door sensors that can all be monitored from any iOS or Android mobile device. Using an app you can arm and disarm your home surveillance system or view[Read More…]

What does the future hold for Laptop PCs?

What does the future hold for Laptop PCs?

  Will the rise of smartphones and tablets signal the end for Notebook Computers?  In short, No.  But expect evolution. Last week I spoke with Jeff Morris, General Manager of End user computing at Dell Australia and NZ, who says there are still plenty of reasons for choosing a notebook computer within a market saturated with mobile devices.  Listen to the[Read More…]

Re-Kindle your Dad’s love of books

Re-Kindle your Dad’s love of books

  With Father’s day coming up on Sunday here’s my final Gadget Gift idea…and this one’s for Dad’s that love to read. The Kindle Voyage is a premium eBook reader from Amazon that isn’t just easy on the eyes with it’s no glare, high resolution natural paper like screen but weighing just 180 grabs, it’s possibly lighter than Dad’s thinnest[Read More…]

Optus WiFi Talk App a good move

Optus WiFi Talk App a good move

  If you have an Optus mobile phone and have issues with mobile coverage indoors, Optus have come up with a great solution to make sure you stay connected. A new App called WiFi Talk enables Optus mobile users to utilise any Wifi connection at work or home to make and receive calls and text messages when mobile network coverage[Read More…]

Schools connecting with parents – there’s an App for that

Schools connecting with parents – there’s an App for that

Forget searching your child’s bag for the latest newsletter, the way that schools communicate with parents is going digital.  One solution, the School Stream App already has 25 thousand users…and caters for multiple languages. I recently spoke with Melissa Bridson, Creator of the School Stream App about the need for Schools to shift to more effective communication methods and what solutions[Read More…]