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World Backup Day -  Do you have a Backup Plan?

World Backup Day – Do you have a Backup Plan?

March 31 was World Backup Day. While it’s not something you should only think about once a year, once you put a backup plan in place you shouldn’t have to think about it too often at all. World backup day aims to educate people around the world about the increasing role of data in our lives and the importance of regular[Read More…]

Is Google Home Spying on You?

Is Google Home Spying on You?

Is Google Home spying on its users?  That was the question put to me by Bianca, Terry & Bob on Brisbane radio station 97.3 a few months ago. Listen below to how the conversation played out.

Is Technology affecting your Sleep?

Is Technology affecting your Sleep?

  Your Smartphone may be preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep. According to a 2016 survey by Sealy Posturepedic, 75 percent of Australians experience sleep issues…and sleep expert Dr. Amy Reynolds says that late night online interactions on smartphones or tablet devices are not helping. At the time of the survey, I spoke with Dr. Reynolds about the[Read More…]

Help! My iPhone/iPad won't switch on!

Help! My iPhone/iPad won’t switch on!

Here’s a quick solution to a common problem experienced by iPhone and iPad owners – a device that won’t turn on. It may not ever happen to you however I’ve seen it first hand – you go to turn their device on, and nothing happens…or it simply freezes while on…and won’t turn off. The good news is that it’s usually[Read More…]

Computer Guesses your Age by your Photo

Computer Guesses your Age by your Photo

Even been told you look either older or younger than you really are?  Were they being extra nice or a bit nasty? Well how about letting a computer have a look and give you an answer based on an equation? Microsoft’s website how-old.net can do just that with users uploading a photo of themselves to then be delivered a determination[Read More…]