Many of the latest TVs now have online applications built in, such as Internet video streaming from sites like youtube, news and weather feeds and social networking with twitter and facebook….but the latest feature to pop up on TV is video calling. The popular Internet chat application Skype is now available on selected new TVs from Panasonic and LG. Combined[Read More…]
If you’re still browsing the web with Internet Explorer 6, the message from Microsoft couldn’t be clearer – It’s time to move on and update. This week I caught up with Microsoft’s Chief Security advisor, Stuart Strathdee, who spoke about why some home and business users have chosen not to update their web browser…and why it’s important for them to[Read More…]
Be weary of anyone calling you from “Windows 7” (or similar Microsoft brand names) telling you that your computer has reported a problem that they can fix…for a price. Microsoft says that their employees do not cold call its customers. Any recieving a call like this should simply hang up. http://www.smh.com.au/technology/security/pay-up-or-your-pcs-toast-20100630-zm8i.html
It was a crisp 6 degrees as a couple of hundred people queued outside of EB Games in Swanston Street in Melbourne this morning, but their hearts were warmed by the thought of giving their favourite video game character a big hug. Coinciding with the launch of Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Nintendo Wii, the aim was to establish a[Read More…]
The recent Toy Story 3 Video Game Report surveyed 1000 parents around Australia who have children between 5-12 years old. Here are the main findings. Australian parents on playtime: • 9 out of 10 Australian parents wish they had more time to play with their children • On average, parents spend most time with their kids on the following activities[Read More…]
