Recent stories

Phone Unlocking itself?  You may have been hacked!

Phone Unlocking itself?  You may have been hacked!

Did you ever notice your phone unlocking or acting on its own? You’re not alone as more than 209 million results emerge if you search the phrase “phone unlocks itself” on Google.  If this scenario is familiar you may be the victim of a new screen hacking technique called “GhostTouch.” Hackers are targeting people in public places like libraries and[Read More…]

Samsung's new budget friendly phone

Samsung’s new budget friendly phone

If you’re looking to spend less than around $1000 for your next smartphone there are some great options that don’t look or feel like a budget device. I recently mentioned Google’s Pixel 7a, but Samsung’s A-series devices also look to be a good option. Awarded the 2023 Most Satisfied Customers in the Smartphone Category by Canstar Blue, Galaxy A series[Read More…]

Sony’s new Wireless speaker - more that just for parties

Sony’s new Wireless speaker – more that just for parties

Sony’s latest wireless speaker provides powerful room filling sound…but it’s built to be more than just the life of the party. Now that being said, the new SRS-XV800 is a great party speaker with loud, clear surround sound, ambient lighting,a set of wheels to help get it into position AND long battery life which will deliver all day entertainment. When[Read More…]

Xbox Gaming Safety Toolkit

Xbox Gaming Safety Toolkit

Microsoft has released a new safety toolkit designed to help parents and caregivers protect children from online risks associated with gaming. The toolkit includes practical advice for identifying common safety risks and enhancing safety, as well as an overview of the tools and controls available on Xbox to manage content and players. This new toolkit was developed with input from[Read More…]

Australia not great with remote working

Australia not great with remote working

When it comes to remote working…Australia is underperforming. That’s one of the findings of NordLayer’s Global Remote Work Index that ranks Australia 19th for remote workers…with Germany and Denmark top of the list. So why is this?  Well the internet is not a good as expected.  While we rank 7th for infrastructure, Our cybersecurity performance ranks 32nd globally thanks in[Read More…]