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Buying a New Laptop for Work or Business at EOFY

Buying a New Laptop for Work or Business at EOFY

The end of financial year is a great time to buy a new computer as there are great deals to be found…plus if it’s for business use you may be able claim an immediate deduction in your tax return (though confirm with your accountant). One of the key features to look out for in a new PC is WiFi6, which[Read More…]

A Solution for Smartphone Zombies

A Solution for Smartphone Zombies

Are you guilty of being a smartphone zombie…or do you know someone who is? Smartphone zombies are easy to spot.  They’re the ones walking down the street, even crossing the road with their eyes fixed on their phone, seemingly unaware of their surroundings. It’s a dangerous habit…you can see some good examples of why if you search “distracted walking” on[Read More…]

What Should You Do With Your Old Mobile Phone?

What Should You Do With Your Old Mobile Phone?

New research shows that Australians seem to have a big problem parting ways with old, and even broken mobile phones.    Mobile Muster estimates that there are around 25 million unused mobile phones lying around Australian homes and businesses. Why?  Well apparently because we either don’t get around to it or are scared of throwing out something we need.  I[Read More…]

Build Your Own All-In-One PC with Intel

Build Your Own All-In-One PC with Intel

All in 1 PCs are great space savers as there’s no bulky computer box on the floor or on your desk.  You can pick one up from your local computer retailer…or you can build one yourself! The starting point is a NUC…which is a compact, 4 inch by 4inch computer created by Intel.  These come in kit form so you[Read More…]

What Happens when I Respond to Spam?

What Happens when I Respond to Spam?

Got Spam?  Given that almost 90-pecent of global email traffic is spam there’s a good chance that you’ve seen some today. It’s either unsolicited advertising, a message with a link to a malicious website or a message with a malicious attachment. If you have good internet security software you will be warned off dodgy links or attachments but it’s also[Read More…]