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Change Your Passwords - World Password Day

Change Your Passwords – World Password Day

A hacker can crack a simple 6 character password in just a few seconds.  If the passwords you use sound like they may fit into that category, it’s time to rethink your bad password habits and what better time than on World Password Day. Instead of just using a simple word as a password, consider a longer phrase that uses[Read More…]

Putting the Internet on PAUSE with Optus

Putting the Internet on PAUSE with Optus

There are some times in the day that are simply better without the internet. Like dinner time…when you’re watching a movie…or sleeping or perhaps for parents who want to encourage outside time over screen time. Optus has just introduced a new feature for home broadband customers called “Optus Pause” to give users better control of internet free time. With this[Read More…]

LG Getting Out of the Mobile business

LG Getting Out of the Mobile business

LG has come out with some great mobile devices over the years, but the company recently announced that they will exit the highly competitive smartphone manufacturing business this year. If you own an LG smartphone or are thinking of buying one… don’t panic! Current LG phone models will continue to be available for sale, plus LG will provide service support[Read More…]

Facebook Data Leak - Protecting Yourself

Facebook Data Leak – Protecting Yourself

In a Facebook data leak from 2019 that has only recently become public, personal information that included phone numbers from 7.3 million Australians was leaked online.  So what does this mean for you?

Do You Spend Over 5 Hours a Day On Your Phone?

Do You Spend Over 5 Hours a Day On Your Phone?

How many hours a day do you think you spend on your phone? According to a new report from reviews.org, the average Australian will spend a total of 16.6 years of their life on the mobile phone.  This comes from a survey of 1000 aussies who revealed that they spent an average of 5.5 hours on their phone every day. [Read More…]