…The batteries were shot, so we went to the Telstra Toowoomba store last year, where we first bought the iPhones. We had not even considered phone reception might be a problem but were steered towards a Blue Tick Android phone because Apple was not Blue Tick-approved. On the salesperson’s advice,…
…‘third-party service providers’ and others can access the data. Information can be shared with anybody they want while giving the user no information at all as to who or there the destination(s) could be. I call this a ‘zero-confidence’ privacy policy – your data is not secure. CyberShack consumer advice…
…Sure, there is a screen, central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU), memory (RAM), and Storage (solid state or spinning hard disk). Then there is the build quality, warranty, and repairability. As professional users, gamers and videographers will know precisely what they need; we focus on consumer laptops and…
…App – Not necessary The Tineco App is for Android and iOS. As this does not have firmware updates, it is an unnecessary app. Every function is available on the device itself. Consumer Advice: We suggest you first read the AU website’s privacy policy and terms of use. Note that…
…This is not currently sold in Australia. Consumer Advice: Don’t buy grey market – it likely won’t work here Because Australia only has 500Mhz of the 12000MHz 6GHz Wi-Fi 7 band (42% and one 320Mhz band instead of two or three), its firmware and Wi-Fi transmission strengths differ. There is…
…optimisation. Easy Mesh compatible for simple expansion. HomeShield Trial (subscription after that). Voice Assistants – Google Home and Alexa. Comprehensive web interface (all expected advanced settings) and TP-Link Tether App. Consumer Advice: Router or Mesh? All Wi-Fi has a finite circular transmission limit. The 2.4GHz band (now mainly used by…
…2.1 cable, S-Centre cable, and AC power cable. Company SONY is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. As a major technology company, it operates as one of the world’s largest consumer and professional electronic products manufacturers, the largest video game console company, and the largest video game…
…ensuring their resilience is a paramount concern. The Future of AI and Consumer Empowerment As AI continues to advance, consumers can expect further integration of intelligent technologies into various aspects of their lives. The ongoing development of AI-driven innovations promises a future where consumer experiences are more personalised, efficient, and…
…25%) may be added. Also missing is Thread and Matter support, which is apparently built-in and accessed via the Tapo app. TP-Link can enable that. Consumer Advice: Don’t buy grey market – it likely won’t work here Because Australia only has 500Mhz of the 1200MHz 6GHz Wi-Fi 7 band (42%…
…ASUS, which make excellent routers. I would happily use them all, depending on the need. Consumer Advice: Speeds (USA specs for 6GHz band) The Netgear RS700S Wi-Fi 7 BE19000 has three bands: 2.4 GHz: 4096-QAM, 20/40 MHz channel width, and a speed of up to 1.4 Gbps (devices connect at…
Merry Christmas 2023 – how time flies when you are not in COVID lockdown. It has been a massive year for us. We published 380 in-depth reviews, guides, hard news, and consumer advice. CyberShack.com.au is the last Australian site (not behind a paywall) doing 100% independent deep-dive reviews offering far…
…quality – Pass+ It appears well-made and suitable for camping. It has no IP rating (few do), so it needs to be kept out of the elements. Note that support at this time is from the USA via email. Noise – Pass+ 45dB – not noticeable Advice from our consumer…
