Telstra f’up again, again and again – ignores USO and converts landline to 4G anyway
The latest Telstra f’up concerns a 91-year-old, in-home care dementia/stroke patient losing her landline lifeline. It could happen to you!
Consumer Advice
Cyber Safety Awareness Month – Harvey Norman gives you a $50 voucher to stay Cyber Secure
Harvey Norman supports Cyber Safety Awareness Month (17 July to 17 August) with a voucher to get $50 in-store off Cyber Security product.
ACL Consumer tech warranty not a priority for the majority – it should be (guide)
ACL Consumer Tech warranty is usually 12 months. What happens if that breaks down just outside of warranty? You have plenty of rights.
Why Australian Consumer Law warranties are vital for tech (2023 update guide)
Tech breaks down. All genuine Australian certified products have an implied Australian Consumer Law Warranty. What does that mean for you?
Bluetooth sound codecs – what you need to know as the game has changed (audio guide)
The choice of Bluetooth sound Codecs can make an incredible difference to sound quality over your earphones. Here is how.
Tax Scams – how to protect yourself
Tax scams and tax time go hand in hand. We reveal the common scams and how to avoid them. Don't trust ATO social media approaches.
Lithium-ion e-scooters, e-skateboards, and e-bikes banned on UK on public transport
Lithium-ion e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-bikes and more have been banned on British transport with calls for Australia to follow suit.
International Roaming – dangerous traps for staying connected (smartphone)
International Roaming has become vital to Aussies holidaying overseas. New security changes make it vital to use an Austraslian number.
2023 Norton Cyber Safety Report – the Wild, wild, web (www)
The 2023 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report paints an accurate but grim picture of consumer cyber safety. Here are a few tips to stay safe.
Norton Identity Advisor – protect your identity from theft
Norton Identity Adviser helps protect your identity from theft. In the worst case, it offers a range of tools to help you get it back.
LG OLED TV RECALL – 2016-2019 (AV)
The LG OLED TV recall for specific 65 and 77” models has been active since early 2021 but there are still thousands of sets still…
Phone ring time too short? Missing calls? Here’s the potential fix (guide)
Phone ring time too short? Missing calls? You can extend it easily at no cost. The hack works on Android and iPhone.
TikTok is finally banned on Australian Government and Agency smartphones
TikTok is finally banned for AU Government, politicians, Departments and Agencies. It is fundamentally a terrifying, parasitic App.
Telstra to move your NBN home phone to Telstra 4G – DON’T DO IT (Update)
Telstra has advised its universal service obligation (USO) customers (those on the $25-45 per month plan) that receive a landline only (not data) via NBN…
How to extend your smartphone battery life (guide)
How to extend your smartphone battery life is all about a fixed recharge cycle life varying between 200 and 1600 full cycle recharges.
Having trouble hearing clear TV dialogue? Here is what you can do (AV hearing impairment guide)
More than a third of Australians have trouble hearing clear TV dialogue. Hearing impairment issues go far deeper than turn the volume up..
Top Apps lie about privacy – Mozilla study
Nearly 80% of top apps lie about privacy on Google Play Data Safety label listings, according to Mozilla research. Apple App store too!
5G fact and fiction. What you need to know (guide)
5G Fact and Fiction. What is it? What does it do that 4G can’t? Does it cause cancer? We answer all the important questions.
TikTok is dangerous – a drug, subversive and spyware
TikTok is dangerous. All western governments are urged to follow the EU, US and Australian governments to consider a full ban.
How to save money on smartphone bills (guide)
There is no magic way to save money on mobile phone bills, but our advice ensures you don’t spend more than you need to.
Millions of abandoned apps on Google Play and Apple Store
There were over 1.4 million abandoned apps on Google Play and Apple App Store in 2022. The good news is that it is down from…
Smartphones made for the China home market are full of it (Spyware)
Three UK researchers have discovered that smartphones made for the China home market are packed with mandatory spyware. Things the West would never tolerate. Haoyu…
OnePlus smartphones not approved for sale in Australia – Warning
The OnePlus 11 5G Qualcomm SD8 Gen 2 smartphone is being sold in Australia. From what we can find, it is not approved for use…
Chinese spycams banned at last from Government facilities
Chinese spycams by Hikvision and Dahua have finally been banned. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said, “We’re going to fix it.”
