LG ESS solar home battery recall (Off-grid Urgent update November 2022)
The LG ESS solar home battery inspection and recall extended for batteries made from April 2107 to September 2018 has been extended.
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Motorola MA1 – make Android Auto wireless (review)
The Motorola MA1 USB dongle replaces a USB cable to wirelessly connect your smartphone to Android Auto compatible cars
Apple talks big about privacy, but it doesn’t apply to Apple’s Apps
Apple talks big about privacy, stating it is the only smartphone maker that can be trusted with your data. Researchers say otherwise.
Telstra, Optus and TPG cop huge fines for misleading NBN speeds
Telstra, Optus and TPG have copped a combined A$33.5 million for lying to customers about their 50 and 100Mbps NBN speeds.
Spy boss says get a second clean phone – Craptus and Mediscare
Rachel Noble, one of Australia’s top spy bosses, says having a second clean phone free of social media ensures certainty of data privacy.
OK Google rules down under.
OK Google voice assistant speakers have exceeded 70% of Australian sales while Alexa languishes at 25%, and Siri is at a measly 5%.
Stay safer online – simple steps for home or mobile security (consumer advice guide)
Stay Safer Online will protect you from web threats, phishing, poisoned links, antivirus/malware and more – things you cannot control.
Netflix advert-supported and account-sharing new facts – cash grab
Netflix advert-supported streaming is here but limits on the catalogue, streaming quality and speeds are a joke. Its all a cash grab.
Windows 11 Update 22H2 brings Android apps to Windows (and more)
The Windows 11 Update 22H2 brings, among many other things, the ability to run Android apps from Amazon’s AppStore.
Warning: Smartphone battery bulge fire risks
If you have smartphone battery bulge you are at grave risk of a fire. Here is how to check and what to do with it.
OPTUS hack 1 – what you should do (update)
OPTUS hack update 1 has some surefire ways to avoid scams, account takeover and ID Theft. We adise you to use the new Credit Savvy…
OPTUS Hack – an update
The OPTUS hack potentially afftects 9.8m Australians. Now is the time for a cool head and for you to take precautiionbbs against the hack.
EU commission may legislate on smartphone repairability
The European Union want to ensure smartphone repairability means energy efficient, durable, easy to repair, software upgradeable phones.
DV Safe Phone initiative for domestic violence victims – Motorola helps
The DV Safe Phone initiative provides smartphones and pre-paid SIM cards to victims of domestic violence. Motorola is helping.
Is my smart TV spying on me? (AV guide)
Your smart TV is spying on you monetising not only your viewing habits but also exposing your home network devices. Here is how to stop…
Are Chinese-made smartphones spying on me?
There is a lot of FUD – fear, uncertainty, and deception – about Chinese-made smartphones spying on us. It is all bovine-excrement.
What are the official Android OS and Security update policies? (guide)
Each manufacturer has a different take on Android OS and security update policies. Some are clear but it is more of a guideline really.
Google fine of A$60m for misleading Aussies in 2017 over privacy
Before you applaud the Google fine of A$60m for misleading Aussies over privacy, remember is relates to Android 8 in 2017-18.
Telstra Smart Modem 3 – not all that smart or fast (update after test – network review)
Telstra now supplies Smart Modem 3 with a 4G fall-over. It claims it is faster than its competitors' typical NBN modems - more marketing BS!
Woolworths/Aldi offers a 5G Telstra Network plan
Woolworths is offering a 5G Telstra network plan. Shame it costs more, and 5G Telstra network coverage is so spotty, if at all.
Facebook Marketplace scams – little to no protection
Facebook Marketplace is a scammer’s paradise because it is easy to circumvent merchant and buyer verification using fake accounts.
What’s your data worth on the dark web?
What’s your data worth pales to insignificance when your ID is stolen. The supply of personal data makes it when, not if, you ill be…
TikTok is a wolf in sheep’s clothing – FCC commissioner call for US ban
Brendan Carr, Senior US (FCC) Commissioner, has called for TikTok to be removed from Apple App Store and Google Play stores.
Who you gonna call? Norton 360 Advanced will personally help you defeat phone scammers (and more).
Norton 360 Advanced is the most comprehensive anti-virus protection on the planet. Now with LifeLock to help you recover from scams.
