Rooftop solar Part 4: Was it worth it, and valuable lessons learned
Rooftop solar Part 4 is about the results six months after install of my 10 kW solar and matching 10 kWh battery. What is the…
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Qantas data breach update
We now have a better understanding of the Qantas data breach update. It was at its Manila call centre. Qantas says 5.7 million records were…
Sun tax and rooftop solar feed-in tariffs to reduce again
A new ‘sun tax’ on rooftop solar energy production and a reduction in feed-in tariffs apply from 1 July.
Don’t rush in for new faster NBN plans
NBN is behind the rash of new faster NBN plans which you should get for no extra cost in September.
Qantas Frequent Flyer data breach: The first of many more transport-specific attacks
The FBI has issued a warning that the Qantas Frequent Flyer data breach is the first of many more transport-specific attacks. Six million Qantas Frequent…
SIM Swap – your smartphone is the weakest security link
The mobile phone porting scam, also known as a SIM swap scam, is when a scammer transfers your mobile number to a device they control,…
Anker recalls four power banks
Anker recalls four power banks as a voluntary and precautionary measure after a potential issue was identified with the Lithium-ion cells from one manufacturer.
Exetel One Plan: $80 for NBN 500/40Mbps – Important Update
The Exetel one Plan $80 for 500/50 Mbps is sure to put a ferocious, hungry cat among the NBN pigeons.
Windows 10 lifeline at a cost. Here is what you have to do
The Windows 10 lifeline gives you one more year of Extended Security Updates if you enrol in the Windows 10 PC in the ESU program.
Demand tariff: Using too much off-peak power could see the end of cheaper rates.
Demand Tariff, likened to surge pricing that sticks around. It is becoming the norm and can substantially increase power bills.
Brother printer hacks – 689 models affected.
Rapid7 and Brother Industries have jointly issued a vulnerability alert for a potential 8 Brother printer hacks covering 689 Brother models, 46 from FUJIFILM, five…
Telstra cancelled an elderly users phone and does not give a rats!
Telstra cancelled an elderly users phone service with no notice. This was entirely due to Telstra’s new upfront billing system and gross incompetence.
16 billion passwords stolen. Q: Are you at risk? A: No more than yesterday
In a typical sky, is falling media beat-up global media reported 16 billion passwords stolen. Oh, hell, the end of the world! No, it is…
VPP Part 2 – maybe not a great idea
VPP Part 2, or Virtual Power Plants using your battery to supply peak grid demand. We don’t see the appeal.
Old solar panels create a waste tsunami
Old solar panels are ending up in landfills as Australia grapples with the waste tsunami that will hit within the next ten years.
Cheaper Home Batteries Program – is it worth it?
The Government has released information on its Cheaper Home Batteries Program. This post outlines the rebate criteria and helps you assess whether installing a battery…
NSW Lithium-ion regulations enforced from August 2025
The new NSW Lithium-ion regulations for any lithium-ion-powered e-mobility device will come into effect in August 2025 for mandatory testing, certification and labelling.
Got a Wi-Fi problem but not much cash to fix it?
If you have a Wi-Fi problem, but not much cash to fix it, we can recommend some lower-cost fixes that won't break the bank.
Solar battery con – won’t help most Aussies (update)
The truth of the solar battery con is that it only affects less than 10% of Australian households and is short on detail.
2025 Global smartphone demand slashed – not looking good for Apple (urgent tariff update)
The 2025 global smartphone demand predictions have been slashed to 0.6% growth, down from 6% in 2024. It is especially impacting Apple.
Smart homes need a smart design – more power and better connectivity (2025 guide)
A smart home needs smart design to accommodate smart devices that are breeding like rabbits. Here is our smart design guide.
Visually impaired Android 15 options – getting better all the time
Visually impaired Android 15 options, when added to Google Gemini AI, can make life in a sighted world a little easier.
Wi-Fi calling when you are in a mobile blackspot (Important information)
Wi-Fi calling is now available from major MVNOs. You can make and receive calls/texts and more in mobile blackspots.
Use the same password. Please hack me!
If you use the same password or a slight variation on all your accounts, you are issuing an invitation to be hacked.
