Best Android phones under $500 – some are real gems! (May 2022)
While there are still a few 2022 models to be released, there are some gems in our Best Android Phones under $500. We will update…
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Do you want a charger with that? The demise of inbox accessories (opinion)
the demise of inbox accessories like a charger with some smartphones is as bad as ‘Batteries not included’. Should readers boycott them?
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio (2022) – a thing of beauty and envy (laptop review)
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is beautiful, brainy, clever, and a contortionist – all essential ingredients to excite - and it does.
Creative SoundBlaster Katana V2 is a wicked 2.1 soundbar and we love it (AV review)
The SoundBlaster Katana V2 is a wicked soundbar (in such a good way). It is loud, has low distortion and has several inputs, including HDMI…
Wi-Fi 6E AX 6Ghz now approved in Australia. What does that mean for you? (network guide)
Wi-Fi 6E – AX 6GHz is now approved in Australia. Certified 6E can use the unlicensed 6GHz Wi-Fi band and the usual 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz…
Trivago pays A$44.7m fine for deceptive hotel comparison rates
Trivago has been fined A$44.7M for ripping-off customers and putting profits before people. It is not the first time.
Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni robovac/mop Update 1 (week 2 and all is well with this smart robovac/mop cleaning review)
Ecovacs Debot X1 Omni Update 1 is part of a series exploring the robovac/mop in detail and devising devilishly clever tests to trick it up.
Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa – the battle of the smart assistant speakers (AV guide)
Why do you need Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. This guide shows you strengths and weaknesses and what is better for you needs
Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni robovac/mop is like the best pizza with the lot (cleaning first look)
The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni is a new breed of self-emptying/cleaning robovac/mops. Its high tech from a 20-year robotics pioneer company.
Google ‘Switch to Android’ makes jumping over Apple’s walled-garden easy (guide)
Google has released Switch to Android to make it easy to swap from iPhone to Android. That brings up the bigger issue of old Android…
LG 8-bottle mini-Wine Fridge (review)
The LG 8-bottle mini-Wine Fridge is perfect for storing and serving white, champagne and red at the perfect serving temperature.
OPPO A76 4G – honest, reliable and fast charging (smartphone review)
The $349 OPPO A76 4G is a good, honest, reliable, quality phone that we have come to expect from OPPO. You can't do better.
OPPO Find X5 Lite – $799 uber-value (smartphone review)
The OPPO Find X5 Lite is a competent $799 mid-range phone that has nothing in common with its $1399 Find X5 or $1799 Find X5…
OPPO Find X5 – the more affordable flagship sibling (smartphone review)
The OPPO Find X5 is the middle child and its proof that you can save $400 with very little compromise. Highly recommended.
OPPO Find X5 Pro – a superb Android flagship with insanely fast charge (smartphone review)
The OPPO Find X5 Pro is a class-leading flagship phone with superb battery life, fast 36-minute charge and a flawless point and shoot camera.
What is this new-fangled Metaverse? How you can sound intelligent about it
The new-fangled Metaverse is simply a visual internet. Everything wrong with the WWW will be even worse there. It is the Wild, Wild, Web.
TCL Australia releases four TCL 30-series smartphones
TCL Australia has released four 30-series smartphones focusing on the entry-level and value segments. One has an OLED screen!
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED for glorious colour (laptop review)
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED laptop has Intel 11th Gen Core ‘H’ or AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors and 15.6 FHD or 16” QHD…
US Smartphone market 2021 sees Motorola gaining #3 spot (with Australian commentary)
US Smartphone 2021 market sees Motorola gaining #3 spot. Why? We add Australian commentary to this stellar performance.
It is easy to secure your home network (guide)
To cybercriminals/hackers most home networks are like an unlocked door inviting entrance. It is easy to secure your home network.
Google is moving to automatic two-step verification (2SV) – don’t panic
Google is moving Google Account, Gmail, YouTube and Google Home to automatic two-step verification (2SV). This is to protect you.
OPPO Find X5 series for Australia (smartphone)
OPPO Find X5 series include Find X5 Pro ($1799), Find X5 ($1395) and Find X5 Lite ($799). Details and pre-order bonuses here.
Remove Windows Bloatware and get back heaps of memory and CPU resources (guide)
Windows Bloatware are unnecessary tasks that run in the background. You can now nuke it all – or just what you want to remove. Simple.
Need a clothes dryer – here is what you need to know (guide)
Need a dryer? Three types - heater, condenser, and heat pump. The choice is about drying speed, room type, energy use, and clothes care.
