Give TP-Link a break – No spyware for you (safety, opinion)
TP-Link is a victim of a well-orchestrated 'Chinese Whispers' campaign painting it as a villain intent on breaching OZ and US security.
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Chinese hackers lurking in doorbells – a beat-up (Safety)
Chinese hackers lurking in doorbells Monday, January 20, in Sydney’s Daily Telegraph. It is a old beat-up regurgitated in slow news weeks.
TikTok US ban 19 January? Aussie creators, download your content now! (safety)
The TikTok US ban is due to come into effect on 19 January before President Trump is inaugurated making it an almost certainty.
Astral AI-generated comments flood Reddit (safety)
Astral AI-generated comments can flood Reddit, a forum supposedly reserved for real people to start threads and comment on them.
Cybercriminals hire locals to spy on you (safety)
Cybercriminals increasingly need local intel about thier target’s life on their target's turf. Meet the shady side of local surveillance.
2024 global smartphone market grew, but the goalposts are moving
The 2024 global smartphone market grew 6.4% but at the expense of Apple and Samsung. Chinese smartphone now dominate most markets.
Spontaneous car fires. Is your smartphone or laptop to blame? (consumer advice)
Spontaneous car fires are increasingly being caused by smartphones and laptops - any lithium-ion device really being left in parked cars.
Pool Robots – how to choose the right one for you (cleaning guide)
Pool robots are now more common, but there are many things you need to know before you splash the cash. What you need to know.
AI-powered smartphones – smarter or snoopier?
The AI-powered smartphones of 2023 and 2024 all claim amazing AI features that most of us are not ready for.
Data harvesting – scammers profit from your memories (safety guide)
Data harvesting is when personally identifiable information is data harvested by social media, apps, scammers, AI, and cybercrooks.
In-car GPS maps out of date? Here are a few solutions (guide)
In-car GPS maps on most cars are outdated, leading to perilous navigation when major intersections and highway access are upgraded.
PWM – Is your phone making you sick? (smartphone guide)
PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) is a low-cost way to dim AMOLED or OLED phone screens and it is the industry's dirty little secret.
Rooftop Solar Part 2 – All you need to know before you start (off-grid guide)
Rooftop Solar Part 2 is bound to shock you by some of the cowboy practices and shoddy gear they put up on your roof. What…
Too many photos – deduplicate, categorise and archive for easy access (guide)
Too many photos? We show you how to de-duplicate, categorise and archive using some excellent free and paid apps.
Rooftop Solar Part 1 – where do I begin? (off-grid guide)
Rooftop Solar Part 1 is the first of a four-part series about the journey to installing rooftop solar. Do you need it? What are the…
Microsoft 365 price increase – do you want to pay for AI?
Microsoft 365 price increase is due to the inclusion of AI Copilot features that can add extraordinary productivity value if you use them.
Android phone runs hot and slows down – here is what to do
If your Android phone runs hot and slows down, this is to protect it from heat issues that can damage the electronics
Best Android phones 11/2024
What are the best Android phones 11/2024? We cover 100 phones from
Xiaomi Redmi and POCO phones update
Xiaomi Redmi and POCO phones purchased from retaillers including Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi are Australian-certified. Grey market are not!
TIO Complaints report Q3/2024 – Why do you bother with Telstra, Optus, Vodafone or TPG?
The TIO Complaints Report Q3/2024 makes you wonder why you use Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and TPG when 30% of the complaints are unresolved.
Australia will ban social media for children under 16 – yeah, nah!
Australia will ban social media for children under 16 with legislation coming to Parliament this year and enacted 12 months later. PM Albanese said, “Social…
Have you been kicked off a Telco network? Phones disabled (smartphone)
If you have been kicked off a Telco network because your phone is ‘deemed’ 3G incompatible, the root of the problem is likely you, not…
Starlink – power for good or Musk’s evil political football (consumer advice)
Starlink has become a blessing to the 14% of the Australian population that lives outside the capital and regional cities. Is it safe?
Air Purifiers – breathe easy this spring (2024 update guide)
Most Air Purifiers doe a fine job removing enough dust and pollen. Some go several steps further removing noxious gas etc.
