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…
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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.
Twelve essential Android smartphone buying tips (2024)
Twelve essential Android smartphone buying tips gives you the power to get what you, not the salesperson, want.
Smart TVs sucking up your viewing data – and more (Consumer Advice)
Smart TVs have been classified as one of the most invasive technologies to enter our homes. How dangerous? Read on.
Australian Smartphone Market 1H24 – sales driven by the end of 3G and AI
The Australian Smartphone Market 1H24 has been positively affected by replacing 3G phones and a burgeoning interest in AI.
Sonos app issues – sorry and a commitment to fix it all real soon (AV)
Sonos app issues from its new app have been widely and often sensationally reported. It commits to fixing every issue, fast!
QR code scams now at epidemic level (guide)
QR code scams is a repurposed ‘Quick Response’ code that usually contains a website address (URL) but can be used to infect your smartphone.
TIO says Telcos disadvantage the bush
TIO says Telcos disadvantage the bush – regional, rural and remote Australians don’t get a fair go. The key issue - reliable mobile coverage.
Telstra TV users – your best replacement is…
Telstra TV users were left high and dry when Telstra bricked their Roku boxes. We have listed the alternatives and found the best one.
Amazon scams flooding your SMS and email (consumer advice)
Amazon scams have reached new highs with the company the target of the latest wave of AI scams. It is reaching epidemic proportions.
Telstra TV is closing 31 October – junk the Telstra TV Box
Telstra TV will be disabled and become junk at 11:59 PM on 31 October. It becomes orphaned junk to clutter the rubbish.
AI scams – damned clever and hard to spot
AI scams are now being used by criminals to enhance their success rate. They make scams more difficult to detect.
PayPal scam – Happened to me, it could to you
I have been the victim of a PayPal scam yet I consider I am damned good at spotting scams. If it happened to me it…
Best Android Phones July 2024 – some gems there (smartphone)
What are the best Android Phones July 2024? The answer is now more about what you want a phone to do than what it costs.
New scam unsubscribe and prize emails are harder to spot
A tsunami of legitimate-looking unsubscribe and prize emails are ripping off tens of thousands of Australians. It is all driven by dark web AI that…
The Messaging Company whacks TPG/iiNet/Internode/Westnet free email users
The Messaging Company has revealed that it will charge between $3.50 and $8.95 monthly for TPG/iiNet/Internode/Westnet free email users
