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.
Guides
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…
Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar – Add Sub 4 and Era 300s for Dolby Atmos on steroids (AV review)
The new Sonos Arc Ultra, Sub 4 and a pair of Era 300 rear speakers provide true Dolby Atmos 9.1.4 sound on steroids.
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
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.
Dolby Vision, HDR and SDR TV – a huge difference (AV 2024 guide)
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HDR, and SDR - the TV image difference is huge. We show actual examples and what to look for in a…
Portable Power Stations – power on the go (Off-grid update 8/24)
Portable Power Stations are the next big thing, But there is a lot to know about these, and this guide will help you choose the…
Best portable power stations – time for glamping and more (off-grid 8/24)
What are the best portable power stations for various uses? Well, we have done the hard yards for you and the results are surprising.
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.
Fix Wi-Fi blackspots fast and often at no cost (2024 update network guide)
It is easy to fix Wi-Fi blackspots fast and often at no cost. Read this guide before you buy expensive Routers and Mesh you may…
What is Microsoft Copilot – the unthinking person’s guide (computer)
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-enhanced assistant that uses a chat interface to search, help rewrite documents, or generate content and images.
Five tips for choosing a cordless power mop (2024 cleaning guide)
A cordless power mop should take the effort out of mopping. Some do, some dont. Here is Cybershacks's top tips.
Confused about TV tech? That’s just what they want! (AV 2024 critical update)
Confused about TV tech? That’s just what they want. LCD, LED, QD, Mini-LED, Micro-LED, OLED, QD OLED, 4K, 8K, Laser… We explain!
Ban Microsoft Edge – enough of the crapware (computer)
I want to ban Microsoft Edge because it is highly intrusive, memory hungry and invades Windows and my privacy. There is an easy way to…
You can boost mobile phone reception at home or on the move (quick guide smartphone)
You can boost mobile phone reception using a mobile signal booster. It must be Australian approved or face big fines. Will it work for you?
Is Telstra Blue Tick accurate for rural phone reception? (smartphone)
Is Telstra Blue Tick accurate or just another marketing tool. Our readers increasingly say it is more marketing hype than reality. Why?
Don’t buy a grey market smartphone (updated guide)
If you buy a grey market or overseas phone you risk it nopt working here (especially 5G), no firmware, operating system or security updates.
Metadata secretly exposes data. How to stop giving it away (safety)
Metadata secretly exposes data - yours. You may not have heard of it but you need to take steps to ensure your data remains private.
AI PCs are coming. What does that really mean? (computer)
AI PCs are coming, powered by Intel Ultra H (Meteor Lake), Windows 11 and Microsoft CoPilot. What does that mean for you? Not a lot!
Extend in-house internet to out-house (network)
It is easy to extend in-house internet to outbuildings. This brief guide shows the options and some approximate costs.
Online scams fool even the best of us. What to look out for (safety guide)
Online scams fool even tech-savvy people. What hope do Joe and Jan Average have to avoid the minefield of online scams?
