Kaspersky antivirus/malware software banned by the Australian Government
The Australian Government has finally banned Kaspersky software after years of the Federal Opposition calling…
Consumer Advice
Do you need a VPN? (Virtual Private Network guide)
A VPN provides an extra level of protection against cyber criminals seeing what you type,…
Using Australian phones in America – very much hit and miss (smartphone)
Using Australian phones in America used to be easy. Get a local SIM at the…
Loyalty card wallet apps – convenient or thinly disguised data stealers (safety)
Loyalty card wallet apps have a dirty little secret. They market to you and can…
Android vital security information you need to know
Android vital security information you need to know concerns the impact of a raft of…
China’s DeepSeek is not for Aussies (Consumer Advice)
China’s DeepSeek AI app wiped trillions off the US Share Market by releasing a new…
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…
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…
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…
Astral AI-generated comments flood Reddit (safety)
Astral AI-generated comments can flood Reddit, a forum supposedly reserved for real people to start…
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…
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…
AI-powered smartphones – smarter or snoopier?
The AI-powered smartphones of 2023 and 2024 all claim amazing AI features that most of…
Data harvesting – scammers profit from your memories (safety guide)
Data harvesting is when personally identifiable information is data harvested by social media, apps, scammers,…
In-car GPS maps out of date?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In-car GPS maps on most cars are outdated, leading to perilous navigation when major intersections…
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…
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…
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…
Xiaomi Redmi and POCO phones update
Xiaomi Redmi and POCO phones purchased from retaillers including Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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