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Dec 24, 2025 Ray Shaw

Confused about TV tech? That’s just what they want! (2025 update for RGB Mini LED)

Confused about TV tech? That’s just what they want. LCD, LED, QD, Mini-LED, Micro-LED, OLED, QD OLED, 4K,…

Nov 17, 2025 Ray Shaw

Smart TVs data harvesting: How to reduce spying

Smart TVs data harvesting has gone beyond recommending programs you like to a multi-billion dollar industry selling your…

Aug 1, 2025 Ray Shaw

How to buy a soundbar that meets your needs? (2025 update guide)

How to buy a soundbar tells you all you need to buy the one for you. It covers…

Aug 1, 2025 Ray Shaw

Five tips for better TV sound – Dolby Atmos for beginners (2025 update guide)

Five tips for better TV sound demystifies the sales hype telling you to get a Dolby Atmos soundbar.…

Mar 14, 2025 Ray Shaw

Best TVs for watching sports (AV guide 2025)

The best TVs for watching sports are not necessarily the best TVs for HDR movies and free-to-air/digital TV.…

Mar 1, 2025 Ray Shaw

How to tell if you have good music – sound signature is the key (AV guide)

How do you tell if you have good music? Here are a few tips to help test your…

Dec 2, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Sep 8, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Jan 25, 2024 Ray Shaw

Samsung’s IAMF spatial sound format will try to kill off Dolby Atmos (AV).

Samsung's IAMF 3D spatial music format is a shot over the Dolby Atmos bow. If its reason is…

Oct 27, 2023 Ray Shaw

Foxtel Hubbl – search saviour or sinner? (AV updated TV Spyware guide)

Foxtel Hubbl is a new service to aggregate all TV services into one interface – a universal program…

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May 5, 2025 Ray Shaw

Apple iPhone safety – things you can do to stay safer

Apple iPhone safety is a hot topic, after revelations that its App Store contains hundreds of thousands of…

Nov 27, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Nov 14, 2024 Ray Shaw

Best Android phones 11/2024

What are the best Android phones 11/2024? We cover 100 phones from

Oct 22, 2024 Ray Shaw

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.

Jul 31, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

May 5, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Sep 15, 2023 Ray Shaw

Want a new Android phone? Old Android to Android 13 is easy (smartphone upgrade guide)

OK, you want a new Android phone. Our guide will show you how to flawlessly copy all your…

Aug 28, 2023 Ray Shaw

Waterproof phones – fact or fiction (smartphone guide update)

Several smartphone makers advertise waterproof phones, There are quite a few loopholes. We explain so you get a…

Aug 7, 2023 Ray Shaw

Smartphone screen protection – what you need to know (guide)

Smartphone screen protection is a huge industry but for the most part screen protectors are useless and make…

Jun 9, 2023 Ray Shaw

Best Android Phones 2023 – $200 to $2000 (smartphone guide June 2023)

Best Android Phones 2023 - most of the 2023 models have been released, and there are some gems…

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Oct 16, 2025 Ray Shaw

What is Wi-Fi 8?

Wi-Fi 8, unlike Wi-Fi 7, which focused on bandwidth and speed, is more about low latency and ultra-high…

Oct 13, 2025 Ray Shaw

What is Ethernet and why do you need it? (guide)

What is Ethernet and why do you need it? (guide) Many readers have asked what Ethernet is and…

Sep 26, 2025 Ray Shaw

Crappy NBN modems – the lessons we learned from our free advice

We learned many things about crappy NBN Modems, but most of all that the NBN Reseller does not…

May 28, 2025 Ray Shaw

Smart homes need a smart design – more power and better connectivity (2025 guide)

A smart home needs smart design to accommodate smart devices that are breeding like rabbits. Here is our…

May 7, 2025 Ray Shaw

NBN switching – tired of Telstra, Optus and Vodafone?

NBN Switching is fast and easy, as users realise they don't have to endure poor NBN reseller service.…

Feb 22, 2025 Ray Shaw

Seamless whole-of-home Wi-Fi is easy with Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 (2025 update network guide)

Seamless whole-of-home Wi-Fi is now possible with Wi-FI 6/6E/7 Mesh routers and satellites. Single sign-on all over the…

Feb 22, 2025 Ray Shaw

Crappy NBN Modem – here are a few better ones (2025 update network guide)

If you have poor NBN internet speeds it is likely the crappy NBN modem. Here are a few…

Jul 30, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Mar 24, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Feb 7, 2024 Ray Shaw

Does it Matter? Not with new smart home compatibility standards (smarthome network guide update 2024)

Does it Matter? Yes! Matter IoT certified devices will work with each other regardless of the brand or…

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Apr 29, 2025 Ray Shaw

Upgrade hints for older PCs – save money and get Windows 11 for free (guide)

Upgrade hints for older PCs are for people who don’t want to lose their hardware investment due to…

Apr 25, 2025 Ray Shaw

Windows 10 EOL (end of life) options – risk it, upgrade if you can, or buy a new computer

Windows 10 EOL (end of life) includes using a vastly insecure operating system, upgrading if you can, or…

Apr 25, 2025 Ray Shaw

The right Windows laptop for you. Save money – avoid upselling (2025 computer guide)

The right Windows laptop for you depends on your needs and budget. High performance and low price are…

Apr 25, 2025 Ray Shaw

How to clean install Windows 10/11 (guide)

A clean install of windows may be the only way to remove virus/malware. Or you need to install…

Jan 9, 2025 Ray Shaw

Chromebook Plus – any good? (2025 guide)

Chromebook Plus is the evolution of Chromebook OS enhancing the operating system and adding many AI features and…

Jul 4, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

May 24, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Apr 2, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Jan 26, 2023 Ray Shaw

Simple tips for the best back-to-school laptops – BYOD (guide 2023 update)

Parents' biggest mistake with back-to-school laptops 2023 is buying on price - the cheaper consumer laptops are not…

Jan 23, 2023 Ray Shaw

Choosing the right monitor for your needs (guide 2023)

Choosing the right monitor is one of the most important things you can do – after all, you…

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Dec 15, 2025 Ray Shaw

Pool Robots – how to choose the right one for you (2025 guide)

Pool robots are now more common, but there are many things you need to know before you splash…

Oct 14, 2025 Ray Shaw

Tips for choosing a robovac/mop (Updated for AIBots and roller mops guide)

Tips for choosing a robovac/mop, especially with the new AiBot and roller/track mops, might just save you from…

Aug 15, 2025 Ray Shaw

Five tips for choosing a cordless power mop (2025 guide)

A cordless power mop should take the effort out of mopping. Some do, some dont. Here is I'mTechs's…

Jul 3, 2023 Ray Shaw

Window cleaning robots – sparking windows can be easy (update 2023 cleaning guide)

Window cleaning robots are supposed to take the drudgery and effort out of window cleaning. We found some…

Jan 19, 2023 Ray Shaw

Need a washing machine – here is what you need to know (guide 2023 update)

Need a washing machine? There are top load, front load and washer/dryer combos. We look at the pros…

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Oct 23, 2025 Ray Shaw

World War Privacy Part 3: Staying private and safe at home (guide)

World War Privacy Part 3 is about privacy and staying safe at home. Some is common sense, some…

Oct 16, 2025 Ray Shaw

World War Privacy Part 2: Staying off the radar in a digital world (guide)

World War Privacy Part 2 debunks the notion that we have a right to exist freely on the…

Apr 29, 2025 Ray Shaw

Video doorbells – knock, knock, who’s there? (2025 guide)

Video doorbells are one of the fastest-growing DIY categories because we are placing a higher value on our…

Jan 21, 2025 Ray Shaw

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…

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Feb 2, 2025 Ray Shaw

Rooftop solar for strata (off-grid)

Rooftop solar for strata outlines the steps that Strata needs to take to install solar. There are several…

Dec 18, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Dec 4, 2024 Ray Shaw

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.…

Aug 19, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Aug 19, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

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Sep 28, 2023 Ray Shaw

Buying the right fridge (kitchen guide)

There is so much more to buying the right fridge. It is not all about price – there…

Mar 29, 2022 Ray Shaw

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…

Nov 15, 2021 Ray Shaw

How to make good coffee at home (coffee guide)

It is easy to make good coffee at home, but you need to understand the science behind coffee…

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Aug 17, 2025 Ray Shaw

Why Australian Consumer Law warranty is vital for tech (2025 guide)

All genuine Australian certified products have an implied Australian Consumer Law Warranty. What does that mean for you?

Aug 17, 2025 Ray Shaw

ACL Consumer Tech warranty not a priority for the majority – it should be (2025 guide)

ACL Consumer Tech warranty is usually 12 months. What happens if that breaks down just outside of warranty?…

Feb 18, 2025 Ray Shaw

Do you need a VPN? (Virtual Private Network guide)

A VPN provides an extra level of protection against cyber criminals seeing what you type, see, and do…

Jan 21, 2025 Ray Shaw

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…

Dec 27, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Dec 26, 2024 Ray Shaw

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.

Dec 24, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Dec 19, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Nov 27, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Nov 27, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

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May 23, 2025 Ray Shaw

Winter is here – time to think about portable heaters (2025 update guide)

Winter is coming, and our guide to portable heaters may help you stay warm and save big bucks…

Nov 1, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

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Jul 4, 2023 Ray Shaw

Bluetooth tracker tags – seek, and you shall find (guide)

Bluetooth tracker tags have been around for a long time. Tile made it work, and Apple popularised the…

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Dec 11, 2024 Ray Shaw

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…

Apr 23, 2023 Ray Shaw

How long do you want to keep a smartphone?

How long do you want to keep a smartphone? The answer is surprisingly not about make and model…

Apr 21, 2022 Ray Shaw

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…

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