The newly released Samsung S21 FE 5G is an unusual phone. Released just before the S22 series it’s priced between value mid range and flagship and features some of the key strong points of the S21 series without having any wow factors. It’s... Read More
Why WiFi Extenders are always a bad idea
I never recommend buying a single WiFi extender to improve your WiFi signal strength or coverage. This is why… WiFi Range Extenders boost the existing WiFi in your home by reserving a chunk of WiFi signal from your router eg 10 metres away and... Read More
Australia’s most energy efficient fridge – Hisense HR6BMFF519B is 6 Energy Star
If you’re looking to buy a new fridge you might have noticed that all the fridges have an Energy Star rating out of 6. The newly released Hisense HR6BMFF519B has managed to achieve an astounding 6 Energy Star rating according to the government... Read More
My 4 favourite tech things during COVID-19 stay at home iso
Many of our habits and daily tasks have changed during the last few months because of the disruption to society caused by the CODID-19 Coronavirus. In my household it’s meant everyone is home every day, some working from home long hours and... Read More
WARNING: Apartment Residents Can’t Install Wi-Fi Ring, Arlo, Nest etc Video Doorbell without Owners Corporation Approval
Many Australians who live in units or apartments incorrectly think that they have the right to install one of the popular Wi-Fi video doorbells from Ring, Arlo, Nest etc outside their front door or a security camera in their car park space. Two NCAT... Read More
If you have weak or no mobile signal, Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) mobile calling feature is really important
Wi-Fi Calling also known as VoWiFi enables you to make voice calls on your Android phone using Wi-Fi instead of the mobile cellular networks. Where you get that WiFi can matter, voice over WiFi is more likely to work on your home internet connection... Read More
Free Storytime Videos: Watch celebrities Rose Byrne, Michelle Yeoh, Chris O’Dowd and more read children’s books
Many parents love reading books to their children but if you need a break there are other options. Storyline Online is a free website which streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced... Read More
Sorry you’re wrong. 5G Internet isn’t as good as the NBN and won’t replace it
It’s basic physics. Wireless internet access whether 3G, 4G or 5G will always be slower than an NBN Fibre internet connection. That’s not the only problem… Amongst all the excitement about 5G mobile and internet services starting... Read More
Don’t Panic: Telstra 3G shutdown is not until mid 2024
Telstra has announced that it will shut down its 3G mobile phone network but don’t panic you still have over four and a half years until June 2024 to use 3G only mobile phones and hotspot devices. This is plenty of time to allow people to... Read More
What happens to your Google & Facebook Accounts after you Die? You can tell them what to do
Two of the biggest digital services that contain a lot of information about us are Google and Facebook. Both companies provide ways for people to nominate trusted contacts who can get limited access to your account after you die. You can also ask for... Read More