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Google offers extra protection to Pixel 7 devices

Google offers extra protection to Pixel 7 devices

Google has just beefed up online protection for users of its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro devices. VPN by Google One is now available at no cost to owners of these devices, adding a layer of encryption to internet activity that shields them from eavesdropping hackers and network operators.   This Virtual Private network runs efficiently in the background and[Read More…]

Intel 13th Gen Processors announced

Intel 13th Gen Processors announced

Intel has just announced its 13th Gen Intel Core Mobile processor family line up, continuing to lead the way, powering thin and light laptops that are also incredibly powerful. The flagship release product in the new 13th gen mobile family is the Intel core i9 processor, which makes its debut as the first 24-core processor and the world’s fastest mobile[Read More…]

Beware of Boxing Day Online Shopping Scams

Beware of Boxing Day Online Shopping Scams

If you’re tempted to shop online for Boxing day deals, pay attention or you could end up like 26 percent of Australians who have fallen victim to online shopping scams. According to research from cybersecurity company NordVPN, 19% of Aussies admit the security of websites is their lowest priority when shopping online while price is the biggest driver, with 35.5%[Read More…]

Australians among the most tracked by websites

Australians among the most tracked by websites

What do the websites you visit know about  you? The short answer is…more than you think. New research from NordVPN reveals that Australians have one of the biggest number of trackers following them online as Australian websites have, on average 18 trackers, that can collect and monetise data. Trackers are built into the code of websites and may collect information[Read More…]

November is Regional Connectivity Month

November is Regional Connectivity Month

Regional Tech Hub along with the Minister for Communications and the National Farmers Federations has declared November “Connectivity Month”.