Tips

Buy your eSim before you fly!

If you’re planning a trip overseas, here’s a quick tip about using your phone.  More and more countries are making it tricky to buy international eSIMs after you arrive. In a move with significant repercussions for international travellers, Turkey’s Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) recently blocked access to dozens of global eSIM providers, citing national security concerns. This sudden[Read More…]

Facebook is draining your phone battery

Facebook is draining your phone battery

Technology experts have revealed the top apps draining your smartphone battery…and guess what, Facebook is on top of the list. Thomas Davy, CEO and co-founder of optimizing cloud performance site CloudExMachina.io, says Social media apps like Facebook and Instagram are leading culprits due to constant background refreshing and location tracking. Experts advise disabling these features in your settings, which can[Read More…]

Pet Passwords are bad news

Pet Passwords are bad news

Your Cat’s name might be cute and memorable, but don’t use it as a password. New research from Vodaphone reveals nearly one in five Australians use their pet’s name as a password, making them easy targets for cybercriminals. Common choices like Daisy, Luna, and Toby rank among the top pet names —exactly the kind of predictable passwords hackers exploit. Women[Read More…]

Vodafone warns of text scams

Vodafone is warning parents about a rise in “Hi Mum/Hi Dad” scams, with new research showing one in seven Australians have been targeted in the past year.

Back to School Tech for 2025

Back to School Tech for 2025

As students prepare for a new school year, technology is playing a more significant role in education than ever before, but consider investing in tools that enhance learning, not distract.