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How to Spot an Online Scam

How to Spot an Online Scam

The Internet is full of online scams but how can you be sure of what is real and what is fake? Well I find the following rule can be applied to just about everything – If it sounds too good to be true…then it probably is. Think about the email informing you that you’ve won 2 million dollars in a[Read More…]

Self-help for Facebook distractions

Self-help for Facebook distractions

  When you work in front of a computer screen all day the temptation to see what else is happening in the world on Facebook, Twitter or even a news website can be too great…so here how you can get back in control and be more productive. If you work on a Mac, download the Self control app and set[Read More…]

GasBuddy App helps you track cheap fuel

GasBuddy App helps you track cheap fuel

  If you’re on the hunt for cheap petrol Gasbuddy is the app that could guide you to the best price. Already a massive hit in the U.S the Gasbuddy app uses the power of crowd-sourcing to track the price of petrol in your area – that means other users of the app are able to report prices at various[Read More…]

Suffering digital photo overload?

Suffering digital photo overload?

  If you’re suffering from a digital photo overload here are a few tips to get your photo memories under control. Firstly, start at the source.  As you take photos, before you transfer them to your computer, delete the bad ones.  You’ll never want to see them again so they don’t deserve a place in your collection. Next up make[Read More…]

Where to dump your old electronics

Where to dump your old electronics

Buying a new computer, TV or phone can be exciting…but don’t forget to properly dispose of your old technology.   The question of how and where often ends up in the ‘too hard’ basket for many Australians – just look about your local tip (or even on the side of the road) for evidence. Recently I caught up with Carmel Dollisson  Tech[Read More…]