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Securing your home WiFi Network

Securing your home WiFi Network

Setting up a WiFi network is the easiest way to access your Internet connection around the  home or office, but when doing so it’s important to make sure it’s secure and closed to unwanted guests. According to a 2013 survey by The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy; ·         Two-thirds (67%) of Australian internet users admit they don’t change[Read More…]

A safe portable USB Charger

A safe portable USB Charger

One essential accessory for any mobile device is a charging cable and power adapter for it (I pretty much have one in my bag wherever I go), but before you run down to the local weekend market or hit ebay to find one, remember to buy something that is both safe for yourself and your device. The portable USB charger from HPM is[Read More…]

What to do with your used AA Batteries

What to do with your used AA Batteries

Batteries. Chances are you have a household full of battery powered devices but what do you do with your batteries once they’ve been drained of power? Maybe you throw them in the rubbish, many people do without realising that when batteries are dumped in landfill their toxic makeup is actually harmful to the environment, but there is an alternative –[Read More…]

Uninstalling unwanted programs

Uninstalling unwanted programs

If you have a bunch of programs installed on your Windows PC that you never actually use, uninstalling them is a great way to clean up the clutter on your system and potentially have it running better. Mostly this is a straightforward process, however some programs even after they are uninstalled leave unnecessary files behind and there’s the odd program that[Read More…]

Going back to school with a new Tablet or Smartphone

Going back to school with a new Tablet or Smartphone

If you’re planning to send your child to school this year with a tablet device such as an iPad…here are a couple of tips to help it survive. Starting from the outside it’s a good idea to get a sturdy case for it and you’ll find a few on the market that are rated to withstand an accidental drop. Moving[Read More…]