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This Sunday is Data Privacy Day

This Sunday is Data Privacy Day

This coming Sunday (Jan 28 ) is international data privacy day, so here’s a quick tip for anyone about to get rid of or sell an old computer. Firstly, even if it’s just being recycled, you’ll need to securerly erase the hard drive…and this means going beyond just using the ‘format’ option (from which it’s actually possibly to recover deleted[Read More…]

Samsung - Now THAT'S a Big TV

Samsung – Now THAT’S a Big TV

The largest TV screen you’ll find on sale in most retail stores is perhaps 75 or 82inches.    Make no mistake, that’s more than big enough for most rooms, but at last week’s consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, Samsung grabbed plenty of attention with their latest big screen offering. It’s called “The Wall”.  A 146inch Modular MicroLED TV that Samsung[Read More…]

Parents in the dark with BYOD

Parents in the dark with BYOD

As the new school year approaches, many parents are for the first time embarking on a trip to the local computer store to arm their child with a device to be used in the classroom however  research from Microsoft in 2016 revealed that parents are mostly in the dark when it comes to buying the right hardware. So what is[Read More…]

Nokia Unveils Advanced Sleep Sensor

Nokia Unveils Advanced Sleep Sensor

While many fitness trackers can give you a good indication of how well you are sleeping, Nokia has just announced new technology that takes sleep analysis to the next level. Nokia Sleep is an advanced Wi-Fi enabled sensor that fits under the mattress and provides insight into the quality of the sleep experience, plus there’s an app that can guide[Read More…]

You Need A Screen Protector For Your Phone

You Need A Screen Protector For Your Phone

Here’s why everyone should have a protective case and screen protector for your smartphone. Yesterday my iPhone dropped out of my pocket in the driveway while I was getting out of the car.  Now the driveway is mostly gravel which isn’t great for dropping anything on…and you can see the result. Luckily I had both a case and glass screen[Read More…]