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Kindle Oasis Hands on: it's so light!

Kindle Oasis Hands on: it’s so light!

  Amazon recently released their thinnest and lightest eReader to date…the Kindle Oasis. Fitting comfortably in the palm of your hand the Oasis weighs in at 131 grams and is just 3.4 millimeters at its thinnest point. This makes the device perfect for reading with one hand and improvements in battery life mean recharging the device every few weeks…not days[Read More…]

Be quick to uninstall Quicktime

Be quick to uninstall Quicktime

If you currently have Quicktime installed on your Windows PC…you need to uninstall it now…here’s why. Once upon a time you needed to have Apple Quicktime installed on your PC in order to use iTunes, however that’s not longer the case…but that’s not why it needs to go. Trend Micro reports that the discovery of security vulnerabilities within Quicktime that[Read More…]

Making the most of Tablet Devices with your Kids

Making the most of Tablet Devices with your Kids

Research released by Telstra earlier this year revealed something that may come as no surprise.  More and more households now have at least one tablet device or are considering purchasing one with education in mind. What exactly is the role of Tablet devices in education and at home when it comes to preparing children for the future.   Recently I spoke[Read More…]

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…]

Xiro Xplorer V - Review & Video

Xiro Xplorer V – Review & Video

While Australia post is toying with the idea of making package deliveries via flying drones, I’ve been playing with another sub $1000 drone (shop around) that you’ll find in stores. The Xiro Xlplorer Vision drone isn’t the type you’d fly around the house for fun.  It’s flying weight is just under 1.3 kilograms and comes complete with a wide angle[Read More…]