Just when you were getting comfortable with Windows 8.1 on your PC, Microsoft is already setting their sights on delivering Windows 10. In fact when Windows 10 arrives Microsoft are so keen to have people using it they will be offering it free to all Windows 7, 8.1 and mobile 8.1 users for the first year. The new experience that[Read More…]
How does retirement look for you? Ideally it would be in your own home, living independently…but that’s not the case for many. Fortunately technology is coming to the rescue with a new sensor based care system being trialed by CSIRO to assist people with disabilities and the elderly to maintain their independence. This technology can track everyday movements like for[Read More…]
What kind of video game could you make in just 48 hours? Many games can be years in the making but once a year game developers around the world push themselves to come up with something in just 2 days. It’s called the Global Game Jam, and it took place across 78 countries, over the weekend, including Australia, where over 200 game[Read More…]
Here’s something you may have left of your ‘back to school’ to-do list – The family computer, and now’s the time to make sure it’s in top shape for another year of homework. After removing any programs or files that might be slowing your computers down, you should also do a full anti-virus scan to remove any nasties and to ensure that[Read More…]
How safe is the Internet? What are the threats? What are cyber criminals doing that I should know about? These are all very valid questions that all Internet connected users should be asking themselves…and seeking out answers to. A good place to start is Trend Micro’s Cybersecurity predictions report for 2015 which outlines some of the very real threats and emerging trends[Read More…]
