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Friday Play - Cannon Penguins

Friday Play – Cannon Penguins

Today I’ve found something fun for you to play on your Android Mobile device.  The game is ‘Cannon Penguins’ and before I go on I should say that yes you can hand this to the kids as it’s also somewhat educational. Now as you might expect, in this game you control a cannon that fires penguins with the aim to[Read More…]

Cross-platform attacks threaten all your devices

Cross-platform attacks threaten all your devices

Cyber-criminals are now finding ways to infiltrate and infect every single online device you own. In their latest mobile report, Trend Micro reveals some recent examples of mobile apps that are not only capable of stealing information from infected mobile devices but which can then deliver a secondary malicious payload onto a PC connected to that device. Some examples; ANDROIDOS_USBATTACK.A,[Read More…]

Keeping track of your Passwords

Keeping track of your Passwords

When it comes to keeping your personal and financial information safe using a secure password is a must. The only problem here is that chances are you you multiple secure websites or even computers that require a use name and password, so how do you remember them all? Well most web browsers will offer to remember user names and passwords[Read More…]

Tax Time help with some apps from Microsoft

Tax Time help with some apps from Microsoft

With the new financial year upon us you may be wishing that you were a little more organised with your tax receipts. Now while it may not help with last year’s mess Microsoft has some great Apps for Windows devices that may help you out for this financial year.  I spoke with Jaron Cohen from Microsoft Australia about some of the[Read More…]

USB Power at the nearest powerpoint

USB Power at the nearest powerpoint

Looking around for a place to charge your tablet device or mobile phone?  Here’s a handy solution at home that brings device charging as close at the nearest power point. Electrical Manufacturer Legrand has brought the standard power point into the 21st century by launching a model that has dual USB charging ports. While it does require installation by a[Read More…]