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The Tech side of Cryptocurrency

The Tech side of Cryptocurrency

With a single Bitcoin now priced at just over the the 70 thousand dollar mark (well this week anyway) and other crypto currencies seeing hundreds of percent gains in a short period of time recently, you may be tempted to throw some of your hard earned money in… but do your homework first!

Games are great for your mental health

Games are great for your mental health

In the US right now it’s Mental Health Awareness Month (In Australia it’s in October).  In the wake of the last year, there is increased awareness of mental health, and studies show that gaming has a role to play

Change Your Passwords - World Password Day

Change Your Passwords – World Password Day

A hacker can crack a simple 6 character password in just a few seconds.  If the passwords you use sound like they may fit into that category, it’s time to rethink your bad password habits and what better time than on World Password Day. Instead of just using a simple word as a password, consider a longer phrase that uses[Read More…]

Putting the Internet on PAUSE with Optus

Putting the Internet on PAUSE with Optus

There are some times in the day that are simply better without the internet. Like dinner time…when you’re watching a movie…or sleeping or perhaps for parents who want to encourage outside time over screen time. Optus has just introduced a new feature for home broadband customers called “Optus Pause” to give users better control of internet free time. With this[Read More…]

LG Getting Out of the Mobile business

LG Getting Out of the Mobile business

LG has come out with some great mobile devices over the years, but the company recently announced that they will exit the highly competitive smartphone manufacturing business this year. If you own an LG smartphone or are thinking of buying one… don’t panic! Current LG phone models will continue to be available for sale, plus LG will provide service support[Read More…]