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10/12/2019
12 things you didn't know about the internet
The internet is absolutely everywhere, and it's only going to become more and more ubiquitous. Here are 12 facts you may not have know about this amazing and omnipresent technology upon which we increasingly rely...   1. THE INTERNET IS A BABY BOOMER Primitive precursors of the internet were actually bopping about even before the first computers
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10/12/2019
Is my phone spying on me?
When you live in a time of amazing technological advances, it can sometimes be easy to forget that we walk around with little supercomputers in our pockets. And while many people use those supercomputers for innocent activities (like social media, finding the best broadband and home phone bundle plans, or simply taking pics of their junk) there are
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10/12/2019
How do I unsubscribe from iTunes subscriptions?
Many paid subscription apps offer you a free trial before taking your money, and whether you decide to stick with it or not, it will keep taking your money unless you take the right steps to cancel it. Perhaps you forked out for an online news subscription, perhaps you gave one of Apple's streaming services a whirl, or perhaps you downloaded a fun
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10/12/2019
Top plans for one person households
There are many advantages to living alone: peace, autonomy, little-to-no accountability (well, to a certain degree), and most of all, you don’t have to worry about your housemates slowing down your internet. But the flipside of the coin there is that when you live alone, you generally don’t get to split your bills - and when it comes to broadband,
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10/12/2019
Best internet plans for those who work from home
Whether it’s putting in extra hours to catch up at the office, or working entirely from a laptop on the couch, studies show that more and more Australians are working regularly from home than ever before. MORE AUSSIES ARE WORKING FROM HOME Going off an analysis ran by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that the
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10/12/2019
What is Mbps?
Technology lingo can sometimes be a bit confusing to the average punter, even when some of that jargon becomes commonplace. One word that definitely fits into that category for many is “Mbps”. So what does it mean? Mbps Mbps stands for "megabits per second", and it's how we measure download/upload speed. A megabit is equal to one million bits.
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10/12/2019
Is it safe to use free Wi-Fi?
It's very common for people to want to save phone data by connecting to a cheeky bit of free public Wi-Fi. But is it safe to do so? Well, in a word: no. The Australian Government stresses there is always a strong danger of getting hacked when using public Wi-Fi, and they strongly recommend you avoid doing it, at least when you are partaking in
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10/12/2019
MyRepublic's Gamer Pro Plan
If you're keen on the NBN, and you're the kind who doesn't pussyfoot around with slower speeds, then you need to give some serious consideration to MyRepublic, 'cause they don't even offer the slower speeds. Not unlike the rocket of their logo, the MyRepublic brand is all about being fast. In fact, they only offer the top two speed tiers of NBN -
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10/12/2019
What internet speed do I need for gaming?
Are you looking to find the best internet deal to suit your gaming life-style? Well read on, and find out exactly what sort of Mbps you need for the games you play... FIRST OF ALL, WHAT EXACTLY IS Mbps?? Mbps stands for "megabits per second", and it's how we measure download/upload speed. It's very easily confused with the nigh-identical looking
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10/12/2019
Why is my internet slow?
Are you fuming as you wait while your internet slowly and painstakingly takes forever to perform the most basic of functions? Well, before you Hulk-out, you should remember that the speed of your data traveling between your internet and your devices can vary depending on a number of different things. Thankfully, most of those variables can be quite
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10/12/2019
Ultimate Guide to Kayo Sports
Sports fans rejoice, the future is here! Fox Sports have launched Kayo, the app that lets you stream sports live in HD, with no ad breaks. What's more, they're currently letting you try it out for free. So, exactly what does Kayo have to offer? An absolute LOAD, as it turns out. Read on! Cricket: International Test Match  • Sun, 24 Nov – Mon, 25
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10/12/2019
Why isn't my Wi-Fi working?
If you're reading this from the 21st Century, odds are that your goodly establishment has already been decked out with some of this "Wi-Fi" that all the kids are caterwauling about. More so, you likely rely on this Wi-Fi for everything from online procurements to the binge-streaming. I therefore deduce that you prefer this Wi-Fi to be functioning
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