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  • How to run Android apps in Windows

    Android is overwhelmingly the most popular mobile operating system on the planet, with well in excess of 2.5 billion active devices running a version of Google’s software.  While it has a number of highly polished apps, but unfortunately there’s a very limited selection of desktops that run Android, and even then it’s rarely optimised for […]

  • How to send large files for free

    It’s quick and easy to send attachments via email, but what about when those files become too large? Many email clients place restrictions on the sizes of files that can be sent, and even those that are delivered can clog up the recipients inbox.  How can I send large files for free? With that in […]

  • iOS 13.3.1 pushed out with location bug fix

    Apple has rolled out iOS 13.3.1 globally to compatible iPhones and iPads. The patch fixes several bugs including one that affected the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro where the new U1 ultra wideband chip was pinging location data even when the setting was turned off by the user. Apple at the time claimed it […]

  • What is AWS Snowball?

    In the age of incredible technological advancements on the Internet, autonomous cars, drones that can deliver a package from the sky, and instant access to social media feeds on our phones, it’s almost refreshing to know there is a service that is a little old school. AWS Snowball is a data transfer service that uses […]

  • Samsung Galaxy S20 (Galaxy S11) Release Date, Price & Specs Rumours

    On 11 February 2020, Samsung will at a San Francisco Unpacked press conference unveil the next Galaxy flagship: not the Galaxy S11 as anticipated, but the Galaxy S20. Recently leaked images back up the theory that Samsung will be following in Huawei’s footsteps, jumping through model numbers in increments of 10, rather than one. This […]

  • AMD’s Wraith coolers for Ryzen CPUs haven’t been upgraded – there are fakes out there

    AMD’s Wraith Prism cooler, which comes bundled with some of its latest 3rd-gen Ryzen processors (and the Ryzen 7 2700X), is suffering from a surprising problem – namely fakes of the cooling solution are floating around. Initially, it was thought that the respected RGB stock cooler had been upgraded by AMD, and just not announced […]

  • NBN deal: iiNet’s chucking in free Fetch subs with selected broadband plans

    It’s no simple task choosing an ISP, but if you’re looking to bundle an entertainment package with your provider then iiNet has a deal that’s worth considering. The leading Aussie ISP is offering a Fetch entertainment bundle free for your first six months when you switch to its NBN25 Liimitless, NBN50 Liimitless or NBN100 Liimitless […]

  • The laptop with the world’s biggest screen is still on sale, two years after launch

    There’s a good reason most companies never launched a laptop with a curved screen  as often, you need ample space to appreciate the curvature of the display, which a laptop often simply can’t provide. However, this didn’t prevent Acer releasing the world’s first notebook to feature a curved display – the Predator 21 X. If […]

  • How to choose travel insurance

    If you’re planning a holiday, travel insurance can be a useful way to ensure you’re protected – whether from inconveniences like lost baggage, or more serious issues like illnesses and natural disasters. Choosing the right insurance policy can be tricky though, especially because there are so many competing services to choose from. While loads of […]

  • How to watch the Star Trek movies & TV shows in order

    Star Trek has one of the most sprawling universes out there, with numerous TV shows, animated series and blockbuster films dating back by nearly eighty years, and dotted across numerous timelines within the narrative. Therefore, easing yourself into the Trekkie fandom is no easy feat. There’s numerous ways to catch up on everything within the […]

  • What is Twitch Prime?

    If you’ve spent much time playing videogames over the past few years, you’ve probably heard of the streaming giant Twitch. What you might not know is that the platform is actually owned by the even gianter Amazon, and that it comes with its very own version of Prime. This is our comprehensive guide to what […]