Tech’s delusion of simplicity
We know how to push the right buttons on our shiny doodads but, asks ANNA BUTTERFIELD, do we know what's going on under the
Leave no online trace with Norton VPN
There are some compelling reasons for subscribing to a VPN, but what even is a VPN? PAT PILCHER reviews an especially reliable contender and
How to make Google Gemini the Default Android Assistant
PAT PILCHER takes Google's new Gemini AI assistant for a spin and tells you everything you need to know to get this latest greatest
This mesh router looks like a manta ray
With its ease of set-up, striking design and way of dealing with Wi-Fi dead spots, the Aquila Pro is up there with the best
You need more Ethernet ports. End of story
PAT PILCHER has one heck of a lot of gadgets which means he needs a lot of Ethernet ports. If you do too, check
Nest, mesh and forget
Desirous of blinding-fast internet speed and no blind spots in your home? PAT PILCHER thinks Google’s new Nest Wi-Fi Pro might be the answer.
Norton Genie uses AI to take on scammers
Norton's completely free new service uses AI to detect email, text and social media scams. What's not to like, asks PAT PILCHER.
Perfection for a price: Netgear’s Orbi 860 mesh
Orbi's latest mesh system costs a bomb but as PAT PILCHER found out it's fast as hell and practically bomb-proof.
Zyxel’s SCR-50AXE Router: blazing fast and free security too
PAT PILCHER finds a router that offers the kind of blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6E performance and cloud-based free security service he expects.
Neat Frame Video Device makes for glitch free meetings
Video meetings can be disastrous when they result in glitchy frustration but PAT PILCHER discovers a product set to end all that hassle.
Netgear’s Orbi Wi-Fi 6E – The best mesh system yet?
It comes with a premium price but Netgear's Orbi is the king of mesh systems, writes PAT PILCHER, and will banish those black spots.
Kiwi Twitch stars share their tips
PAT PILCHER has a natter with three hot Kiwi Twitch stars who give us some really cool tips.
Keeping kids safe with Alexa
PAT PILCHER on a special child-friendly update for Alexa that makes the world a much safer place.
Norton AntiTrack – Flipping the bird at internet marketers
Tired of the personal info-grab that constitutes life in the digital fast lane? PAT PILCHER has got just the thing.
D-Link launches new Wi-Fi 6 mesh gear
D-Link's new Eagle Pro mesh routers come with faster Wi-Fi 6 and a sparkly dash of AI, reports PAT PILCHER.
D-Link Eagle Pro M15 AI Mesh Network Kit – Wi-Fi 6 Mesh, Hell Yeah!
Is the Wi-Fi in your home slow and unreliable, or do you have stubborn coverage dead zones? PAT PILCHER might just have the solution.
2Degrees mobile 5G goes live and 5G broadband on the way
Mobile 5G broadband went live on Monday, and 2Degrees confirms they’re working on fixed 5G broadband too, writes PAT PILCHER.
D-Link DWA-X1850 USB Wi-Fi 6 Dongle/DIR X3260 Router REVIEW
PAT PILCHER reviews a very handy and reliable router and dongle that will prevent your network system from going down the crapper.
Facebook rocks/sucks/whatever
The recent outage of the social media giant shows how dangerously over-reliant we’ve become. I know a couple of people who don’t use Facebook.
Clash of the titans – Apple Vs Facebook
PAT PILCHER reports on the stoush of the century - the looming battle between the two titans of the tech world, Facebook and Apple.
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