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Why AI chatbots make things up, and how to catch it
Chatbots state wrong answers with total confidence. Here's why that happens and the simple habits that catch it before it…
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Two-factor authentication: SMS vs apps vs security keys
SMS codes, authenticator apps or a physical security key: we work out which type of two-factor authentication actually suits Australian…
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Starting with Linux: how to pick your first distribution
Windows 10 support is winding down and curiosity about Linux is up. Here's how to actually choose a first distribution…
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Streaming services in Australia compared: what’s worth paying for
Forget "which streaming service is best". Here's what each one in Australia is actually for, and which subscriptions we reckon…
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Open source explained: who writes free software, and why
Free software underpins your phone, your bank and most of the web. Here's who actually writes it, and why that…
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AI translation tools compared for travellers and families
Phone translation apps promise fluent conversations in any language. We tested the claims against what actually happens at a market…
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Investment scams on social media: the warning signs
A fake "whitelist", a countdown timer, a stranger who seems to really know their stuff. We walk through what actually…
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Phone Repair or Replace: What Australians Should Know
Cracked screen, dying battery: we break down your consumer rights, real repair costs, and when replacing your phone actually makes…
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How to Secure Your Home Router in 2026
A practical, twenty-minute checklist for NBN households: the admin password, WPA3, firmware, guest networks and why routers get targeted.
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Passkeys Explained: A Practical Guide for Australians
What a passkey actually is, which Australian banks and government services support one, and what to do if you lose…
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