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Windows security settings worth switching on tonight
Your Windows PC ships with most of its good security gear turned off by default. Here's what we'd flick on…
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Phone cameras explained: why megapixels matter less than you think
A 200-megapixel phone camera sounds impressive on the box. Here's why that number tells you almost nothing about the photos…
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How to reinstall Windows cleanly without losing a single file
A clean reinstall sounds terrifying until you've done it once. Here's how we approach it without losing a single photo,…
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Pixel vs Galaxy software: the everyday differences that matter
Both now promise seven years of updates. The Pixel vs Galaxy software experience still feels nothing alike day to day.…
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Windows 11 settings worth changing on a new PC
Fresh Windows 11 install, same old defaults. Here's what we switch off, on and up before a new PC ever…
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Refurbished phones Australia: what to check before buying
Refurbished and second-hand phones can be the smartest buy in the shop. They can also be a slow-motion headache. Here's…
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Full phone storage? Here’s how to fix it without losing photos
"Storage almost full" doesn't have to mean choosing between your photos and a working phone. Here's the sensible fix.
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Satellite messaging on phones: what works in the outback now
Satellite texting is now a checkbox feature on new phones, but out past the last tower it behaves very differently…
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Portable projectors: what to actually expect before you buy one
Portable projectors promise a cinema in a backpack. Our take on what they're genuinely good at, and where the spec…
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Xbox on PC: how the Xbox app and Game Pass really work
Thinking about Xbox on your Windows PC? Here's what the Xbox app and Game Pass actually do, what they cost…
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