With winter fast approaching, Australians are stocking up on essential gear to beat the cold evenings and frosty mornings. With devices becoming more of our everyday life, touchscreen gloves are becoming a hot essential for winter, allowing you to keep your digits warm while keeping up with work and play. But how do touchscreen gloves … Continued
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its latest report on NBN speeds across the country – and for the third quarter in a row, Optus has claimed the top spot. The ninth Measuring Broadband Australia report is now live, and despite the increased traffic and data demands of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, … Continued
Sydneysiders are blessed with some of Australia’s cleanest water, most of which is sourced naturally from Lake Burragorang at Warragamba. From here, water undergoes stringent testing and is filtered to ensure water quality is of a high standard, as well as being safe to drink. But just how much does this water cost? In this … Continued
While many of us will prefer to work in a paperless environment, some jobs are just done better with paper, meaning having a printer on hand in your home office can help save you from ducking down to a printing store and paying out the nose for that report you need. But while you can … Continued
Telstra has announced several updates to its newly-launched My Telstra app, including a self-service ‘health check’ for NBN customers. Alongside changes to available media and entertainment options, plus an updated Telstra Plus rewards experience, the My Telstra app will now allow customers to run simple NBN connectivity tests straight from their phone or compatible device. … Continued
NBN Co has released its latest weekly report into how Australian households are using the network during the COVID-19 pandemic – and to no-one’s surprise, demand is still sky-high. The company’s Australian Broadband Data Demand report has shown that while data usage is beginning to subside, it’s still much higher than the ‘normal’ usage patterns … Continued
Whether you’re taking a shower or a sip, it can be easy to forget that water comes with a price tag. And while most Australians have been taught to conserve our most precious resource from a young age, it’s not until you get much older and a water bill lands in your mailbox that you … Continued
Punching things can not only be therapeutic, but can prove to be a tough workout, especially if you’re using proper equipment. With boxing and mixed martial arts arguably the epitome of fitness in terms of combining cardio fitness, muscle endurance and strength, punching bags are a good investment in any home gym. But what should … Continued
Good news for Telstra customers – the telco has finally enabled SMS over WiFi, after reports circulated that people in regional Australia could not properly authenticate their COVIDSafe app without a text message. In regional communities where mobile reception isn’t great, people weren’t able to install the COVIDSafe app, as it requires Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). … Continued
If you’ve been searching for a simple mobile solution for the whole family, Optus has come to the rescue. The telco has launched a brand new Family Plan, featuring four SIMs and a range of child-friendly safety features (plus 250GB of mobile data!) for $149 per month. Designed for families of four or more, the … Continued