Why you may not be able to call your energy company right now

With much of Australia – and the world – now in self-isolation due to coronavirus, many businesses have been adversely impacted and staff have been sent home to work where possible. Energy companies are no exception, with long delay times reported at call centres – both local and overseas as retailers have to adjust to … Continued

Desk Chair Buying Guide

With recent events forcing millions of Australians to work from home, everyone is looking to build a home office or upgrade their existing one. The humble desk chair is arguably the most important part of any home office setup, but is often overshadowed by fancier, more high-tech gadgets. But considering a good desk chair can … Continued

Star Trek series ‘Star Trek: Picard’ streaming on Amazon Prime Video Australia

Trekkies rejoice – everyone’s favourite USS Enterprise Captain is returning to our screens in a new Star Trek spin-off show, Star Trek: Picard. This new series has been created for the streaming platform CBS All Access (USA), but for Aussie fans, we’ll get access thanks to Amazon Prime Video. How to watch Star Trek: Picard … Continued

Energy companies told not to chase up debts or disconnect customers during COVID-19 crisis

Energy companies are being urged to “put customers first” during the coronavirus health crisis, with many Australian families expected to struggle with their bills. The energy regulator has reminded retailers that they provide an essential service and have a key role to play in protecting residential and business customers. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has … Continued

Where to buy meat online

Supermarkets and butcher shops around Australia are in short supply of fresh meats amid coronavirus outbreak panic buying. The increase in demand has also seen some meat delivery services temporarily suspend online ordering. But if you think you’ll have to forgo pork on your fork until the pandemic is over, you’re mis-steak-en. Thanks to online … Continued

What does coronavirus mean for your gym membership?

Gyms across Australia are temporarily shutting their doors on the advice of various government and health officials, affecting the daily routines of many fitness buffs around the country. And since it’ll be a while before we can all get back to hitting the weights, there’s one big question on many Aussies’ lips — what will … Continued

Cloud Storage Platforms Compared

Cloud storage services are vital for making sure your hard work stays secure and available at all times, with plenty of platforms available for when you run into annoying tech issues, or you need to work from a different computer. But which platform should you be using, and what features does each platform have? To … Continued

‘Netflix Party’: How does it work?

Whether you’re travelling for work, social distancing, or mum just didn’t let you, sometimes those movie nights with friends just have to be put on hold. Luckily, there’s a new way to hang out with your buddies (sort of) and binge-watch your favourite titles. It’s called ‘Netflix Party’ – a Google Chrome Extension that can … Continued

NBN boosts capacity ahead of COVID-19 traffic surge

With the NBN traffic set to explode thanks to coronavirus-related social distancing and isolation, there’s been understandable concern about how our nation’s primary fixed-line broadband network will cope. But in a welcome move, NBN Co has announced it will waive charges for resellers to buy additional capacity of up to 40%, meaning there’ll be more … Continued

Where to buy hand sanitiser in stores and online

Hand sanitiser has become somewhat of a liquid gold. The coronavirus outbreak has caused a national shortage of the antibacterial gel, with most supermarkets and stores sold out across the country. The pandemic panic buying has led many retailers to impose strict purchase limits on sanitiser and other essential items like toilet paper to give … Continued