Dean Heckscher

Dean Heckscher was a content producer and editor at Canstar Blue for more than five years until 2024, most recently as the Site Editor. He holds dual Bachelor degrees in Business and Creative and Professional Writing from the Queensland University of Technology.


Your guide to Easter long weekend trading hours

Your guide to 2024 Easter long weekend trading hours

Posted by April 2nd 2024

Aussie families will be out and about for Easter this year, taking advantage of the long weekend and enjoying a break together. With many shops and stores closed over the Easter weekend, it can be …


Basics of Ducted Air

Is my house suitable for ducted air con?

Posted by November 23rd 2023

For many Australians, air conditioning is an essential to making it through summer. The harsh sun, heat waves that can last for weeks and breezes that feel like someone opened the oven door mean many …


Woman using phone

How to screenshot on iPhone

Posted by September 24th 2024

A screenshot is one of the handiest tools on your iPhone, allowing you to share images with friends, keep directions handy offline, remember important details, capture video stills, use screen grabs to teach computer skills …


Using iPhone functions

Accessibility features on iPhone and how to use them

Posted by September 27th 2023

Smartphones have undoubtedly changed how we operate in our day-to-day lives, giving us access to a wider pool of tasks and apps to help get the job done. But did you know that iPhones have …


How to unlock a disabled iPhone

Posted by September 27th 2023

Disabling your iPhone and locking yourself out can be an easy thing to do. Whether you have entered the wrong passcode too many times, changed your passcode during an upgrade to i0s 14, or even just forgotten …


Average car price in Australia

How much do Australians spend on new cars?

Posted by July 4th 2025

Looking to drive a hard bargain on a new set of wheels? Of course you are! But first, it’s important to know how much a new car really costs – and how much others before …


Studying Online

Are online degrees a good idea?

Posted by August 15th 2023

Online degrees give you the opportunity to access a high-quality education on a flexible schedule. They’re a popular option in Australia, with most universities offering a wide range of courses and degrees up to a …


Students studying with laptops

Why study in Australia? The benefits of studying in Australia

Posted by August 15th 2023

Heading to university can offer you life changing opportunities and the ability to turn your passions into a career. Choosing where to begin your higher education however, can be more difficult, with thousands of options …


Weather Apps

The Best Weather Apps in Australia for 2023

Posted by August 30th 2024

There’s nothing worse than being caught out in the rain without an umbrella. If only it could be avoided! Oh wait, it can. Weather apps have been around for as long as apps have been …


EOFY Washing Machine Sales

2023 EOFY Washing Machine Sales

Posted by July 3rd 2023

The washing machine can be the unsung hero of the house, helping to keep the household looking and feeling fresh. But as with any workhorse, it can get tired after years of use, with the …