Optus lets you “Pause” services, yet won’t affect your billing
A curious feature addition to Optus services might just let you stop calls and notifications, but you'll keep…
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Facebook hack leaks accounts worldwide, 7 million in Australia
Bad news for people who use Facebook today, as a hack it has since patched up has seen account info leaked worldwide.
Three ways to keep your files backed up on World Backup Day
March 31 is World Backup Day, so take a moment to make sure your important files are somewhere that matters.
Qobuz set to bring HiFi streaming to Australia in April
Australians who love HiFi audio quality have a couple of choices for high-res streaming, but they're about to…
Captain Kirk meets AI as William Shatner turns to digital
If you've always wanted to ask questions to William Shatner, you might soon get your chance.
How do you stay on top of scams?
There's no shortage of scams out in the world, so keeping on top of them is important. What can you do to stay…
Australians losing out to investment scams grow (and how to spot one)
Scammers are about, and they're targeting your wallet with attacks aplenty, focusing on investment and dating…
Messenger adds pizazz to video calls with Aussie artist
Ever since we've been working from home, our video call backgrounds have been in urgent need of oomph. Facebook…
Why random international numbers are calling you
Lesotho. Sudan. Bhutan. If you get a sudden phone call from these this week, it's a scam. Don't pick up or call back.
Scammers try a dark approach with coronavirus vaccine scams
Now that vaccines are available, scammers are attempting to fleece people another way: offering vaccines on the…