Are your phone’s privacy settings doing anything?
Your phone is a door to the world, but doors can let information in and out. Are the privacy settings letting you shut the door on data you want kept in?
Technology questions & answers
If you've ever wanted the answer to a burning question about technology, Pickr's experts are only too happy to answer. There's a reason media appearances end with "happy to help", because Pickr is happy to do just that.
In this section, you'll find the answers to tech-related puzzles and concepts. In short, you've got questions, and we have answers.
Latest in q&a
Amazon cuts support on old Kindles, so what can you do?
Owners of an older Kindle may want to consider shifting to something else in the near future, or buying a brand new model, as Amazon pulls the plug on outdated gear.
Why CGNAT could break your streaming (and what to do)
Depending on who you connect to the internet with, a technology at your ISP could be preventing access. What is CGNAT and why is it to blame for Disney+ not working?
Why scammers are trying to reset your Instagram password
You get a message from Instagram asking you to reset your password, but you didn’t do it, and it looks legit. What’s going on?
What is WiFi 8?
The next WiFi technology expected in either 2026 or 2027 isn’t necessarily about faster speeds, but better and more reliable reach in general. Just what we all wanted.
The social media ban is here: what does it mean?
From December 10, Australia’s controversial social media age ban goes into effect. What does it mean for kids and teens, and can it be avoided?
Can parents override the social media minimum age ban?
From December 10, anyone under the age will be knocked off the biggest social media services, but what if parents want their kids to have access?
Will AI make technology more expensive in 2026?
No one can predict the future, but if you’re thinking of buying new tech in the new year, AI could make prices go up. And that might make you buy new gear now.
What is a ghost store, and how can you avoid them?
It’s always a time for a bargain, but what happens when a sale is too good? You might be staring down the barrel of a ghost store.
Windows 10 is officially End of Life, so what can you do?
Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on Windows 10, and if you have an older PC, you have a few options available to you. What are they, and what’s next?
