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24 August 2026
How to Block Annoying Spam Callers
Tired of scam calls during dinner? Block repeat offenders in a few taps on Android or iPhone, plus the Silence Unknown Callers trick.
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17 August 2026
The Truth About Refurbished Computers: Bargain or Gamble?
“Refurbished” is one of those words that means very different things depending on who is selling. Done properly, a refurbished computer is one of…
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10 August 2026
The Hidden Drain: Managing ‘Digital Subscriptions’
Small unexplained charges on your bank statement? How to find and cancel forgotten subscriptions on iPhone and Android.
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3 August 2026
Setting Up a Safe Computer or Tablet for the Grandkids
The grandkids are visiting more often, or they have their first device, and someone needs to make sure it is safe without wrapping them…
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27 July 2026
Don’t Fall for the “Urgent Web Browser” Warning
Red screen, loud beeping, 'call Microsoft now'? It's scareware, not a real virus scan. How to escape safely.
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20 July 2026
Two-Factor Authentication: The Extra Lock on Your Digital Front Door
You have probably been nagged to turn on “two-factor authentication” by your bank, your email, and half the apps on your phone. It sounds…
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13 July 2026
Smart TV Stuttering? It Might Not Be the Internet
Netflix buffering on your Smart TV? The fix might be a $50 streaming stick, not a new TV or faster internet.
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6 July 2026
Why Computers Slow Down Over Time (and What Actually Helps)
Every computer owner knows the pattern: blazing fast out of the box, then a year or two later it takes forever to start, programs…
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29 June 2026
The Trouble with Free Public Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi is convenient but risky. The 'Evil Twin' trick, what never to do on open networks, and the Auto-Join fix.
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22 June 2026
Fake Tax Refund Emails Are Everywhere Right Now: EOFY Scam Season
It is late June, your tax paperwork is on your mind, and then it lands in your inbox: an email from the “ATO” saying…
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