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Why we need to return to one on-field referee after massive NRL Grand Final blunder
If ever there was an argument for returning to having just one on-field referee in the NRL it was the Grand Final between the Sydney…
The NBN may charge a “Netflix Tax” – you’re kidding me right?
Can you believe NBN Co is thinking of charging customers extra for using the connection they are already paying for if they want to…
Why the Telstra Smart Modem is not so smart
Telstra introduced their Smart Modem Gen 2 last year that offers a 4G back-up in the event of a service outage. Sounds pretty good…
Why Labor’s ambitious electric car goal is an electric dream
Labor leader Bill Shorten’s plan for half the new cars sold to be electric vehicles by 2030 highlighted how little Australians know…
Why your water resistant iPhone is not covered under warranty for water damage
Did you know that your water resistant iPhone is not covered under warranty for water damage? A couple of Tech Guide readers found…
Why I came out of retirement to play in the NRL Masters
My love of rugby league is pretty obvious. So is the pride I have that I’ve played the game at the professional level with the…
NRL sex tapes show why we’re stuck in the oversharing culture
Here we are, a week out from the start of the 2019 NRL season and the talk isn’t about which team is the favourite to win the…
We’ve finally been connected to the NBN – here’s our experience
After hearing about other people's NBN stories for years, we’ve finally been connected ourselves to the NBN - and it was an…
Will Apple replace the Lightning port with USB-C on the iPhone like it did with iPad Pro
Apple’s announcement this week of the iPad Pro was a significant one and not just because it’s an impressive and powerful product …
Should we be outraged about the Everest projection on the Sydney Opera House
There's been a lot of hysteria about the use of the Opera House sails being used to project the Everest barrier draw - an event that…
Are the new iPhones worth the money?
The new iPhone is how much? That's been a common response since Apple unveiled its latest, biggest and most expensive iPhones today.…
Is Kmart’s decision to stop selling DVDs the beginning of the end for physical media
Kmart will no longer sell DVDs and Blu-ray discs in their stores with the remaining stock heavily discounted in a massive clearance…
How I became the first SonnenFlat customer and got my electricity bills down to $0
Receiving your energy bill can be frightening. Shocking is probably a better word because shocked is exactly how most Australians…
We revisit some of The Untouchables shooting locations in Chicago
We were in Chicago recently for the Apple education event, it’s a city that has been the location for numerous movies including one…
Can you stay on Facebook and still keep your data safe?
Worries about privacy on Facebook is nothing new but this week they reached a new level and droves of users are contemplating…
Losing your internet has a far greater impact on our connected lives – we found out the hard…
The saying that you only miss something when it’s gone applies even more when you’re talking about the internet. Or the lack of…
Why did it take three policemen to solve a Telstra customer’s NBN issues?
How far would you be willing to go to sort out your Internet issues? One man staged a sit in at a Sydney Telstra store until police…
Do you think your old iPhone is getting slower? It’s not your imagination
If you've got an older iPhone and you think it's slowing down - it's not your imagination. Apple admitted it had throttled back…
Why it was the right time to install solar panels and a storage battery in my home
There are some big decisions you make in your life that can have a huge effect on you and your family. One of them for me was…
How we took a Tesla Model X for a long drive without getting battery anxiety
We’ve heard of battery anxiety when it comes to smartphones. But what about the battery anxiety when taking a Tesla electric car on…