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Parental Controls One Year After Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban On 10 December 2025, the Australian Government brought in a law that stops under-16s from having accounts on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The idea was to protect young Australians from the pressures and risks that come with […]

Refurbished laptops in Australia: Worth it or a waste of money? A refurbished laptop is a second-hand laptop that’s been tested and repaired by a business, then resold in good working order. For most people, a refurbished laptop is worth it. You pay less than you would for the same […]

How to build a cheap gaming PC in Australia You can build a cheap gaming PC in Australia that handles most games well at 1080p. In 2026, a realistic lower-end budget for the parts is around $1,200 to $1,800. That’s more than a year ago, because RAM prices have skyrocketed. […]

Can you get files back from a broken hard drive? In most cases, you can get files back from a broken hard drive. Your files are still on the disk, but the computer just can’t read them. To give yourself the best chance of a full recovery, stop using the […]

17 ways to speed up your computer in minutes Computer running painfully slow? The good news is, there are some quick and free fixes you can try right now to speed it up. Restarting, closing tabs, stopping startup programs, and freeing up storage space can get a sluggish computer back […]

Free antivirus vs. paid antivirus: Which option is best for you? Not sure whether free or paid antivirus is right for you?  If you mostly use your device for emails and web browsing, a free option might give you enough basic protection. That said, if you want extras like a […]