Tag: computing
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 review: The new ChromeOS sweet spot
In the last few years, I’ve felt like Chromebooks have hit a plateau. ChromeOS is a quirky but mature platform at this point, and Google has continued to add smart and useful features on a regular basis. But the hardware has felt pretty stagnant, with a few exceptions. Most Chromebooks…
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These early NBN 500 plans have me super excited for the official rollout – and it’s just 2 weeks away
Some of the biggest changes to the NBN since its launch are just around the corner, with planned NBN speed upgrades going live from Sunday, September 14. When they do, millions of homes in Australia with fibre to the premises (FTTP) or hybrid fibre coax (HFC) connections will be eligible…
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Buying an 8GB laptop in 2025 is a mistake
That slight pause when you share your screen on a video call. The stutter when you switch back to your browser. If this sounds familiar, the culprit is probably a lack of memory in your laptop – and it’s a problem that being stuck with 8GB of RAM can no…
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Microsoft claims Windows 11 is innocent of killing SSDs – but the mystery continues
Microsoft has finished its investigation into reports of an SSD-breaking bug The company said the August update for Windows 11 isn’t to blame There are still reports of drive failures filtering in, though, and some folks aren’t happy with Microsoft’s conclusion Microsoft has been investigating reports of the most recent…
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1535, Monday, September 1
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Wordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here. It’s time for your guide…
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AI impersonation scams are sky-rocketing in 2025, security experts warn – here’s how to stay safe
AI impersonation scams use voice cloning and deepfake video to convincingly mimic trusted people Cybercriminals target people and businesses through calls, video meetings, messages, and emails Experts say that independently verifying identities and using multi-factor authentication are key to protecting yourself Imagine getting a frantic call from your best friend.…
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