Technology
Whether you're a beginner or technologically advanced, YourLifeChoices Technology page has everything you need to understand and make the most of your computer, smartphone or mobile device.
Online safety is also an important issue and we keep you up-to-date with the latest downloads, anti-virus software and how to avoid scams. We offer short-cut keystrokes if you want to save time and 'how-to' guides for all the best gadgets.
Technology can help you tidy your home
Technology can help you tidy your home
Do you need to declutter?
Travel tech to invade privacy
Travel tech to invade privacy
The trade-off between travelling in a COVID-safe manner and your privacy.
Gadget gifts to put on your list
Gadget gifts to put on your list
Are you a difficult person to buy presents for? Why not add these gadgets to ...
How ‘successful’ are dating apps?
How ‘successful’ are dating apps?
The downsides of dating apps, and how to overcome them.
How to make your home more secure
How to make your home more secure
Expert explains how to keep your home and garden as secure as possible.
Compact photo printers
Compact photo printers
Camilla misses having photos in an album and wants to know if she should buy ...
Computers
Compact photo printers
Camilla misses having photos in an album and wants to know if she should buy a printer.
Photo printersHow to enlarge text on your devices
Find out how to enlarge the screen text on your device and stop straining your eyes.
Look after your eyesWow the grandkids on your video call
Video calls are vital during COVID-19. Here are some simple ways to improve them.
Staying in touchGadgets
Gadget gifts to put on your list
Are you a difficult person to buy presents for? Why not add these gadgets to your list?
Gadget giftsAffordable gadgets that make life easier
It can be difficult to keep up with new technology, but it doesn’t have to be expensive.
Affordable techHow to enlarge text on your devices
Find out how to enlarge the screen text on your device and stop straining your eyes.
Look after your eyesPhones
Phone call good for mental health
Psychologists tell why you should skip the texting and make a phone call.
Reach out and reconnectHow to enlarge text on your devices
Find out how to enlarge the screen text on your device and stop straining your eyes.
Look after your eyesWow the grandkids on your video call
Video calls are vital during COVID-19. Here are some simple ways to improve them.
Staying in touchInternet
COVID-19 exposes broadband gaps
Is Australia’s poor internet infrastructure a risk to public health?
NBN shortcomingsHow scammers take over email
Research uncovers a specialised economy emerging around email account takeover.
Email concernDid Google mislead on personal data use?
Google taken to court over its expanded use of personal data.
Data dramaSocial Networking
Can you trust Facebook friends?
Kaye’s friends have alerted her to Facebook using her name to promote products.
Trust issuesFaceTime for beginners
Is there a better way to share a relaxed conversation with friends and family than FaceTime?
How to get startedSeven Skype tips and tricks
Skype can provide you with more than just video calls and instant messaging.
Skype tricksSoftware & Downloads
Gmail update makes email easier
The latest update for Gmail on desktops is of great significant to those used to a more traditional setup.
Gmail updateMust-have new Google tool
Google has released a must download extension for its internet browser Google Chrome.
Secure your passwordHow to manage your iPad downloads
Find out how to free up some storage space on your iPhone or iPad.
Essential tech tipsOnline Shopping
Why the same product has multiple prices
Sneaky system means a product can have different prices for different customers.
Spot the differenceCBA offers digital receipts
The Commonwealth Bank will provide itemised digital receipts through its app.
Digital receiptsOnline shopping frenzy explained
You can blame these psychological drivers for your online shopping splurge.
Coping with stressSafety Online
Careful what you tell AI
It’s amazing what personal information people are prepared to give to AI.
AI awarenessHow to stop ads following you
Ever gone shoe shopping online and been bombarded with ads? Here’s how to stop it.
Stop following me!Why you may need to rethink passwords
A computer can guess more than 100,000,000,000 passwords per second. Is yours secure?
Complex is kingTechnology News
App to protect aged care residents?
‘Zipline’ allows facilities to track visits and stick to social distancing guidelines.
Connect and protectIn defence of the COVIDsafe app
‘We should be critical of people who ignore social distancing guidelines, not the app.’
‘It doesn’t hurt’Woes of government algorithms
From robo-debt to racism: what happens when government algorithms make the decisions.
Shortcomings of techTechnology Q&A
Seven Skype tips and tricks
Skype can provide you with more than just video calls and instant messaging.
Skype tricksHow to back up a Google calendar
Belinda is worried about her online calendar having a meltdown and wants to know her options.
Backing upShould I buy a cordless vacuum?
Liz’s old vacuum cleaner has died and she wants to know if cordless vacs are up to the task.
Things that suckTechnology News
Centrelink facial ID fears grow
The expansion of controversial ID measures is criticised as dangerous and intrusive.
Face up to Big BrotherWhy virtual violence is a problem
You wouldn’t hit a dog, so why kill one in a video game?
Is respect at stake?Can selfies detect heart disease?
New research uses artificial intelligence to analyse facial photos.
Selfie diagnosis
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