Microsoft backflips on OneDrive cloud storage cut
Adam Turner Microsoft giveth, Microsoft taketh away, everyone complains so Microsoft giveth back.
Backup: the Christmas gift that keeps on giving
Adam Turner A reliable file backup regime is the perfect gift for someone who could lose everything these holidays.
Amazon adds more than 1000 Aussie pickup locations with ParcelPoint
Adam Turner Rather than waiting around for unreliable couriers in the lead up to Christmas, you can have your Amazon parcels delivered to a nearby business and pick them up when it suits you.
Time is running out to upgrade or abandon Internet Explorer
Adam Turner Microsoft is scrapping security updates for older versions of Internet Explorer as it pushes PC owners towards Windows 10.
Review: 360fly 360-degree action camera
Adam Turner An action camera with eyes in the back of its head, the 360fly ensures you don't miss a thing.
Christmas lights can leave your Wi-Fi gadgets in the dark
Adam Turner As we get into the festive spirit, take care that your Christmas tree lights aren't crippling your Wi-Fi network.
Hands on BrydgeAir iPad keyboard
Adam Turner Better than the keyboard built into many ultra-thin notebooks, the BrydgeAir is a great way to turn an iPad into a serious productivity tool.
Hands on Synology DS216play Ultra HD network drive
Adam Turner Synology demands sacrifices, including Plex, in return for the ability to fling Ultra HD video around your home.
Raspberry Pi Zero is an incredibly small, $7 computer
Tim Biggs Imagine, a full computer so small and cheap that you can get one for free, stuck on the front of a magazine like a sample of hand soap.
Rdio listeners need a new place to call home
Adam Turner Is the shift to Spotify a no-brainer, or will ex-Rdio subscribers look elsewhere for their music fix?
Forget Story Mode, where's Minecraft Advanced Editor Mode?
Adam Turner Rather than turning Minecraft into a guided Choose Your Own Adventure, when will they flesh out the rollback features for people who like to build their own Minecraft adventures?
Aussie rivals won't beat Netflix by commissioning their own TV shows
Adam Turner Australia's media giants threw away their best chance to beat Netflix by refusing to work together.
What's the best way to nurture kids interested in coding?
Adam Turner There's a push to make programming part of the school curriculum, but what can you do to encourage kids already showing an interest in creating rather than just consuming?
Laptops
Laptop tablet? Tablet laptop? Both, actually
Peter Wells With the Surface, Microsoft designed a tablet that could moonlight as fully fledged desktop machine. The Surface Book flips that emphasis; this is a laptop that can convert to a tablet, but that small change makes for a completely new experience.
Netflix and Apple TV dominate Aussie subscription video
Adam Turner Despite all the new gadgets and video services at our disposal, the usual suspects still rule Australian lounge rooms.
Hands on: Panasonic Firefox OS Smart TV
Adam Turner Firefox sounds like a great Smart TV foundation, but Panasonic's efforts will only appeal to people looking to keep things simple.
Hands on: is Apple's iPad Pro a PC and laptop killer?
Tim Biggs It's not hard to imagine that for some the iPad Pro is all they need besides a phone.
What's the killer app for the new Apple TV?
Adam Turner In a fledgling App Store dominated by games and streaming video services, you'll find a few gems to make the new Apple TV more useful in your lounge room.
Tech
Microsoft opens flagship Sydney store
Tim Biggs and Ben Grubb Microsoft's first Australian store could put personal computer repair shops out of business.
iPad Pro won't be the nail in PC's coffin
Adam Turner Comment: Apple's new chief has clearly discovered Steve Jobs' private kool-aid stash.
