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Illustration of saved browser passwords moving through a plain-text CSV file into an encrypted vault, with a note to delete the file after import

Password managers · Oct 17

How to import passwords from Chrome into a password manager

Export, import, then delete the plain-text file: how to move Chrome passwords into a password manager safely.

A phone's Wi-Fi list shows two networks with the same café name, beside three steps: confirm the network, set it to public and add a reputable VPN.

VPN · Oct 16

VPN on public Wi-Fi: when you need one and what else to check

A VPN adds a layer on café and airport Wi-Fi, but the network name, sharing settings and HTTPS matter too.

Files and database copy from an old host to a new host, while the domain's DNS switches to the new host last.

WordPress · Oct 16

How to migrate WordPress to a new host, step by step

Copy the files and database, test the new copy, then switch DNS: a step-by-step WordPress move for small sites.

A laptop sends the same backup files to a compact external SSD and a larger portable hard drive, with a disconnected archive copy shown separately.

Backup · Oct 16

SSD vs HDD for backup: which external drive to buy

Choose an external SSD or hard drive by capacity, speed, portability and how you will keep a second copy.

A cloud marked 5 GB beside a full storage bar split into photos, backups, messages, and mail and Drive, each with a way to clear space.

iCloud · Oct 15

How to free up iCloud storage before paying for more

Clear old backups, photos, Messages attachments and Mail before you pay for a bigger iCloud+ plan.

Illustration of a Windows Security settings window with four sections and a shield

Antivirus · Oct 14

Windows Security settings worth checking

Seven Windows Security switches to check in Windows 11, from tamper protection to memory integrity.

VPN · Oct 12

Is a free VPN safe? What free plans limit and what to check

What research found inside free VPN apps, how the reputable free plans limit you and five checks before installing one.

A phone shows three text threads: a registered sender name, an Unverified thread and an ordinary phone number, beside Stop, Check and Protect

Scams · Oct 11

How to spot scam texts and calls in Australia

What the "Unverified" SMS label means, the warning signs ACMA lists, and what to do if you have replied.

Australian presence branches into .au general use and .com.au business eligibility

Domains · Oct 11

Register an .au domain: eligibility and steps

Choose .au or .com.au, prepare Australian presence evidence and keep the domain licence in the right name.

A device app starts its tunnel on the device; a router client starts it on the router

VPN · Oct 11

VPN on router vs device: choose your setup

Compare router and device VPN setups by coverage, compatibility, control and the devices you take away from home.

Archive box and download arrow for a Google data export

Google Takeout · Oct 10

Google Takeout: download your data without missing a product

Google Takeout builds a portable archive of selected Google products. It is an export, not a complete backup service.

Three second-factor options ranked: a security key or passkey at the top, an authenticator app in the middle and SMS or email codes at the bottom.

Two-factor authentication · Oct 4

Authenticator app or SMS code: which second factor to use

Why an authenticator app beats an SMS code, where security keys fit, and how to switch without locking yourself out.

A phone holds the private key, unlocked by face, fingerprint or PIN, and sends a signed challenge to a website that keeps only the public key.

Passkeys · Oct 3

How to set up passkeys on Google, Apple, Microsoft and myGov

Set up passkeys on your key accounts, choose where they are stored and keep a way back in.

Files pass through an inspection gate and branch towards allowed files or quarantine.

Antivirus · Sep 27

Best antivirus software: what is worth paying for?

Compare built-in Windows protection and three paid suites by device coverage, useful extras and renewal terms.

Three different account keys share one keyring, with a reminder to plan account recovery.

Password managers · Sep 27

Best password managers for your everyday accounts

Compare four password managers by free features, device access, family sharing and recovery options.

Visitors connect to a layered hosting server, with a separate backup document beside it.

Web hosting · Sep 26

Best hosting services for an Australian website

Compare hosting by support, backups, server location and the bill that arrives after the introductory offer.

Sync uses two-way arrows between devices, while backup keeps earlier copies with a restore path.

Cloud storage · Sep 25

Best cloud storage and backup for everyday files

Choose between everyday file access and a recovery plan with four cloud storage and backup options.

A device sends traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a VPN exit, then onward to the web.

VPN · Sep 25

Best VPN services: four options for Australians

Compare four VPN services by device limits, Australian locations, useful features and the next renewal bill.

Samsung Portable SSD T9 drive, packaging and supplied cables.

Backups · Sep 20

Backups that restore: build and test a recovery plan

Go beyond the completion message: organise copies, measure the recovery gap and restore real files.

Bitwarden import screen showing available credential-import options.

Bitwarden · Aug 31

Bitwarden adds Keeper imports and Send controls

August’s business update improves migration and sharing oversight, with an interface beta still ahead.

Wix Headless announcement graphic showing a storefront and connected business tools

Best Hosting Services · Jul 22

Wix Headless connects AI-built frontends to business services

Wix Headless offers business services behind a custom frontend.

Phone displaying ExpressKeys while resting on a blue sofa

Best Password Managers · Jul 3

ExpressKeys adds passkeys, sharing and deleted-item recovery

ExpressKeys adds passkeys, secure sharing and recovery for deleted items.

Bitwarden Help Center graphic identifying the Fill Assist feature.

Bitwarden · Jun 26

Bitwarden adds Fill assist for difficult login forms

Bitwarden Fill assist fixes autofill on mapped sites. Where to turn it on, how the list updates and what it overrides.

Incoming request passes through Cloudflare WAF before reaching Ghost CMS, with matched threats blocked

Best Hosting Services · Jun 16

Cloudflare adds a Ghost CMS rule: what website owners should check

Cloudflare's June WAF release adds a Ghost CMS protection rule.