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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 ·

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.

Work, study and creative tasks occupy shared space above a large RAM module.
Laptops ·

How much RAM do you need in a new laptop?

Match laptop memory to your apps, then check whether you can upgrade it later.

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

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.

The same task feeds three equal panels labelled ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
ChatGPT ·

ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini: how to choose

Match the assistant to your documents, research sources and the output you need to use.

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

Best password managers for your everyday accounts

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

Controller inputs travel to a remote game server while video and sound return to the player.
Cloud gaming ·

Cloud gaming in Australia: check before you subscribe

Compare game access, local plans and your connection before relying on a streamed gaming setup.

Three contrasting visual studies show landscape composition, graphic style and botanical detail.
AI images ·

AI image generators for different creative jobs

Five image tools compared by editing controls, visual style and the work you need to finish.

A phone battery sits at the centre of checks for updates, storage, repair cost and replacement cost.
Smartphones ·

Phone upgrade checklist: repair or replace?

Check battery health, support, storage and everyday frustrations before buying your next phone.

A desktop page layout reflows into a narrow mobile layout using the same content blocks.
Website builders ·

Best AI website builders for a site you can run

Compare Wix, Squarespace, Hostinger and Framer beyond the first homepage draft.

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

Best hosting services for an Australian website

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

A task moves through document, browser and calculator tools to a review gate and result.
AI agents ·

AI agents: what they do and where to start

Give an AI agent a useful first task, clear limits and a result you can check.

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

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 ·

Best VPN services: four options for Australians

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

A clear question leads to a conversational answer linked to a checked source document.
AI chatbots ·

Best AI chatbots for the work you actually do

Compare five AI assistants by their tools, sources and fit with your everyday work.

Samsung Portable SSD T9 drive, packaging and supplied cables.
Backups ·

Backups that restore: build and test a recovery plan

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

Two connectors of a Belkin Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable.
USB-C ·

USB-C cables: understand power, speed and displays

Read the labels separately and trace the complete connection before buying another cable or dock.

Samsung My FanCam interface tracking a person in recorded video.
One UI 9 ·

One UI 9 begins its rollout to the Galaxy S26 family

Video reframing, device care and privacy alerts expand, with feature and market conditions attached.

An unfolded iPhone Duo held in two hands
Mobile ·

Apple introduces its first foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo

Apple's first foldable iPhone pairs a 7.6-inch inner display with a 5.4-inch outer screen.

Google Pics announcement with a collage of graphic designs
Best AI Image Generators ·

Google Pics opens image creation to AI Pro and Ultra users

Google Pics is rolling out to eligible AI and Workspace subscribers.

Bitwarden import screen showing available credential-import options.
Bitwarden ·

Bitwarden adds Keeper imports and Send controls

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

Gemini and Wix logos in their integration announcement artwork
Best AI Website Builder ·

Wix brings Harmony website creation into Gemini

Wix Harmony website creation is now connected to Gemini in eligible markets.

Xbox Insider preview showing local-save management and profile badges
Gaming ·

Xbox tests Home controls and clearer local-save management

An Xbox Insider preview tests new Home options and local-save controls.

TP-Link Archer BE550 router viewed from the front.
Wi-Fi 7 ·

Wi-Fi 7 at home: find the bottleneck before upgrading

Use a simple network diagram and repeatable checks to find what is really slowing your connection.

Google Pixel 11 phones in four colours viewed from the back
Mobile ·

Pixel 11 brings Tensor G6, new cameras and more storage

Pixel 11 adds Tensor G6, new camera features and a 256GB starting capacity.

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