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The article offers information on several travel planning apps including the TripIt from TripIt Inc., Google Trips from Google Inc., and the Travefy.

The article offers tips to decide on a new plan regarding National Broadband Network (NBN) internet plan. Topics discussed include different choices for different household; things to compare while selection changing a new internet plan such as internet speed, data allowance and monthly cost; and costs of NBN plan, required equipment's to obtain NBN service. It also mention about the need of the power supply to avail the internet service.

The article offers information on the security of the messaging application. Topics discussed include list of recommended application such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and iOS Messages; Threema, a fast, easy to navigate, stable and highly responsive mobile application; and mobile application Wickr doesn't allow screen shots and contain multiple layers of encryption. It also mention about the tests to check the security.

The article compares streaming media server software the Serviio developed by Petr Nejedly and the Plex from Palex Inc.

The article evaluates several bill-splitting apps including Splitr, Splitwise and Pay With Groupee.

The article offers an update on the performance of the national broadband network (NBN) in Australia. People using the NBN are said to have reported experiences ranging from "seamless" to "a disaster." The NBN is using several technologies such as fibre to the premises (FTTP), fixed wireless and satellite. Other topics include the need to do research before switching to the NBN, the comparison between Australia and other nations in terms of fibre penetration, and consumers' installation rights.

This article presents information on the use of overseas streaming services by television viewers in Australia to access pay television channels, shows and movies. Examples of overseas streaming services are Netflix, Stan, Presto and Quickflix. It discusses the difference between streaming and downloading, ways to access these streaming services and the volume of data usage.

The article discusses various web portals for streaming latest television (T.V.) shows & movies for the viewers through subscription video on demand (SVOD) services. It also focuses on Apple iTunes & Google Play which are not streaming services but they have new T.V. series releases & movies to download or watch online. In addition it also lists the range of Australian online streaming & downloading services such as BigPond Movies, Dendy Direct and Foxtel Play.

The article offers information on the risks associated with the security and safety of one's online privacy and personal information. It mentions need to for updating security software, operating systems and other computer applications. It also suggests various methods to ensure safety of privacy while online banking and online shopping.

The article offers information on the brain training application. Topics discussed include need of brain training programs to provide improvement in brain capacities through specific tasks; two training programs such as Brain HQ and CogniFit rated top for effectiveness by researchers at Edith Cowan University; and tips to pick the most useful brain training program.

The article focuses on the pitfalls of using free Wi-Fi publicly. Topics discussed include allows users looking to do harm perfect access to the device, Internet Protocol (IP) address would not reveal virtual private network (VPN) and traffic will be hide on the network and using the data allowances.

The article discusses the result of a report from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission which show that Australian aged over 55-years-old who enage into online romance were the potential target victim of online scamming. Topics include the different types of scams including identity theft and pyramid schemes, the ability of scammers to interact with older people using fake identities, and the ways on how scammer contact to their victims.

The article offers tips for readers in protecting one's digital legacy which highlights the management of digital assets. Tips include creating a personal register to list all the digital resources, storing all the login and password details of all accounts such as emails, social media sites and government services in a secure place and using cloud storage services in storing files and other documents.

The article previews several products, including the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition tablet computer from Samsung, the Apple iPad Air 9.7-inch tablet computer from Apple, and the Toshiba Encore 2 10.1-inch Windows tablet computer from Toshiba.

The article discusses issues on Internet security as of September 2014, particularly on how to avoid being monitored by government agencies like the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). It cites as example "the amnesic incognito live system (TAILS) free operating system (OS) that allows users to surf the Internet anonymously and encrypt files, messages and emails. Also explained are 'the onion router' (TOR), how to install TAILS on a universal serial bus (USB), and how to configure TAILS.

The article outlines the competing policies for a national broadband network (NBN) being developed by the Australian government. The competing Labor and Coalition NBN plans are said to be based on fibre cables to deliver the Internet. The NBN aims to help rural consumers catch up with the convenience broadband provides. The plan of the Coalihon is to run fibre to the node in most areas while still using the copper phone line. INSET: CHOICE VERDICT.

The article focuses on the need for recycling electronic waste. According to research from industry recycling scheme TechCollect, people are holding themselves back from recycling due to the fear of personal data ending up in the wrong hands. It refers to the latest Guide to Greener Electronics, which found that nearly all of the companies depend on dirty energy in their supply chain that lack transparency.

The article presents information on points to consider while using technology during travel. It is recommended to keep mobile data safe with two-factor authentication. It is advised to prevent easy access to personal data by using a pin code on mobile phone or tablet. It is suggested to avoid no name ATMs in convenience stores and use official ATMs located inside banks.

The article focuses on the importance of reading licence agreements while downloading new software or app. Topics discussed include meaning of licence agreements which are legal contracts between costumer and the publisher or developer of the digital products, analysis of Kindle and Kobo user agreements, and claims done against these contracts by the periodical.

The article discusses a Monash University research on online proxies for elderly people that includes representatives who act on the behalf of them on the internet. Topics discussed include various tips for proxy internet users such as doing email to the person with transaction details and share proxy activities so that they can be transparent, various tasks that proxies can do such as paying bills and online shopping, and making financial decisions with the help of power of attorney.

The article discusses on a New Zealand based private sale specialists, DIY Real Estate for providing information about selling properties privately. Topics discussed include the difference in listing property for sale without paying commissions to real estate agents; need for spare times, presentation skills, and willingness for organising the legal work and valuations; and varied costs and conditions between websites.

The article discusses the need of tools for restricting the flash of online advertisement while surfing internet. Topics discussed include efforts of internet and mobile network providers of Great Britain for restricting such advertisement to reach the users; strategies for limiting the use of ad blockers range from the persuasive; and recommendations for ad blocker mobile applications including AdBlock, Fair AdBlocker, and Flash Block plug-in.

The article presents several questions and answers such as guidance on online purchase of hearing aids, high data speed by the National Broadband Network (NBN), and toothpaste containing non-biodegradable plastic microbeads.

The article offers information on the national broadband network (NBN) in Australia; and fibre to the distribution point (FTTdp).

The article offers information about external hard disk drives which are used optical drive for CDs and DVDs and mentions that floppy disks have different capacities of storage media.

The article discusses the ways private messages in social media can be promised, such as the potential of those stored on servers to be hacked and the way files can be forensically recovered after being deleted, and offers information on several apps, including Snapchat, Wickr, and Xpire.

The article evaluates several wearable fitness devices including the Jawbone line of fitness trackers from Jawbone, the Zip from Fitbit Inc., and the Sony Smartband fro Sony Corp.

The article focuses on geo-blocking, a geolocation software to find the location of a user by identifying his or her computer's Internet Protocol address. It discusses the importance of using the said software for service providers, businesses and digital platforms to avoid copyright infringement and licensing. It offers tips on how to bypass geo-blocking.

The article discusses web TV as another content source available for television (TV) viewers. A brief overview of web TV is provided. Topics discussed include ways of watching web TV, availability of program guide, and review sites which include tubeFilter.com, tv.com/web, and Webserieschannel.com. It also offers information on web TV sites such as crackle.com, maker.tv, and Viewster.com as well as YouTube.com.

The article focuses on the national broadband network (NBN). Topics discussed include NBN utility box which is required in fibre connection where it will be connected to computer, router, and phone, NBN installation rights, including free standard installation, connection into a landline phone, and safety installation, and cost of installation.

The article discusses some options to get free Wi-Fi. The crowdsourced wireless hotspots that telecommunications company Telstra will create for its customers through a global Wi-Fi network called Fon under a deal named Telstra Air is discussed. Other companies providing free Wi-Fi are mentioned including Optus, iiNet, Internode and Microsoft. Also discussed are some ways to ensure safety and security when using public Wi-Fi.

The article offers a guide to the use of the BitTorrent system to send and receive files from one to many different computers or peer-to-peer file sharing system over the Internet. Topics include the legality of using BitTorrent, the risk of downloading malware, and BitTorrent clients like Transmission and Vuze. It also provides a list of legal BitTorrent sites on books, movies and music like archive.org/details/ bittorrent and steps how to download files using the BitTorrent client uTorrent.

The article looks at crowdfunding as a way to promote and finance a product idea or project using the Internet as an investment and marketing tool to solicit small amounts of money from the global masses. It notes that popular crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo and GoFundMe have given rise to innovative projects in the medical, social justice and entertainment sectors. It cites crowdfunded gadgets like the Pebble e-watch, Dash wireless Bluetooth earbuds and 3Doodler 3D printing pen.

The article offers updates to Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) plan as of March 2015. It notes that the Coalition government's modified NBN uses a multi-technology mix that varies from the previous Labor government's plan to build a full fibre network. It details the features of the new NBN, the Strategic Review suggesting a mix of fiber to the premises (FTTP), fiber to the node (FTTN) and hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) cable and copper networks, and Australia's broadband usage.

In this article the author discusses her efforts to store, manage and organize passwords externally with the help of a password manager in order ensure security of her data.

The article discusses the periodical's internet service provider (ISP) satisfaction survey featured in the issue and asks readers to register for the CHOICE Broadband Performance Monitoring Project at choice.com.au/broadband.

The author presents a personal narrative of her experience of purchasing a guidebook from media company Lonely Planet, for her family tour to Thailand, focusing on the exclusion of list of traveling accommodations in the guidebook and her complaint to the company's customer care for the same.

The article focuses on importance of reading end-user license agreement (EULA) or terms and conditions documents during the use of software, online services and digital devices, and asks readers to join the periodical's consumer law campaign that calls for stronger consumer rights.

The article presents questions and answers which include considering financial plan and property investment strategy, buying virtual reality headset, and renting a house through national broadband network.

The article focuses on the virtual reality (VR) including testing of consumer headsets, VR can be used for many applications besides gaming and short VR films watched at a film festival.

The article discusses issues on Internet use as of September 2014, particularly on how to determine fake and real online reviews for certain products and services. It cites as example the claim by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that the reviews written for carpet and upholstery cleaning firm Electrodry were from the company itself. Also cited are user-generated review sites like travel review site TripAdvisor, restaurant review site Eatability and Yelp.

The article focuses on managing computer passwords. It is noted that a security suite is needed to protect against threats such as keyloggers and malware that can be used to capture keystrokes for passwords and log-ins as a password manager cannot protect an infected computer. It is stated that all programs on test uses the advanced encryption standard (AES).

The article presents answers to question related to Australian consumers on topics including installation of a fibre optic cable from a fibre to the node (FTTN) system, internet security with the Windows XP operating system, and choosing between supermarket brand milk or dairy farmers.

In this article, the author discusses the decline popularity of pay television company Foxtel as compare to relatively low-cost streaming services such as Netflix and catch-up TV and mentions that Foxtel cannot provide latest episodes of American drama series "Game of Thrones".

The article offers information on the free, unlimited virtual private network (VPN) offered by Opera web browser from software developer Opera Software ASA to its desktop version for Windows, Mac and Linux.

The article discusses the Digital Parenting Report from Australian government-owned broadband network Nbn which revealed that most Australian parents are plagued with unreliable or insufficient internet access that hinders their children from using the internet for homework as of March 2016.

The author discusses the effect of blue light of electronic devices at night on preventing sleep and technologies to prevent blue light in software including the Google Play Books app, the Bluelight Filter, and the iOS 9.3.

The article reports on the review being conducted by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner on health privacy guidelines as of February 2016 due to hacking incidents which underscore the need to implement data breach regime to protect all users of online services.

The article discusses the improvements made by telecommunications companies Telstra, Optus and Vodafone on their respective network performance according to the network testing report titled "P3 CommsDay Mobile Benchmark Australia."