N O MATTER HOW CAREFUL YOU ARE, OVER TIME, EVERY PC ENDS UP WITH UNNECESSARY APPS, TOOLS AND GAMES THAT CLUTTER UP YOUR MEMORY AND HARD DRIVE, AND GRADUALLY SLOW DOWN YOUR MACHINE. If you started with a very basic PC with just 4 GB of RAM, for example, it’s even more important to keep […]
Top 10 TECH Questions, Answered
How much mobile data do I need?Answer: 1–2 GB/month. If you’re creating a lot of content and uploading to Instagram or TikTok, or backing up photos to Google Drive, for example, then you’ll run through data like an express train. We think 1 GB will get you reliable online services, some multimedia streaming and some […]
Families are spending more time together, but less time engaging with each other. Is tech to blame?
There is now widespread concern about the amount of time children spend staring at screens – with many people worried about the negative impacts mobile devices might have on health and well-being.
Limit your child’s screen time
Managing your child’s screen time is easier than you think, but there’s still a bit of learning on your part. Setting up a safe digital sandbox for your child to play in, where you can manage their screen time and the content they consume, used to include a lot of half-baked advice from friends and […]
How to tap to pay
When you tap your bank card at the till you can spend up to R500 in a single second. Some people love it, some people are unnerved by it. but have you ever left the till wondering how it can be so straightforward? These payments use technology called radio-frequency identification (RFID). Today there is rising […]
Here’s how to conserve mobile data
While we never stop seeing advances in internet tech, one thing remains a constant – mobile data is expensive.
Simple cybersecurity for your small business
You may think you’re pretty cyber savvy but there are many different kinds of cyber security pitfalls out there. Avoid these common cybersecurity situations that put small businesses at risk.
How to build your business on Facebook
Why Facebook? There are many benefits to having your business on Facebook. We explain how to build your page and then find some customers.
How to buy a budget phone in South Africa
What will a R20 000 phone do for you that a R2 000 phone can’t? Do you even really need it? Tech readers know that you can get great results from a low-priced phone if you shop smart.