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How to compare energy plans on Energy Made Easy
The government's free comparison site shows every plan in your area, but not your own. Here's how to use your NMI and bill to find a better deal.How to clear duplicate photos and free up phone space
Running out of storage? Here's how to merge duplicate photos on iPhone, free up space with Google Photos on Android and avoid deleting for good.How to get the home battery discount before it drops
The Cheaper Home Batteries discount falls on 1 January. Here's how the certificates work, who's eligible and how to make sure your quote holds up.How to check if an AirTag or tracker is following you
iPhone and Android can warn you when someone else's AirTag or tracker is moving with you. Here's how to turn the alerts on, find it and disable it.How to turn on iPhone's new scam and theft protections
iOS 27, out since 14 September, adds Impersonation Risk Detection to help apps spot a scam. How to turn it on, plus Stolen Device Protection.How to back up your phone before something goes wrong
A lost or broken phone shouldn't cost you your photos and messages. Here's how to turn on iPhone and Android backups and check they actually work.How to turn on Android's theft protection features
Android can lock a snatched phone on its own, or from any browser at android.com/lock. Where to find Theft protection and what its 5 main switches do.How to move your ATO payments off a credit card
The ATO will keep taking credit cards until 30 June 2027. How to pay by BPAY or bank transfer instead, find your PRN and move a payment plan.How to sign in to myGov with a passkey instead of a password
A myGov passkey uses your face, fingerprint or PIN, so there's no password to steal. You can have up to 3. How to set one up and sign in with it.How to set up Apple's new iOS 27 parental controls
Apple's iOS 27, out since 14 September, replaced Downtime and App Limits and added Ask to Browse. How to set up the new parental controls.How to put a ban on your credit report after a breach
A breach at Napoleon Perdis's former records provider hit about 339,055 customer records. A free credit ban blocks new credit in your name for 21 days.How to stop scammers taking over your mobile number
Scamwatch and the ACMA warned in April that criminals are taking over mobile numbers to get your codes. How to add a telco PIN and lock your SIM.How to lodge your tax return on myTax by 2 November
31 October falls on a Saturday, so self-lodged tax returns are due Monday 2 November 2026. How to lodge yours on myTax and check it first.How to keep Windows 10 getting security updates until 2027
Microsoft now gives enrolled Windows 10 PCs free security updates until 12 October 2027. How to check if yours is covered and sign it up.How to check an investment offer before you pay
Australians reported losing more than $837 million to investment scams in 2025. How to check a licence on ASIC's register in about ten minutes.How to charge an EV at a public charger in Australia
Ampol has agreed to buy Evie Networks for $225 million. How to start and stop a charge at Evie, Chargefox and Tesla chargers, and avoid idle fees.How to invite someone without WhatsApp to a WhatsApp call
WhatsApp's new guest calling lets anyone join a call from a computer browser with no account, up to 32 people. Here's how to set one up safely.How to install Windows' October patch and move off 24H2
Microsoft's October update fixes an exploited Windows flaw and is the last for 24H2 Home and Pro. Here's how to install it and upgrade.How to update to VS Code 1.141 and turn on agent sandboxing
VS Code 1.141 landed on 7 October with agent sandboxing, worktree cleanup and sign-in to several GitHub Enterprise hosts. Here's how to turn them on.How to set up Firefox 157's new design and Compact Mode
Firefox 157 brings a new look and the return of Compact Mode. Here's how to update to 157.0.1, turn on Compact, pick a theme and get the old sidebar back.
