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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.
Quin Halberg
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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.
Quin Halberg
How-to
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.
Nico Park
How-to
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.
Quin Halberg
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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.
Nico Park
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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.
Quin Halberg
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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.
Nico Park
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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.
Nico Park