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Make the Most Out of Your 144Hz Monitor Setup with the Right Apps and Accessories

Making a switch to a 144Hz monitor is a big deal for anyone who wants smooth graphics and faster response times; and whether you're an artist, a gamer, or...

Hidden costs, manipulation, forced continuity: report reveals how Australian consumers are being duped online

Image: Shutterstock Australian consumers’ choices on websites and apps are being manipulated through online designs taking advantage of their...

Is Russia really about to cut itself off from the internet? And what can we expect if it does?

Image: Shutterstock The invasion of Ukraine has triggered a significant digital shift for Russia. Sanctions imposed by governments around...

Ukraine is recruiting an ‘IT army’ of cyber warriors. Here’s how Australia could make it legal to join

Image: Shutterstock In response to the Russian cyber attacks that have accompanied its invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian government has begun...

The power of tech giants has made them as influential as nations. Here’s how they’re sanctioning Russia

Image: Shutterstock The world’s five leading tech companies – Google (now Alphabet), Apple, Facebook (now Meta), Amazon and Microsoft...

Want to delete your social media, but can’t bring yourself to do it? Here are some ways to take that step

Image: Shutterstock For more than a decade we’ve been deeply immersed in a love affair with social media. And the thought of ending things can...

The Importance of Laptop Rentals Over the Festive Period

One of the reasons why many people look forward to the festive period is that they finally get to take some time off work...

The government’s planned ‘anti-troll’ laws won’t help most victims of online trolling

  Image: Shutterstock Last Monday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Michaelia Cash announced proposed new legislation aimed at making online “trolls” accountable for their actions. Over...

Facebook relaunches itself as ‘Meta’ in a clear bid to dominate the metaverse

  Eric Risberg/AP Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has announced the company will change its name to Meta, saying the move reflects the fact the company...

FACEBOOK WAS Down: INSTAGRAM AND WHATSAPP all had stopped working in a worldwide major outage – now functional

The three apps – which are owned by Facebook and run on shared infrastructure – all had completely stopped working. As of 9:00am DST, Facebook...

Why does my internet connection feel slow and jumpy, even when my internet speed is high?

  Picture: Jeshoots.com/Unsplash Of the 8.2 million homes and businesses active on Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN) in July 2021, 77% are now reported to be on...

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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.