Work from Home (WFH) stories
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work
2 days ago
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hybrid & remote work
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clean technologies
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bluetooth
Logitech's Casa Pop-Up Desk is a tidy hybrid-work kit, with a clever stand and comfortable keyboard offset by an average touchpad.
ENDOFY launches showcase Aquarius 8000 PC cases & fans
3 days ago
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
ENDORFY expands into showcase PC hardware with tempered-glass Aquarius 8000 cases, 450 mm graphics support and new Corona 120 ARGB fans.
Mother's Day gift ideas span home appliances & tech
3 days ago
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smart home
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hybrid & remote work
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fitness
Sunbeam, adidas and Canon have unveiled Mother's Day picks from an electric blanket to a camera, with prices from AUD $139 to AUD $1,399.
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
4 days ago
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
MetTel unveils a connected laptop service that uses SingleSIM to ship, activate and support enterprise devices across multiple mobile networks.
Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
5 days ago
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saas
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gaming
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data protection
Gigabyte pairs Surfshark One with select AERO X16 and GAMING A16 laptops in Australia and New Zealand to boost its AI PC pitch.
Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams
5 days ago
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data protection
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martech
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physical security
Sydney skincare founder says chargeback scams have stripped tens of thousands from her AUD $500,000-a-year brand as fraud pressure builds.
Fuel costs push NSW firms to review staffing levels
6 days ago
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supply chain
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hybrid & remote work
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jobs
Business NSW says soaring fuel, freight and supplier costs are forcing 47% of surveyed firms to review staffing, with regional employers hardest hit.
Deel urges Australian bosses to rethink remote work
Last week
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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management
Deel urges Australian employers to focus on management, trust and clear goals as cost-of-living pressures revive the home-working debate.
Gigabyte unveils dark wood AM5 motherboard for gamers
Last week
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Gigabyte adds dark wood styling to its premium AM5 motherboard line, pairing the X870E AERO X3D Dark Wood with Ryzen support and Wi-Fi 7.
Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
Last week
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storage
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data protection
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edge computing
Synology extends BeeStation Plus with local camera monitoring for homes and micro-businesses, offering AI alerts and no subscription fees.
Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia
Last month
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smart home
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cartech
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power / energy
Anker SOLIX's new Power Dock Pro aims to keep every circuit live in Australian blackouts, while letting rooftop solar continue charging the X1 battery.
D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops
Last month
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hybrid & remote work
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ultrabook
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d-link
D-Link's new DUF-E01 adds 14 ports, three-screen support and 60W charging to Thunderbolt 4 laptops for a cleaner desk setup.
Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279
Last month
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gaming
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firewalls
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network security
TP-Link broadens its gaming router push with Wi-Fi 7 models from AUD $279, led by a tri-band flagship promising sharper traffic prioritisation for busy homes.
Bluesound PULSE FLEX debuts redesigned wireless speaker
Last month
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uc
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Amber Technology has unveiled a redesigned Bluesound PULSE FLEX in Australia, a compact, high-res wireless speaker for smaller rooms.
Logitech Mother's Day guide spotlights home working gear
Last month
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
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headphones
Logitech's Mother's Day gift guide showcases six home-working and audio gadgets in Australia, priced from AUD $99.95 to AUD $289.95.
Hands-on Review: Upgrading to an Espresso Lite 15 portable monitor
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Espresso's Lite 15 portable monitor turns cramped handhelds and laptops into roomy, Full HD dual-screen setups almost anywhere you work or play.
Q4 adds digital conferencing to earnings call platform
Last month
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uc
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digital transformation
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fintech
Q4 has built digital conferencing into its investor relations platform, aiming to streamline and de-risk earnings calls and market events.
Hootnotes launches visual hub for remote team work
Last month
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edutech
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uc
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document management
Melbourne's Hootnotes launches a visual hub to capture messy early-stage ideas for remote teams, eyeing US expansion from 2026.
DNSFilter adds DNS PreCheck to protect roaming staff
Last month
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firewalls
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vpns
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endpoint protection
DNSFilter unveils DNS PreCheck to keep DNS security intact for roaming staff, blocking malicious domains across shifting Wi-Fi networks.
iProov unveils biometric suite to combat deepfake fraud
Last month
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surveillance
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pam
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mfa
iProov launches a biometric Workforce Solution Suite to verify real human presence and shield employers from deepfake-driven identity fraud.