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What is the best cloud storage plan in Australia?
What is the best cloud storage plan in Australia? Honest picks by need, what offshore data storage means for Australians, and how to compare plans.
Arne Borchert · August 12, 2026
What is the best cloud storage for a small business?
What is the best cloud storage for a small business? The criteria that matter — team folders, versioning, encryption, real backup — and honest picks.
Arne Borchert · August 10, 2026
How do I access cloud storage on my phone?
How to access cloud storage on your phone: set up the app on iPhone, iPad or Android, back up photos automatically and deal with a full quota.
Arne Borchert · August 7, 2026
The latest on AI
View the full AI blog →Is Claude better than GPT?
Is Claude better than GPT? Neither wins outright. Claude leans to writing, coding and long documents; ChatGPT to breadth and ecosystem. How to pick one.
Arne Borchert · July 27, 2026
Is Google Gemini AI free?
Yes, Google Gemini has a free version anyone can use. What the free tier covers, what the paid plan adds, and how to decide whether you need to upgrade.
Arne Borchert · July 25, 2026
Can Gemini use Google Maps?
Yes, Gemini can use Google Maps through its link to Google apps: ask about places, directions and travel and it draws on Maps data — with a few caveats.
Arne Borchert · July 23, 2026
Is Proton Drive better than Google Drive?
Is Proton Drive better than Google Drive? For privacy, clearly yes; for collaboration and free space, no. An honest comparison of both models.
Arne Borchert · August 5, 2026
Can Proton Drive see my files?
Can Proton Drive see your files? No — end-to-end, zero-access encryption means Proton cannot read them. How that works and what it can still see.
Arne Borchert · August 3, 2026
What is Backblaze used for?
What is Backblaze used for? Unlimited computer backup explained: what it protects, what it excludes, how B2 differs — and who it genuinely suits.
Arne Borchert · July 31, 2026
Which is the best cloud storage for personal use?
Which cloud storage is best for personal use? How to match free space, privacy and backup needs — and which providers honestly fit which profile.
Arne Borchert · July 29, 2026
EDR vs. antivirus: what is the difference?
EDR records and investigates endpoint activity for security teams; antivirus prevents malware automatically. Which layer you need, explained clearly.
Arne Borchert · July 20, 2026
What are the disadvantages of Norton antivirus?
Norton's real disadvantages: steep renewal prices, auto-renewal by default, upsell prompts and US-centric identity extras. The honest picture, with fixes.
Arne Borchert · July 17, 2026
Is using a VPN legal in Australia?
Yes, using a VPN is legal in Australia. What the law says, how data-retention rules fit in, and what stays illegal even with a VPN.
Arne Borchert · July 17, 2026
Can Avast antivirus be trusted?
Avast's protection tests well, but the company sold user browsing data until 2020 and settled with the FTC. What happened, what changed, and your options.
Arne Borchert · July 15, 2026
What are the disadvantages of ESET?
ESET's real disadvantages: no free version, VPN only in the top tier, per-device pricing and deep settings. What they mean in practice — and the upsides.
Arne Borchert · July 13, 2026
Is ESET a Russian company?
No — ESET is a Slovak company headquartered in Bratislava, founded by Slovak developers. Its history, ownership and Russia stance, clearly explained.
Arne Borchert · July 11, 2026
What are the 7 examples of antivirus software?
Seven examples of antivirus software — from Microsoft Defender to Bitdefender, Norton, ESET, Avira, McAfee and Malwarebytes — and what sets each apart.
Arne Borchert · July 9, 2026
How does antivirus software detect malware?
Antivirus software detects malware with signatures, heuristics, behavior analysis and cloud ML. Here is how each layer works and why all are needed.
Arne Borchert · July 7, 2026
Is there any 100% free VPN?
Yes, a few genuinely free VPNs exist, but most 'free' apps come with a catch. Here is how to tell a safe free VPN from one that sells your data.
Arne Borchert · July 7, 2026
What exactly does a VPN do?
A VPN encrypts your traffic and hides your IP address. Here is what that actually protects, what it does not do, and where it genuinely helps.
Arne Borchert · July 5, 2026