With summer on the way, the list of jobs grows: the neglected patio needs work, and it’s finally time to build that deck you said you would last summer. And that’s just the start of your list. But a simple job can be made difficult, and a difficult job can be made simple, depending on … Continued
Summer is fast approaching and nothing is more Kiwi than a BBQ, although our Australian friends may argue otherwise. BBQs are a great way to enjoy our long summer nights with friends, and over half of us say BBQs are our main get-togethers with family and friends over the summer. So, there’s a lot of … Continued
Kiwis love their cars. For a country of a little over 5 million, we have just under 4.5 million cars. That’s well over a car per legal driver. And we love our used cars, too. Historically, used car sales have hugely outnumbered new car sales. Before the pandemic, they were 10-1, with over a million … Continued
Maintaining a healthy diet isn’t easy if you also enjoy snack foods. And it’s unfortunate that most of our favourite foods also happen to be unhealthy choices. Think hot chips and other fried treats, which are generally high in saturated fats. So wouldn’t it be great if there was a way of cooking our most-loved … Continued
If you’re looking for a versatile storage option for your documents, media and other assorted data, it could be time to take it to the cloud. Cloud storage platforms store your data online (in the cloud) as opposed to on your device. This means, you can access your data, from any device. Working across your … Continued
Streaming has revolutionised the way we consume music. Millions of artists are at our fingertips, allowing us to explore and discover new music without the financial commitment. Gone are the days of having to pay for an album only to then find it’s not to your taste. Spotify is the biggest music streaming service in … Continued
Smart light bulbs can be a great asset in your home. They provide the convenience of remote and automated control, allow for customisation of lighting set-ups, and can help drive down your electricity bills. However, before lighting up your household with a luminous array of smart LEDs, it’s worthwhile weighing up what exactly you require. … Continued
If you’re thinking about upgrading your phone to the shiny new iPhone 13, or even last year’s iPhone 12, you may have heard of MagSafe. Opening up phones to a plethora of new accessories, gadgets and even design opportunities, MagSafe looks here to stay, becoming an integral part of future iPhone releases. But what is … Continued
Since the release of the iPhone 11 series in 2017, iPhone users have had the choice of the standard iPhone, or the iPhone Pro model. The iPhone 11 Pro, 12 Pro, and now 13 Pro all offer extra features that the flagship models don’t. But when the iPhone 13 is already breaking the bank (starting … Continued
Apple’s new iPhone operating system, iOS 15, is bringing a range of new features and updates to your smartphone. Highlights of iOS 15 include major FaceTime updates, new focus modes, notification overhauls and more. We go through the top five new features coming with iOS 15 in the article below. iOS 15 will be available … Continued