Bruce Pitchers began his career writing about pop culture, before spending a decade in sports journalism. More recently, he’s applied his writing and editing skills to the world of finance. Prior to Canstar, he freelanced for The Australian Financial Review and the NZ Financial Markets Authority.
Posted by May 6th 2022
If your once shiny new iPhone has begun to show signs of slowing down with age, there are a steps you can take to give it a fresh lease of life. Before splashing out on …
Posted by April 13th 2022
How you style your home and your choice of home furnishings has an important part to play in transforming your house into a family home. Curtains, blinds and soft furnishings are little extras that can …
Posted by August 18th 2022
At Canstar Blue, our mission is to help consumers discover the best deals. But sniffing out the cheapest power deals can seem complicated. To start with there are so many different power companies: 14 in …
Posted by April 1st 2022
If you’re planning a home renovation, and want to install a light fixture or replace an old dirty switch, you might assume that it has to be the job of a professional. But not so fast. If …
Posted by March 25th 2022
Unlimited broadband at 300mbps/100mbps for $52 per month. Yep, you read that correctly: $52 per month! No frills internet provider Skinny's new deal really is that cheap. But is it a good deal, and is it …
Posted by March 4th 2022
New government legislation is removing the low-user electricity tariff. This means that if you're on the low-user tariff because you don't use much electricity, you could find your bills set to rise. Canstar Blue explores …
Posted by September 12th 2023
The following table shows a selection of sponsored electricity providers on Canstar Blue’s database with links to referral partners. Sponsored Products Take Back Power No fixed term contracts or exit fees Choice of two plans: Flat: A simple flat-rate …
Posted by October 4th 2021
In our homes, the internet going down is an inconvenience. The moment connectivity is lost, you'll hear shrieks from discombobulated family members, as they can no longer stream, game, chat or surf the net. But, for …
Posted by August 3rd 2021
Ideally laptop-tablet, 2-in-1 devices bring together the best of both worlds, allowing you to smoothly switch between touchscreen and keyboard mode. One minute you're firing off an email, the next you're relaxing with Netflix. These relatively …
Posted by March 11th 2022
If you're into streaming and have never heard of JustWatch, here's a quick heads-up. JustWatch is a streaming guide that collates all the big players, meaning you don't have to individually access each streaming service …