TechLife

TechLife is a tech mag with a difference. It focuses on how technology can help you rather than on product specs. In an era when the tablet and smartphone have joined the personal computer as essential devices in our lives, TechLife shows you how to get the most from them.

Who’s watching? • More companies than you probably want.

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DOWNLOADS • Full-version commercial software exclusively for TechLife readers

iPhone 13 mini • Improvements all around in a miniature form.

HOT SPOT • What you need to know

The 2022 Australian PC Awards • It’s time to give out the gold.

Panasonic Lumix GH6 • The best Micro Four Thirds camera for filmmakers.

Pop Science

Garmin Instinct 2 • Garmin’s super tough sports watch gets a fresh splash of fun.

CRAVE • The gear we’re lusting after

Steam Deck • A killer handheld.

Gadget Guru • Our tame tech expert lets us into his shed of knowledge.

The best of emerging tech • TechLife’s practical monthly roundup of emerging tech experiences, including all the latest virtual and augmented reality apps, alongside AI software and other useful tools, by Joel Burgess.

Best new apps • James Pinnell reviews the most interesting new apps for iOS and Android.

Games news

PC & console games

Mobile games • James Pinnell reviews the latest games for iOS smartphones & tablets.

MSI WS66 Mobile Workstation • A laptop workstation for creative mobility.

Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 • A luxury E Ink slate.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra • Samsung’s tablet titan.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 • A fine budget phone if you don’t need 5G.

MSI Modern MD271QP • A capable business monitor with an award-winning design.

Dell Ultrasharp U3223QE • Dell’s debut of IPS Black tech isn’t quite what we hoped for.

Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense • The best haptic gaming headset around.

Master & Dynamic MG20 Wireless Gaming Headphones • Hi-fi meets gaming in this high-end headset.

TP-Link EAP660HD Wi-Fi 6 • A big office companion that brings a lot of value to the table.

Nothing Ear (1) • New and genuinely improved.

Denon AH-C830NCW • Denon goes all-in on sound quality.

NEVER GET TRACKED ONLINE • Want to browse the web 100-per-cent privately, with no cookies, adverts or spying? Robert Irvine reveals the best tools to use and the settings to tweak to block all online trackers for good.

Block tracking using Global Privacy Control

TOP TECH FOR TRANSFORMING WORK • You’ll never want to hit your alarm’s snooze button with these gadgets at the office.

Wi-Fi speakers • These mid-range wireless speakers will bring you hi-fi quality sound without the hassle.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT SMART SPEAKER

Delay start-up tools to boot your PC faster • You might be surprised what’s slowing down your PC... But we can help you find out, and get your PC starting up faster than ever.

Ditch your PC for a big laptop • A large laptop can give you all the benefits of a desktop PC but take up a lot less space. Robert Irvine explains why and how you should switch your setup and picks the best big models.

Best big laptops you can buy now

Make Windows Better • Expert tips for every version.

Stop ‘Feature’ updates installing on your PC

Make Office Better • Top tips for MS Office & LibreOffice.

Add vertical dividing lines between columns

Sort out your people pictures • How to identify, name, and manage faces in macOS Photos.

GENIUS TIP

Quick look: Dock interface

Sync your family tree online • Add new facts and people to your tree...