What is a VPN and what is it used for? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows you to send data across the Internet through a server, as if your connection and the server’s connection are one and the same. The server is basically another computer that serves as a middleman between you and the Continue reading…
Big data is getting even bigger Your personal information is a goldmine for marketers looking for ways to figure out what you might like, and then sell it to you. That’s big data; the modern day treasure trove for businesses of all types. Statista forecasts that by 2027, the global big data market will Continue reading…
Your phone bill might be too much to handle Deloitte’s 2018 survey indicated that 9 out of every 10 Australians own a smartphone. And today’s mobile services are as expanded as ever, packed with entertainment and data inclusions in SIM plans from major and smaller telcos. Modern SIM plans ensure you can do pretty Continue reading…
How Optus Pause works Optus Pause is a free service that allows you to temporarily pause any device (including your home internet) for distraction-free time using the My Optus app. Optus Plus is available to customers on mobile plans and home internet plans. Specifically: Here’s one thing to note: Optus Pause doesn’t shut off Continue reading…
Cyber attacks are on the rise Optus offers some great Internet plans to get your entire home connected. But unfortunately, cyber attacks have become the norm in today’s world. Just last year, Cybersecurity Ventures forecast that global cyber attacks will cost $6 trillion per year by this year. And Australia is not exempt – Continue reading…