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DIY: jailbreaking iPhone and back again

Do you wish you had more control over your iPhone? Do you wish you could have Live Wallpapers, widgets or a custom keyboard? Jailbreaking is the solution you're looking for. 1

Use the TIO when phone troubles get grim

The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman is the place to turn when your telco is causing you serious pain.

How to delete your Instagram account while saving your photos

Now that Facebook has acquired Instagram, you may want to delete your account with the image-sharing service. Here's how to do it while keeping your photos.

Carry backup battery power for anywhere, anytime

Getting stuck without power is like getting caught with your pants down. Here's how to avoid the embarrassment.

Want better pictures from your smartphone? Clean up!

There is a really simple way to get better pictures from your smartphone. All you need is a piece of fabric.

Hide iOS apps from your purchase history

Get unwanted apps and trial downloads out of your way forever.

ACCC 'repair, replace, refund' campaign: know your rights

Do you feel like retailers might not be telling you the whole story on consumer rights? The ACCC is here to help. 1

DIY: the two-minute stylus

Gather a few cheap materials at home, and in less than two minutes, make a stylus that works with your phone or tablet.

When is the best time to buy Apple products?

While it's never easy to know the "right time" to buy tech, Apple maintains a pretty good rhythm and there's an easy way to check what's due. 1

Tip of the Day: SMS reminders for Google Calendar

Always forgetting appointments, even when you put things into Google Calendar? Why not get it to SMS you before the event?