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Best apps to monitor children’s multi-device Internet browsing

Mobile devices continue to be on the rise, and with this emerges a trend in parental control apps allowing parents to monitor and have better control of their child’s activities, both on and offline. Kids have been spending more and more time in front of the screen, and it’s not just the TV screen now…. View Article

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18 May 2015

Six year old contest winner names first NBN satellite 'Sky Muster'

A six year old girl from the Northern Territory was declared the winner of the Shoot for the Stars competition originally run by nbn®. The competition, which invited kids aged 5-12 to submit their original paintings or drawings to illustrate how fast broadband will help make Australia a better country, also gave the children a … View Article

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10 May 2015

Where to place Wi-Fi router for best connection

You’ve probably experienced losing your Wi-Fi connection without warning as you are doing something very important online. As it turns out, it is possible to get your Wi-Fi setup wrong, and this can adversely affect your browsing experience. Recently, a PhD student in physics at Imperial College London named Jason Cole, discovered the best placement… View Article

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6 May 2015

Boosting Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

New research from security provider Norton by Symantec reveals the lack of information among small business owners in terms of protecting themselves against cybercrime. According to research, only 29% out of all the small businesses that were surveyed are aware of the steps they need to take in order to improve the security of their… View Article

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5 May 2015

Activ8me Has Become YouTube HD Verified

Activ8me has been YouTube High Definition (HD) verified for NBN Fibre and wireless services. The recent HD verification of Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) by Google was done to give customers a better idea of the quality of internet plans they will be paying for. Benefits Watch streaming services such as Netflix, Stan, and Foxtel Play… View Article

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4 May 2015

Benefits of VoIP as a business solution

The average business has tasks which heavily rely on reliable phone access. Despite the presence of networked computers, phones are still important for a business’ day-to-day communications and operations. With the advent of Voice over Internet Protocol, more commonly known as VoIP, come many advantages where phone technology makes use of broadband Internet connections as… View Article

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22 Apr 2015

The benefits of fast broadband to households

Some people have the impression that fast broadband is only beneficial to businesses. In reality, fast broadband has plenty of benefits families and entire households can enjoy. What does having fast broadband mean for individuals and families? Internet access Faster downloads Faster sending and receiving of emails Better web browsing experience (including media-rich websites) In… View Article

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21 Apr 2015

New NBN Fixed Wireless Service Areas Go Live In The Yorketown Region

The wait for residents will be soon be over as additional NBN fixed wireless service areas are being turned on in the Yorketown region throughout April. The orange shaded areas on the map below shows the NBN fixed wireless service areas scheduled for end of April 2015, and the green shaded area is currently live… View Article

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21 Apr 2015

New NBN Fixed Wireless Service Areas Go Live In The Timboon Region

The wait for residents will be soon be over as additional NBN fixed wireless service areas are being turned on in the Timboon region throughout April. The orange shaded areas on the map below shows the NBN fixed wireless service areas scheduled for end of April 2015, and the green shaded area is currently live… View Article

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16 Apr 2015

How Cloud Computing is changing daily business

The modern information age is on a steady incline that shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. As data continues its expansion, the cloud is keeping up and growing along with it. The corporate world is no stranger to the cloud, as it is where storage solutions are deemed to be most valuable and appreciated…. View Article

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15 Apr 2015

NBN Satellite helping regional education for a brighter future

In the past, living in regional Australia was considered to be a limitation in terms of having access to education or learning. But all that is in the past now that the NBN Sky Muster is here, helping to break distance barriers through faster Internet connections. Activ8me offer a range of Sky Muster plans, including… View Article

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