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Lachlan Roy

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Can Airport X-Ray Scanners Damage Your Phone or Laptop?

Ever find yourself worried when you're in an airport and about to send your electronics through the security scanner? Here's everything you need to know about that.

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Safeguard Your Mac's Files With Remote Online Backups

Time Machine is a great first line of defence, but the best way to keep your files safe is to use an off-site backup.

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Geotagging Photos: What It Is & Why You Should Start Right Now

Geotagging is simple and there are many reasons why you may want to start doing it. Here's everything you need to know, including how to add and remove your own geotags.

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iOS 9.3 Has Arrived, Here's Why You Should Upgrade

While mainly focusing on bug fixes and increased performance, iOS 9.3 introduces few new features which make updating all the more worthwhile.

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Thunderbolt 3: What It Is & Why You Need to Start Using It

Thunderbolt 3 may just be the only device cable you need to know about anymore. It's so awesome that it's making everything else obsolete. Here's what you need to know.

A New User's Guide To Usenet

Heard a lot about Usenet and its file sharing capabilities, but don't have a clue where to get starting using it? This user's guide explains how to use Usenet.

Do You Love Comics? This Online Guide Is For You!

This guide explains how to download comic books for free and legally, where to buy comic books that aren't free and even how to scan backups of comic books you already own.

A User's Guide To Calibre eBook Manager

Easily manage, convert and transfer your books using Calibre, the swiss army knife of eBook software, and a variety of related programs.

Google Apps Guide: Free Email and More On Your Website

Own a domain? You need to read this Google Apps guide. This manual explores the amazing free power of Google Apps.

TrueCrypt User's Guide: Secure Your Private Files

To really keep your data safe, you need to encrypt it. Not sure how to start? You need to read our TrueCrypt user manual by Lachlan Roy, and learn how to use TrueCrypt encryption software.