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Protect your tech investment with the perfect laptop bag – essential for keeping your device safe while looking professional. With fresh designs hitting the market in 2026, we’ve tested the top options to bring you the best laptop bags this year. Discover the perfect balance of protection, organization, and style. Continue reading
Microsoft has ended support for Office 2016 and Office 2019, prices are going up in July 2026, and over 1,100 new features are rolling out across the platform. Whether you’re a home user with a single laptop or a small business with a dozen machines, the push to Microsoft 365 is real — and it’s happening now. Here’s what’s changed, what it means for you, and how The Original PC Doctor can handle the entire migration onsite or remotely, anywhere in Australia.
The Mac vs PC debate has raged for decades, but 2026 is genuinely the most interesting year yet to be a consumer. Apple’s silicon roadmap has matured, Windows 11 has finally stabilised, and the mid-range PC market has never been more competitive. Yet the fundamentals haven’t shifted as dramatically as the headlines suggest. Read more to find out if you should go with Apple or Windows based machine in 2026.
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Written by The PC Doctor Team
If you’ve recently gone shopping for a new computer, laptop, or even just a RAM upgrade, you’ve probably noticed something alarming — prices have gone up significantly. What was a $1,500 laptop six months ago might now cost $1,800 or more, and the price of a simple memory upgrade has more than doubled in some cases. You’re not imagining it, and it’s not just one retailer trying to gouge customers. Computer prices across the board are rising in 2026, and the reasons behind it affect everyone from home users to large businesses.
An email address created in high school.
A nickname that didn’t age well.
A joke username that somehow followed you into adulthood.
Apple’s latest update is packed with handy features, better customisation, and critical security fixes. Here’s everything you need to know.
With over 1.46 billion active iPhone users worldwide and iOS holding a 55% market share in Australia, Apple’s software updates affect a massive number of people. The good news? iPhone users adopt new versions remarkably quickly — iOS updates typically reach over 80% adoption within months of release, far outpacing Android’s update rates.
iOS 26.2 patches over 20 security vulnerabilities (including two that were actively exploited), introduces 21 new features, and continues refining Apple’s controversial Liquid Glass design. Whether you’re one of the estimated 150 million iPhone users in the US or among the millions across Australia, this update is worth installing today.
Every day, millions of people secretly Google things like:
If you’ve ever talked to a frozen screen or begged a printer to work, you’re completely normal. You’re one of millions who do the same thing.
And here’s the surprise: letting out that frustration is actually good for you.
Science proves it.
Before smartphones… before TikTok… before reels, streaks, and infinite scrolling…
Kids talked to each other.
After a decade of service, Windows 10 reaches its end of life on October 14, 2025. For millions of Australians still running Windows 10, this date marks a critical deadline—after this, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. Currently, over 65% of Windows PCs in Australia are still running Windows 10, meaning roughly 8-9 million devices will need action before the deadline. Running an unsupported operating system puts your data, privacy, and entire system at serious risk. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s changing, your options, and how to prepare.
Bigpond Mail, once a staple for many Australians, still does the job—but as cyberthreats rise, so do expectations. Spam filters, phishing attacks, privacy lapses, slow UI, limited encryption—these are pain points many users complain about. If you’re considering a move, there are several email services that raise the bar significantly, offering better security, more control, plus modern features without sacrificing usability. Here are some of the best alternatives, what makes them shine, and how to choose wisely. Continue reading
