anthonycaruana

Anthony forged a successful career as an IT executive before turning his communications skills to the media. He has written for every major technology masthead in Australia, covering consumer tech, information security and enterprise systems. He’s been a Lifehacker contributor for many years as well as editing Macworld Australia. He has appeared on every major TV network in Australia and is a regular commentator on radio as well as countless podcasts. As well as writing he runs the occasional marathon and trail race and can be found yelling “Drop it” in a loud voice to his dogs in local parks.
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  • Apple Wants To Charge A Subscription Fee For Apps

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    Subscribing for access to apps, rather than buying perpetual licenses is increasingly becoming the normal way of accessing software. While that makes sense with cloud-based applications, it’s also taking hold in traditional productivity applications such as Microsoft Office and the Adobe Creative Suite. And now Apple is getting in on the act, having held a…

  • Spec Shootout: Microsoft Surface Go Vs iPad Vs Galaxy Tab S3

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    With the announcement of Microsoft’s new Surface Go, there will be more than a few nervous folks at the Apple and Samsung head offices. The Surface Go promises to deliver a lot in a compact and inexpensive package that could single-handedly put a massive dent in not just those tablet makers’ bottom line but also…

  • NBN In 2018: A Litany Of ‘Lies’ And Broken Promises

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    With 2018 shaping up as an election year – we could go to the polls as early as 4 August 2018 if the government calls it – a number of key battleground issues are forming. One of those is the National Broadband Network. Both governments have policies around the NBN with the electorate finally realising…

  • D-Link’s New Mesh Networking System: The Australian Review

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    Mesh networking is the “in” thing at the moment. As we depend on Wi-Fi to connect more devices than ever, those blackspots around the house or office become more acutely annoying. D-Link has been a long-time player in the networking business so it’s no surprise they’ve made an entry to the mesh business. They have…