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5 questions to ask before buying a smartphone

Buying a phone isn’t quite as big a commitment as buying a car or house, but it’s still a pretty noteworthy move to make….

Our favourite budget smartphones of 2017 thus far

Yes, high-end smartphones are slowly creeping up to the R20 000 mark (and breaching it in some cases), but budget devices are also continuing…

Get these tech items for your next protest

Earlier this year, South Africa saw some of the largest protests since the Apartheid era, as citizens rallied against President Jacob Zuma. But whether you’re…

Manual smartphone photography: here’s what those terms mean [Tech Savvy SA]

Tech Savvy SA is a series of articles on Gearburn and Memeburn that aims to deliver useful, locally relevant advice to the average South African….

Smartphone photography jargon: here’s what it all means [Tech-Savvy SA]

Tech Savvy SA is a series of articles on Gearburn and Memeburn that aims to deliver useful, locally relevant advice to the average South…

A beginner’s guide to smartphone jargon [Tech Savvy SA]

Tech Savvy SA is a series of articles on Gearburn and Memeburn that aims to deliver useful, locally relevant advice to the average South…

Spec shootout: Huawei P10 vs LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S8

South Africans will have several top-end smartphones to choose from over the next few weeks and months. We’ve already seen the LG G6 launch,…

Watch Apple’s iPhone 6S launch on Windows and beyond

It’s that time of year again when Apple’s livestream will likely drop erratically, features random Chinese audio translations mixed over Tim Cook, or more…

Lock down and back up: 5 essential ways to secure your devices and data

Losing your data or dealing with stolen devices is a terrible thing, but commonplace in this wonderful country. It often causes mass disruption to…

Here’s how to check if you have the ‘public’ version of Windows 10

For all Windows 10 related views, breaking stories and deeper analysis, visit our comprehensive Windows 10 Hub before and after Microsoft’s big launch. Update:…

Can you upgrade to Windows 10? Here are 4 key questions

For all Windows 10 related views, breaking stories and deeper analysis, visit our comprehensive Windows 10 Hub before and after Microsoft’s big launch. It’s…

How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2015 keynote live stream on Windows, Android [update]

Update: Our WWDC live blog is now in progress. Follow it here. Apple‘s conferences are always special events, but it’s a real pity that…

5 quick and nifty Apple iPad tricks

There is something to be said for the ease and simplicity of use of Apple products. Most of the time, they just offer elegant…

6 awesome and cheap last minute gifts for the technophile in your life

Oh no, just look at the date. You’ve left it a little late again, haven’t you? That might as well be me soliloquizing in…

6 gadgets and tips to save power and beat load shedding

“Load shedding” is fast becoming a vulgarity in South African vocabulary. While it’s a necessary evil, it’s a massive annoyance for those who need…

Gearburn’s 2014 Christmas gift guide to trendy gizmos and gadgets

It’s that time of year again. Unfortunately (or fortunately for those receiving gifts) the Holiday Season comes with its own set of headaches and…

7 ways to make a dumb home smarter

The buzzword “smart home” fits nicely alongside terms like “The Internet of Things”. But the smart home is tangible, it is something. Best of…

With a PS4 gamepad and DS4 to Xinput wrapper, the console vs PC arguments are officially over

How do you nullify the console versus PC debates? By combining the best of both worlds: a gaming PC with a PS4 gamepad. While…

The updated Xbox One vs PS4 buyer’s guide

Of course the age-old (not really, but it sounds better) rivalry between Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation is still alive and well. But six…

6 easy steps for turning that old-school PC into an arcade emulator

To truly appreciate the gaming world of today, we need to experience the gaming world of yesterday. Titles of the past play an enormous…

‘Dark Souls II’ help: questions, answered

Dark Souls II is a beautiful game. It’s already proven itself to be a slicker, more accessible sequel, but one that’s no less difficult…

6 apps that have proven themselves awesome for streaming film and TV

Streaming movies and TV are the future when it comes to entertainment, no doubt. People love the ability to watch their favourite films and…

11 gadget lifehacks you can’t do without

Love gadgets, but hate it when complications arise? So do I, so does everyone. But that’s what this article is for, to help you…

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