Some of our relish in putting a personal touch on our homes. Others… not so much. Rental homes can be more of a challenge because you need to move and redecorate more frequently. However, don’t despair! You don’t have to make do with bland rooms just because you’re renting. There are plenty of easy ways to spruce up your place without any serious renovations.

If you’re looking for some really special items that are a cut above the fare available at Kmart or Target, then you may want to consider Etsy. This online store has everything from artsy crafts and vintage treasures to handmade goods, you’re bound to find something to put a unique touch on any home. Best of all, it’s a great opportunity to buy directly from Australian craftspeople and support local business!

Whether you’ve just moved into a new place or you know someone who has and you’re looking for a great housewarming present, we’re here to help! We’ve rustled up the cream of the crop of Aussie shops selling homewares and home décor on Etsy. You may just find your next personal heirloom.

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Is your home network secure? With the wealth of personal information stored on our computers and other connected devices, it’s important to find out! When it comes to checking the security of your home network, your modem or WiFi router should be your first point of focus. After all, it handles all the data going in and out of your broadband connection, so it’s vital that its settings are in ship-shape.

To help protect your network, we’ve put together a list of the settings you should check whenever you get a new modem or WiFi router up and running.

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Are you looking to learn more about the National Broadband Network? Whether you’re still waiting to get on the NBN™ or you’re already connected and you need to check on your service, there’s lots of tools to help you find out more about your NBN™ status.

Fortunately, we’re here to help! Let’s take a look at some handy online tools that will tell you:

– Your NBN™ availability and when the NBN™ rollout is coming to you;

– Which NBN™ plans are available at your address;

– How to run an NBN™ speed test; and

– How to do an NBN™ check for outages and planned maintenance in your area.

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