About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Sara - Page 161
Frequent password changes crucial to prevent data breaches
Fri, 13th May 2016
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Last week played host to World Password Day and there couldn't be a better time to make sure your passwords are fresh and up-to-date.
4D tech to aid surgeons in hand surgery
Fri, 13th May 2016
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3d printing
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4d printing
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surgery
If you need surgery from stressing your texting thumbs or gamer's wrists too much, you may soon find you're part of a revolutionary surgical procedure.
Reckon One's cloud accounting software launches in UK
Fri, 13th May 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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reckon
Australian cloud accounting provider Reckon Limited has made a lucrative entrance in the UK market, allowing it to target the 5.4 million SMEs.
Flickr a focal point for predicting worldwide protest locations
Thu, 12th May 2016
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flickr
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protests
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languages
Flickr, the photo-sharing giant that hosts over 5.6 billion photos, has become a useful tool for tracking protest movements worldwide.
Mobile app install rates strong but slowing
Thu, 12th May 2016
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mobile apps
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analyst report
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technology gifts
The smartphone app market may have hit its peak, with app installations and a maturing market still growing but at a slower rate, an IDC study reports.
Amazon Web Services secures capacity in Hawaiki cable
Wed, 11th May 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Amazon Web Services has purchased capacity in the new Hawaiki submarine cable that will link New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
UXC: Australia's Cyber Security Strategy a great leap forward
Wed, 11th May 2016
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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uxc
Australia's new Cyber Security Strategy aims to address shortages in skilled professionals & promote cultural change.
Hands-on Review: HP OfficeJet Pro 8720
Wed, 11th May 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
In our hands-on review, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8720 impresses with its robust features and reliable performance for small businesses.
Hands-on Review: Rapoo VPro 710 Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
Large and sturdy with a rainbow of backlit lighting options and removable keys, it's perfect for gaming and can extend to general use.
Hands-on Review: Intel Compute Stick STK1AW32SC
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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intel
Last year Intel released its very first Intel Compute Stick. Fast-foward to 2016 and its newest version has upped its specs.
Hands-on Review: Corsair M65 Pro RGB Gaming Mouse
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Whether you're flying in space or taking down the enemy, this revolutionary mouse will help you keep your finger on the trigger at all times.
Hands-on Review: Rapoo S100 Bluetooth Headset
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rapoo
Rapoo S100: Where zest meets zest! The latest review dives into its snazzy design, customisable flair and robust sound quality.
Hands-on Review: QNAP TS-453A NAS Drive
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
As the next addition to QNAP's range, the TS-453A is a 4-bay NAS drive with a quad-core Intel Celeron N3150 processor. What makes this one different?.
Hands-on Review: ASUS RT-AC5300 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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asus
This router looks like the belly of a spider that can conjure up a portal to another world. And that's not far from the truth.
Hands-on Review: Asustor AS1002T NAS Drive
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
This is one to consider if you're planning on setting up a home network server, accessible from the cloud and all your mobile devices.
Hands-on Review: ViewSonic DLP Projector PJD5555W
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dlp
This is a DLP projector that treats colour accuracy very seriously, and that's exactly what makes this a fantastic projector for vibrant images.
Hands-on Review: Corsair 2015 Gaming Range
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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corsair
Corsair has released its 2015 gaming range. Reliability, function and sound performance make Corsair products stand out from the crowd.
Hands-on Review: Scosche BoomBottle+
Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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speakers
Scosche BoomBottle+ wireless speaker withstands outdoor conditions and provides a backup charge for your mobile device.
Hands-on Review: UE Boom 2
Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
If you like making sure you have a soundtrack for your summer travels, the UE Boom will make your plans a lot easier.
Hands-on Review: Belkin Home Automation Kit
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
The Belkin range of WeMo products can transform your rooms into a smart and secure home or workplace, either in-home or remotely.