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STACK ’ s TECH tips

Looking to get away on a break this winter? Here’s what you need to do with your fridge while you’re away.

Short term Keep your refrigerator running at normal temperature settings Take out all perishables.There’s nothing worse than returning to rotten veggies in the fridge Turn off the ice maker

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Long term Isolate the water supply to the refrigerator

The very first text message was sent as a test by engineer Neil Papworth to a colleague in 1992. Sent on December 3, 1992, it simply read, “Merry Christmas”. DYK?

Technology has become an integral part of Australian lifestyles and continues to advance in leaps and bounds. From smartphones to smart homes, STACK keeps you up to date on the latest consumer tech in user-friendly terms, along with key points to consider before you buy. If you love tech, you’re in the right place.

Use all the food up from the fridge and leave it empty Thoroughly clean the inside of the fridge before you leave Put an open box of baking soda inside the fridge and leave the doors slightly ajar

What tech has been floating the boat of the writers at STACK recently? You can find it right here every month.

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The Bose SoundLink Max If you’re looking for big sound from a small, highly

In the competitive world of consumer tech, there’s a constant race to be first to market with innovation. You’ll find it everywhere – new features on a coffee machine or a pair of headphones can be enough to grab consumer attention. The history of the electric shaver is no different. For nearly 100 years, brands have been battling it out with new design implementations. Back in 1950, Braun began its foray into the electric shaver market by introducing the S50. By doing so, it brought an inventive design to the table. Most electric shavers at that

portable, and ruggedly-designed Bluetooth speaker, the SoundLink Max is your guy.

The SoundLink Max is 26.5cm wide, 12cm high, and 10.5cm deep and features a removable rope handle if you're looking for a more permanent speaker around the home. The controls are sited on the top of the device, and the speaker is rated IP67 for waterproof and dust protection. Sound-wise, the Max is an

time utilised a metal comb layer that protected the face of the user from the blades underneath. However, Braun designed a thin metal foil that arched over the cutting blades. The clever and exceptionally well-engineered foil was perforated. Once pressed to the face, the hairs of the user would fall into the holes in the foil, providing a safer shave. The design was so successful the basic principle behind the metal foil is still used in the company’s shavers today.

absolute beast for its size. The soundstage is well-balanced, while the

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bottom end rumbles like an A380 on take-off. And if you’re not happy about the sound out of the box, you can tweak it on the EQ in the Bose Music app. You’ll get close to 20 hours from a charge on the battery front - enough for the party and the kick-ons combined. With a long battery life and superb build quality, this versatile Bluetooth speaker is the perfect musical partner for whatever you have planned.

Do you have a connected home? Are you interested in making your house smart? It doesn’t take much to automate the home with smart technology. From as little as a smart bulb, you can begin the journey and, next month, we’ll show you exactly how in our smart home special.

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