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.
  • The Five Apps I Always Download First

    I recently set up a new computer from scratch and had to get it up and running so that I could use it as quickly as possible. That meant only installing the bare necessities up front. That made me stop and think for a moment – what are the must-have apps that I need in…


  • Why Star Trek Is Better Than Star Wars

    The final chapter in the Skywalker saga is currently playing in theatres and geeks all over the planet are queuing up to watch it (probably dressed in brown robes while wielding plastic light sabres.) I’ll admit the Star Wars movies are entertaining, but they haven’t influenced society in the same way as that other great…


  • Is Aussie Broadband Worth The Money? [Updated]

    While many Retail Service Providers (RSPs) have had their reputations tarnished through the rollout of the NBN, one company seems to have thrived. Aussie Broadband, which was formed through the amalgamation of Wideband Networks and Westvic Broadband, is often mentioned in positive terms by customers saying their service and performance are excellent. But what about…