chrisjager

Chris Jager is the former editor of Lifehacker Australia. He is now the Senior Reviews Editor at Finder. He has been a full-time tech journalist for 10 years with stints across Business IT, IT News, Good Gear Guide and PC & Tech Authority. A former high school History and English teacher, he specialises in computing, home entertainment, gaming, video production and globsters. Chris’ interest in tech began at the age of four via the rubbery keys of a ZX Spectrum. When he’s not fiddling around with various gadgets his hands are kept full by his rapidly expanding family of squalling children (three at last count!).
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  • Does Putting Sugar In A Petrol Tank Really Destroy The Engine?

    Does Putting Sugar In A Petrol Tank Really Destroy The Engine?

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    Pouring sugar into a car’s gas tank is thought to be a petty yet effective means of sabotage. As parodied on The Simpsons, it’s the preferred revenge method of estranged (and deranged) spouses and partners. The idea is that the sugar causes the car’s engine to permanently seize up, resulting in a costly trip to…

  • Avoid These Shopping Dates This Christmas

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    The Commonwealth Bank Christmas Consumer Spending Study has compiled transaction data from previous Decembers to show the quietest and busiest shopping periods over the month. If you still haven’t done your Christmas shopping, this graph can help you to avoid the Christmas rush. (And if you work in retail, use it to prepare for the…