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!).

  • 24 Cognitive Biases You Need To Stop Making [Infographic]

    Cognitive bias occurs when we make subjective assumptions about people or situations based on our own perception of reality. This can lead to irrational decisions and judgement calls that affect those around us. They can alter the way you see everything without you even realising it. Identifying the problem is the first step towards rational…


  • SCAM ALERT: New SIM Card Attack Threatens ‘All Smartphones’

    SIM cards are no longer safe. Following in the wake of multiple SIM-swap attacks and the ominously named Simjacker, a new and even bigger threat has been discovered by researchers at Ginno Security Lab. Dubbed WIBattack, it exploits a vulnerability in the Wireless Internet Browser (WIB) app found on some SIM cards to take control…


  • Do Shark Nets Actually Work?

    Most of the 24 million annual visitors to Queensland don’t notice the series of seemingly innocuous yellow buoys at many popular beaches. Beneath the waves lies a series of baited drumlines and mesh nets that aim to make Queensland beaches safe from the ominous threat of sharks. However, there’s no hard evidence that shark nets…