When you're reading the news, it can feel reassuring when the journalist backs up their claim with survey results. But not all surveys are equally trustworthy. Thankfully there are a few telltale signs of untrustworthy polls - as well as polls you can kind of trust. Yeah, it's a spectrum.

By now, many of you have managed to fill out the eCensus during one of its sporadic appearances online. With all the hoopla surrounding privacy breaches and flaky security, a lot of Aussies are risking stiff fines by deliberately fudging the survey with fake answers. Was anyone completely truthful? Take part in our poll to find out!

Speculation about salaries is a common topic of workplace chatter. And there's one topic that often stirs up particular emotions: how much does the boss earn?

Back up your data regularly. No matter how often people hear that advice it's surprising how few follow it.

Mobile phones let us work almost anywhere. But does that ability mean we actually save time?

The Australian supermarket scene is dominated by two big players: Woolworths and Coles. But those aren't the only choices.

In an Ask Me Anything interview on Reddit earlier this week, Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates said that he generally washed the dishes at Gates Mansion, largely because he didn't like the way other people did it. Can you relate to that?

Shredders offer peace of mind in a world of burgeoning identify theft. But with so many documents supplied in digital form these days, the question arises: are shredders still a vital tool? Do you use one?

With more and more ways for people to communicate with one another, Internet access, open office plans, and those walking distractions called colleagues, it's a wonder we ever find time to get anything done at all. What's your biggest time sink?

'Phablet' is an ugly word, but oversized phones/undersized tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Note are proving popular. According to Juniper Research, 20 million phablets sold in 2013, and that number could rise sixfold by 2018.

There are usually a few remotes sitting near your lounge. There are probably more stacked in a drawer somewhere near wherever you keep your batteries. It's amazing how they proliferate. How many do you use?

Making your own lunch provides the oppprtunity to eat more healthily, save a bit of money, and avoid the lunch hour rush . Do you do it?

Changing jobs is much more common than it used to be -- we're no longer wedded to the one-employer-for-life model. Still, changing actual careers is a less-frequent event. Have you ever done it?

Some people live in their email, using it not only for communication but also as a to-do list or organisational hub. Others despair of ever knowing what's in there.

Smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers increasingly overlap in functionality, while also maintaining distinct advantages. Which one do you use the most?

For some, creativity is a solitary endeavour. For others, nothing sparks the creative engine as effectively as the escalation of ideas you can experience with a group of people. Which are you?

When you're planning to buy a new laptop, screen size is a major factor. A smaller screen means greater portability and often a lower price. Larger screens offer more flexible working methods.

In a pre-social networking era, you broke up with someone and then found out what they were up to via mutual friends. These days, you can dodge using your friends and stalk former lovers online. Do you give in to temptation?

In theory, you should be paying full attention in office meetings. In reality, it's often tempting to pull out your phone and check your emails and texts. Do you succumb?