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Hello November!

And just like that we’re already into November! Hard to believe it’s the second last month of the year…where did the year go! As we start to get busy as we try cram a lot of things into now before the end of the year and the “silly season” , trying to finish things off before the end of the year.

We may not see any new products for the remainder of the year, but with the M5 chip in the new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro 14” - it’s set the road map for the start of next year when we’ll most likely see it come to the rest of the product line up. 

So that will be something to look forward to for 2026.

I hope everyone has a good November and it’s very productive!

Canva relaunches Affinity for free All-in-one Design App 

Though not computer hardware related, this one is still quite interesting. Affinity made software to rival Adobe, but without the subscription. It used to be a “pay once” software you purchased which did similar things to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Then they got purchased by Canva. So people were a little worried it may go to subscription based as well. But at the start of November, they have now just re-released it as a free all in one design App. Though you need to create a free Canva account to download it, all the main features are still in the free App. 

So if you’re looking for something to use without the large Adobe subscription price, this could be worth a look.

You can read more about it here, and can download it here.

eBooks Online - your source for Digital eBook’s ‘Down Under’

After quietly working on a new venture since mid-last year, I’m excited to announce that it’s now live! 

The first eBook—"Avoiding Scams Down Under"—is available now, with more titles to come.

With scams on the rise in recent years, this eBook is a valuable resource to help you stay informed and protected. It covers key warning signs, practical steps to safeguard yourself and your finances, and crucial advice on recovering if you’ve been scammed.

Sadly, I’ve seen too many people fall victim to scams, which is why I hope this eBook will make a real difference by equipping more people with the knowledge they need.

Head over to my new site to grab your copy today!