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How to live like an Aussie for a year

It’s completely understandable to want to get away at some point in your life. Whether you’re born with wanderlust or just someone who’s become sick of the same ol’ life and is in dire need of a change, there are always ways to make the change happen. Australia is becoming an increasingly popular destination for this type of longer getaway, and for good reason. First of all, you have the mystery factor, given that the continent is kind of cut off from the rest of the world. On the other hand, it’s a place where fashion, music and culture live, so it doesn’t feel so different from most of the western world, aside from the breathtaking nature, 240 sunny days and generally friendly people. It’s undeniable that it would be a blast to live there for a year, so now that you know what to expect, ...

Siri: Why do you keep me hanging on the telephone?

For ten years I have been an Apple addict spending thousands of pounds on MacBooks, iPhones, Airpods, Watches, and Airport Expresses. I have had brief flirtations with other devices and software like Samsung and Windows 10 but quickly dashed back to the Apple ecosystem. I have always thought their products “just work” and their seamless integration with each other is a huge pulling factor. However, something significant happened at Christmas that for the first time has me questioning my loyalty to the mighty Apple. For me, it has smashed out that phrase by Steve Jobs boasting Apple products “just work”. The truth is they don’t any more, or not as well as they could and should. Apple software has been on a long, slow decline. Full of annoying little bugs, shortcomings, missing f...