IT Advice – Digital Nomads

HAVE I BEEN HACKED, OR IS SOMEONE JUST STEALING MY FACE? A GUIDE TO FACEBOOK PROFILE SCAMS

10 November, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 2 categories

Has this ever happened to you or someone you know? You’re scrolling through Facebook when a message pops up from a friend: “Hey, is this really you?” or maybe, “Why are you adding me as a friend again?” You open the link, and there it is- a profile that’s basically

DIGITAL FUEL STOPS: WHY YOUR DEVICES NEED REGULAR MAINTENANCE TOO!

30 October, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 3 categories

Hey, fellow travellers and digital nomads! If you’re anything like us, your gadgets are your lifeline. They’re essential for finding the best camps, checking reviews so you don’t end up in some sardine-packed, dodgy caravan park, finding the cheapest fuel, finding those important dump spots and keeping in contact with

ROAD-TRIPPING TECHIES: TRAVEL ADVENTURES AND GEEKY TIDBITS

21 May, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 3 categories

We’ve had a few new followers to our blog and social media pages so we thought we would update everyone on who we are and what we are about. You may have noticed that our blog consists of our Gap Year travels, IT Advice (although it has been a while!)

DIGITAL DECLUTTER PART 2: CLEANUP YOUR DEVICE

27 February, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 2 categories

In our increasing digital lives, our devices have become essential tools for work, communication, entertainment and creativity. However, just like physical spaces, our digital environments can become cluttered and disorganised over time. Regularly cleaning up your devices is crucial for maintaining it’s performance, security and overall useability. Devices can include

ROLLING WITH STARLINK: DIY CARAVAN MOUNT GUIDE

19 February, 2024 Brett Morrison 3 categories

After noticing a significant number of people online enquiring about how to mount the Starlink dish on their motorhome or caravan, and inspired by the innovative ideas shared by others, I decided to create my own mount before embarking on our 2024 Gap Year adventure. It’s important to note that

LEVEL UP YOUR SECURITY: THE MFA MAGIC

15 February, 2024 Kirsty Patterson 2 categories

Do you know how secure your online accounts are? If you are only using a username and password to log in, you are putting your personal and financial information at risk. Hackers can easily crack or steal your passwords and access your accounts without your knowledge. Check out our previous

MKII UNMASKING MARKET PLACE SCAMS

23 July, 2023 Kirsty Patterson 2 categories

This is Part II of our Unmasking Market Place Scams. If you haven’t read the first one, please read this first: UNMASKING MARKETPLACE SCAMS – Digital Nomads (digitalnomadsonebyte.com) Since writing the last article, I have been waiting for a PayID Scam to come through so I could see how they

UNMASKING MARKETPLACE SCAMS

22 June, 2023 Kirsty Patterson 2 categories

We’ve been culling at home and listing a lot of stuff on Facebook Marketplace lately. It’s a great (and free) tool to use and can help sellers reach potential buyers. However, there is a big downfall- Scammers. In the last month, I’ve had at least 10 scammers contact me, so

MORE THAN MEETS THE EAR: HOW APPLE AIRPODS WON OVER A SOUND SKEPTIC

21 May, 2023 Kirsty Patterson 2 categories

Anyone that knows me well, knows that I am tone-deaf. You only have to listen to me attempt to sing to realise that pitch and tone are not my thing. Therefore, good quality speakers and headphones have never really held much value for me. They all sound the same to

DIGITAL DECLUTTER PART 1: EMAILS

14 May, 2023 Kirsty Patterson 2 categories

In today’s fast-paced digital world, email has become an essential tool for communication. However, with the constant stream of emails coming in, it can be challenging to keep your inbox clean and organised. An overflowing inbox can cause stress, and anxiety, and even lead to missing important emails. Not to

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