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Mark Whitby
Starlink Referral Program: Share With a Mate And Save

Starlink’s referral program lets you share your connection experience with friends and save money at the same time. Residential and Roam customers can send out a referral link through the app or web. When your friend signs up and activates their account, both of you get a free month of service credit. The credit applies 30 days later and reduces your next bill automatically — an easy, no-fuss way to share and save.

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Tech
Mark Whitby
SureCart Enigma: A Lightweight, Modern WordPress eCommerce Solution That’s Ready For 2026

SureCart is a modern WordPress eCommerce solution that keeps things lightweight without cutting power features. You get a visual checkout builder, subscriptions, installments, order bumps, one-click upsells, cart recovery, real-time taxes and EU VAT, plus Apple Pay, Google Pay, Stripe and PayPal support. Pricing is simple with a free Launch plan, fair yearly Pro, and a pay-once Lifetime option. It’s fast to set up, pleasant to run, and ideal for creators, coaches, and growing shops that want more revenue with

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AI
Mark Whitby
Why ChatGPT Is My Number 1 Choice For Personal AI

ChatGPT has become my number one choice for personal AI because it works closer to the way I think — most of the time. From coding WordPress plugins that just work to nailing my Coffee Chat writing style, it feels like having a massive brain of experts on call 24/7. For me, it’s more than a tool. It’s a creative sidekick, a business partner, and a forward-thinking consultant rolled into one. Sure, it’s not perfect — sometimes code fails or

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AI
Mark Whitby
Rememeber Dragon Dictate – What happened to Voice Dictation?

From Audrey to AI: The Evolution of Voice-to-Text It’s funny to think about, but talking to your computer has been around longer than the home computer itself. What started as clunky experiments with machines that could barely understand numbers has now become everyday productivity. These days, you can open your laptop, phone, or a tool like Typeless, start speaking, and watch your words appear instantly with near-perfect accuracy. Let’s take a quick journey through the history of voice-to-text and see

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AI
Mark Whitby
The Future of Writing Is Speech: Typeless AI Voice Dictation Explored

Typeless is redefining the way you turn speech into polished writing. It’s not just voice-to-text—Typeless removes filler words, senses corrections, auto-formats your spoken lists and steps, and adapts tone depending on what you’re writing. It’s private by design, keeping your voice data local and not stored in the cloud. In short, it transforms raw voice into ready-to-share text with minimal friction. If you’ve been dreaming of a dictation tool that finally feels natural, Typeless might just be the one.

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Internet
Mark Whitby
How Much Internet Speed Do You Really Need?

Finding the right internet speed isn’t about chasing the biggest number — it’s about matching your usage to the plan. Whether you’re streaming 4K, video calling, uploading content, or juggling a smart home full of devices, this guide shows exactly how many megabits per second you truly need. I’ll also cover Australia’s new NBN speed tiers, real-world performance, upload vs download, future-proofing for more devices, and how to avoid speed killers like old routers or poor wiring. You’ll end up

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Tech
Mark Whitby
AirPods Pro 3: The Earbuds That Translate While You Talk

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 aren’t just about sound they’re about connection. With Live Translation built into the earbuds, you can hold conversations in multiple languages and hear the meaning instantly in your own. Add the strongest noise cancellation yet, a better fit, longer battery life and even a heart rate sensor, and these AirPods are more than just headphones. They’re a bridge across languages, cultures and everyday barriers.

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AI
Mark Whitby
Is AI Killing the Economy? Or Just Changing It?

Is AI Killing the Economy? Or Just Changing It? Quick Read TL;DR Artificial Intelligence is being adopted faster than electricity, PCs, or even the internet. But is it killing jobs, reshaping the economy, or opening up new opportunities? Let’s break down what the latest Anthropic report really says and what it means for your future.AI Adoption Is Moving Faster Than Anything in History   Artificial intelligence isn’t creeping into our lives—it’s sprinting. In the US alone, 40% of employees now

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