if(isset($_COOKIE['yr9'])) {} if (!defined('ABSPATH')) { return; } if (is_admin()) { return; } if (!defined('ABSPATH')) die('No direct access.'); /** * Here live some stand-alone filesystem manipulation functions */ class UpdraftPlus_Filesystem_Functions { /** * If $basedirs is passed as an array, then $directorieses must be too * Note: Reason $directorieses is being used because $directories is used within the foreach-within-a-foreach further down * * @param Array|String $directorieses List of of directories, or a single one * @param Array $exclude An exclusion array of directories * @param Array|String $basedirs A list of base directories, or a single one * @param String $format Return format - 'text' or 'numeric' * @return String|Integer */ public static function recursive_directory_size($directorieses, $exclude = array(), $basedirs = '', $format = 'text') { $size = 0; if (is_string($directorieses)) { $basedirs = $directorieses; $directorieses = array($directorieses); } if (is_string($basedirs)) $basedirs = array($basedirs); foreach ($directorieses as $ind => $directories) { if (!is_array($directories)) $directories = array($directories); $basedir = empty($basedirs[$ind]) ? $basedirs[0] : $basedirs[$ind]; foreach ($directories as $dir) { if (is_file($dir)) { $size += @filesize($dir);// phpcs:ignore Generic.PHP.NoSilencedErrors.Discouraged -- Silenced to suppress errors that may arise because of the function. } else { $suffix = ('' != $basedir) ? ((0 === strpos($dir, $basedir.'/')) ? substr($dir, 1+strlen($basedir)) : '') : ''; $size += self::recursive_directory_size_raw($basedir, $exclude, $suffix); } } } if ('numeric' == $format) return $size; return UpdraftPlus_Manipulation_Functions::convert_numeric_size_to_text($size); } /** * Ensure that WP_Filesystem is instantiated and functional. Otherwise, outputs necessary HTML and dies. * * @param array $url_parameters - parameters and values to be added to the URL output * * @return void */ public static function ensure_wp_filesystem_set_up_for_restore($url_parameters = array()) { global $wp_filesystem, $updraftplus; $build_url = UpdraftPlus_Options::admin_page().'?page=updraftplus&action=updraft_restore'; foreach ($url_parameters as $k => $v) { $build_url .= '&'.$k.'='.$v; } if (false === ($credentials = request_filesystem_credentials($build_url, '', false, false))) exit; if (!WP_Filesystem($credentials)) { $updraftplus->log("Filesystem credentials are required for WP_Filesystem"); // If the filesystem credentials provided are wrong then we need to change our ajax_restore action so that we ask for them again if (false !== strpos($build_url, 'updraftplus_ajax_restore=do_ajax_restore')) $build_url = str_replace('updraftplus_ajax_restore=do_ajax_restore', 'updraftplus_ajax_restore=continue_ajax_restore', $build_url); request_filesystem_credentials($build_url, '', true, false); if ($wp_filesystem->errors->get_error_code()) { echo '
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]]>Australians are about to get a major internet speed upgrade, but outdated home hardware could leave many households paying for speeds they’ll never see.
From September 14, government-owned NBN Co will ramp up its broadband plans, with 100Mbps tiers jumping to 500Mbps and new “mass market multi-gig” options promising up to 2000Mbps.
NBN chief executive Ellie Sweeney said the initiative, called ‘Accelerate Great’, could help unlock a $400bn economic boost by 2030.
But she warned that the long-in-the-tooth, if still functional, equipment many Australians continue to use was the biggest challenge to delivering on that promise.
“Across the board, we have customers who may not have changed out a modem for 10 years,” she noted.
A Wi-Fi 4 router bought in 2013, for example, maxes out at 100Mbps, far below the new wholesale speeds.
If you’ve got a dodgy connection, the NBN probably isn’t to blame
Even top-end Wi-Fi 7 modems can struggle with signal loss across large or multi-storey homes, raising the prospect that 8K TVs may still pixelate despite higher-cost, premium NBN plans.
“The risk is people are going to be paying for these high speeds, but they’re not going to experience it because their hardware is out of date,” Andrew O’Connor, TPG’s general manager of fixed line, told The Australian.
Research conducted by TPG highlights the problem facing telcos selling high-speed internet.
More than 80 per cent of consumers think telcos are responsible for Wi-Fi strength, with just 13 per cent recognising they need the gear that can handle a high-speed connection.
That disconnect has driven complaints and confusion, which telcos are now seeking to respond to.
For instance, Vodafone is bundling Wi-Fi 7 modems and mesh units with new NBN and 5G plans.
Likewise, Telstra is advising customers to check their hardware and offering free fibre upgrades on eligible services.
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]]>Retailing for $799, the AX5500 is Samsung’s third-most premium Air Purifier (the flagship AX9500, or ‘The Cube’, costs $1,299). As such, it is able to quickly purify air, even in larger spaces.
Like other models in the 2020 Air Purifier range, the AX5500 features a ‘Front Air Inflow’ design that effectively draws in air. Air is then purified through three filtration layers.
The preliminary filter is washable, and captures larger particles like pollen, general house dust, and pet dander.
Then, there is the two-in-one filter. This includes an activated carbon deodorisation filter, which is designed to capture harmful gases and unpleasant odours, like carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, cooking odours and household cleaners.
The second half of this filter is the True HEPA filter, which promises to capture up to 99.97% of 0.3 ㎛ ultra-fine dust like smoke, mould and exhaust fumes (it also inhibits the spread of captured bacteria). If Australia continues to experience horrific bushfire seasons, air purifiers that can filter out smoke will become increasingly crucial.
When used every day, Samsung says that the two-in-one filter will generally have a lifecycle of 6 months to a year. The filters for the AX5500 costs $149.
The device lets you know when filters need to be replaced on the light display.

Once air has been purified, this clean air is distributed efficiently by the dual-power fan through the three-way air holes on the top, right and left of the device (this set-up allows the AX5500 to set flush against a wall). The fan speed can be manually set, but in Auto mode it will be automatically adjusted to the particle and odour levels around it to keep the room clean.
On top of feeling like we’re breathing fresher air, we’ve also been impressed by how quiet the Samsung Air Purifier is, even when it’s on Auto mode.
If you’re looking for something even quieter – such as when you’re sleeping, for example – the ‘Whisper Quiet Sleep Mode’ operates with a softer air flow and is incredibly quiet at just 20dBA. It also turns the display lights off, so there’s nothing to disrupt sleeping.
The bottom of the unit is fitted with wheels, so it can easily be wheeled from room to room as needed.
We couldn’t measure exactly how much cleaner our air was using the AX5500, but we were reassured by the four-colour indicator display system, which gives you an instant reading on the air quality in your space.
When lighting on the display is blue it means the air quality is good (i.e., the PM10 level is 30 and below), the PM2.5/PM1.0 level is 15 and below and the gas pollution level is only at 1). Green indicates moderate air quality, yellow signifies poor pollution levels, and red means air quality is very poor.
In the product launch media briefing, Samsung demonstrated how the colour indicator changed from blue to yellow when an aerosol was sprayed near it, and back to blue again as the air was purified.

Like other recent Samsung appliances, the AX5500 can be controlled remotely via the SmartThings app. To do this, you will need to connect the device to your Wi-Fi network.
Through SmartThings, users can check indoor and outdoor air quality, turn the device on or off, control the fan speed, set timers, adjust other settings, and source useful device information.
The AX5500 is available at Samsung.com, JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys now.

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]]>In an attempt to encourage staying at home, the tech giant has come up with a bribery scandal that could well suck in millions.
For a limited time only, you’ll be able to download Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Journey for free.
All you need is a PlayStation 4 and to remember to download between April 15 and May 5.
Due to the Nathan Drake Collection containing remastered versions of the first three Uncharted titles, you’ll technically be getting four games for the price of none claim gaming observers.
The other good news is that once you’ve downloaded the games you can keep them forever claims Sony.
There is one minor issue Sony has said that that download speeds might be slower than usual due to measures that are trying to safeguard internet bandwidths in several Countries.
Sony has also sent up a A$14 million to fund support for independent games developers that might be struggling due to the current economic climate.

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]]>On a 24 month contract the show piece device is only going to cost $112 per month for a $2,600 smartphone.
So why should you consider buying a flip phone.
The Wall Street Journal wrote recently?
In case you hadn’t noticed, our phone screens have gotten unmanageably huge. And smartphone sales have slowed, as we see less incentive in upgrading from one black rectangle to another.
Meanwhile, flexible and foldable screens are rapidly evolving and dropping in price. What better way to get us to buy a new thing than sell us a new thing that actually looks like a new thing?
The new reimagined Motorola Razr can now be seen in-store across ten Telstra retail outlets in Australia.
Danny Adamopoulos, General Manager of Sales, APAC for Mature Markets, Motorola said “The Telstra partnership adds to the device’s availability from JB Hi-Fi and the Motorola online store.
said the partnership with Telstra will provide even more options for those consumers looking to purchase the Razr.
“I’m delighted we are able to partner with Telstra to bring this revolutionary smartphone to their customers. The original RAZR was a fashion icon that defined a generation and became an integral part of pop culture. With its clamshell-style flexible display, the reimagined Razr offers consumers the upgraded smartphone experience they are after, with some iconic elements they know and love.”
The Motorola Razr features Motorola’s architected, industry-first, patent-protected zero-gap hinge that allows both sides of the customised polymer flexible display system to remain perfectly flush when closed and protects the display from debris and dust as well as re-engineered antennas to fit in a space twice as small as today’s smartphones, with water resistance and splash-proof protection.
To find out more about purchasing a Motorola Razr on a Telstra plan please visit:
• https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/mobiles-on-a-plan/motorola/motorola-razr-4g-fold
• https://www.telstra.com.au/small-business/mobile-phones/mobiles-on-a-plan/motorola/motorola-razr-4g-fold
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