Dean Heckscher

Dean Heckscher was a content producer and editor at Canstar Blue for more than five years until 2024, most recently as the Site Editor. He holds dual Bachelor degrees in Business and Creative and Professional Writing from the Queensland University of Technology.


Ligue 1

How to watch Ligue 1 in Australia

Posted by July 22nd 2024

European football is one of the most exciting spectacles that many of us are lucky enough to lay eyes upon (even if most of it is through a TV), with each league and competition bringing …



Drive to Survive

How to watch Drive to Survive in Australia

Posted by May 28th 2024

The world of F1 racing has always been fast-paced, entertaining and thrilling, but it turns out the behind-the-scenes is as equally intense, with the drivers, pit crew and managers all putting their pedals to the …


Dog in bath using hot water

Continuous flow hot water systems explained

Posted by April 30th 2024

As much as we use them on a daily basis, hot water systems aren’t exactly a topic that comes up in regular conversation.  As handy as they are, having to replace or find a new …


Your guide to Easter long weekend trading hours

Your guide to 2024 Easter long weekend trading hours

Posted by April 2nd 2024

Aussie families will be out and about for Easter this year, taking advantage of the long weekend and enjoying a break together. With many shops and stores closed over the Easter weekend, it can be …


AFL Grand Final

How to watch the 2024 AFL season

Posted by March 25th 2024

Find out how and where to watch the upcoming AFL season, including Channel 7, Telstra, Foxtel and Kayo.


Basics of Ducted Air

Is my house suitable for ducted air con?

Posted by November 23rd 2023

For many Australians, air conditioning is an essential to making it through summer. The harsh sun, heat waves that can last for weeks and breezes that feel like someone opened the oven door mean many …


Woman using phone

How to restore an Android backup

Posted by October 3rd 2024

Restoring data to your phone is a great way to make sure you don’t lose any of your favourite applications, contacts, photos and passwords, and thankfully, it’s easy to do. But how exactly do you …


Woman using phone

How to screenshot on iPhone

Posted by September 24th 2024

A screenshot is one of the handiest tools on your iPhone, allowing you to share images with friends, keep directions handy offline, remember important details, capture video stills, use screen grabs to teach computer skills …


Using iPhone functions

Accessibility features on iPhone and how to use them

Posted by September 27th 2023

Smartphones have undoubtedly changed how we operate in our day-to-day lives, giving us access to a wider pool of tasks and apps to help get the job done. But did you know that iPhones have …