Technology
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Technology
How to remember all your passwords
While it may be obvious to some people, in the past several years in software consultancy, I’ve seen several small- to large-sized businesses manage data the same old way they have for decades. Over time they encounter several problems with these approaches, such as loss of data, extra time spent, manually repeating tasks, and so on. Here are my top 6 easiest (and free) ways you can digitize your processes, to make your life easier both professionally, and in your personal life. These tools are used by us personally and help us daily.
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Technology
How to protect your home network from hackers
People are more connected to the Internet now than they’ve ever been. Once the only device that you’d access the Internet over was a PC or possibly laptop. Then phones, tablets, game consoles, and televisions got added to the network. Then the Internet of Things (IoT) happened and now there are chips in everything to connect it to the Internet; from the printer though to the refrigerator, security systems, air conditioners, and even the humble light bulb now has an app that you can use to control it over the Internet.
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Podcasting and video tips
Being a great podcast guest is easy when you know how
It’s the dream opportunity – you’ve been booked for an interview on a podcast. What now? How can you prepare so you are interesting, memorable and appealing to the people you want to reach?
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Marketing
5 tips to starting a podcast for FREE
Have you got a brilliant idea for a podcast but no idea where to start, plus you don’t want to sink a heap of money into if you are just testing it out? Samantha Meurant shares her top 5 tips for starting a podcast without spending any money!
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Technology
Tech news Wednesday: Bunnings wants to cut Amazon’s grass
Don't stick your head in the sand! StartUp Daily editor Simon Thomsen's top 4 tech news stories will keep you informed.
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Technology
Tech news Tuesday: Including, why it no longer works for WeWork
Don't stick your head in the sand! StartUp Daily editor Simon Thomsen's top 4 tech news stories will keep you informed.
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Technology
The Australian startup suing Facebook, plus 4 other tech news headlines from the world today
Don't be behind the times! StartUp Daily editor, Simon Thomsen gives us the low down on today's most important tech news
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Technology
Atlassian’s catchy motto for climate change: “Don’t @#$% up the planet”
Australian software giant Atlassian will give staff a day’s paid leave later this month if they want to take part in a global climate strike being organised by student activists.
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Technology
How to choose a stronger password
Password cracking technology has improved in leaps and bounds in the past 4 decades. So how do you stay ahead of the bad guys?
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Technology
Why you need wesbite speed (and how to achieve it)
Speed is king. A slow website drives visitors away. It eats away at their patience, hence forcing them to seek competitor pages (instead of yours). And it’s not just your visitors who hate slow pages. Search engines despise them too. In fact, if your website is slow, expect it to rank lower than your competition!
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Technology
Yes, website updates ARE your responsibility
How often do you update the themes or plugins on your website? You should log into your site as often as you wash your hair. Here’s why, as well as options to take the pain out of updates.
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Technology
3 great ways the NBN will boost your business in 2019
As the national broadband rollout continues across Australia, many businesses are preparing to make the leap to the NBN yet have little understanding of the benefits. So, what are the advantages of the NBN? Let’s unpack them.
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Technology
Here are the 3 biggest tech trends in Australia right now
Australia has long been renowned for having a resilient economy, and it’s seen a big shift over the past decade, writes Jonathan Coleman.
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Technology
FACT: All of your passwords are awful and need to change
We’ve all been lectured a million times about the importance of strong passwords. But what are cyber crooks really doing here, and what does it mean for you? Grant Hamono talks us through it.
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Technology
Why Google Optimize means big opportunities for Australian companies
Brands that are failing to run controlled website and mobile app experiments in order to understand their customers and convert impressions into transactions are falling behind.
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Technology
Warning: These Google Play apps could be fakes used to steal your data
Australian researchers have found more than 2000 potentially fake apps on Google Play that hackers are using as trojan horses to steal personal information from users.
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Business technology
8 simple cyber security tips for small business owners
While having a personal IT guru is out of reach for most of us, your data will thank you for following these simple cyber security tips.
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Business psychology
How to protect your business ideas from being copied
Imitation is not always the best form of flattery. People will, despite your best efforts, try to copy your idea, your business, your services or your website.
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Business websites
How to tell if your website’s been hacked – 14 signs
Avoid full panic mode and get to know the things you need to look out for to discover if your website has been hacked, writes Ingrid Moyle.
