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Allow a program to break through Windows Firewall
8:28AM | Friday, 17 AugustWindows Firewall is a great tool, but sometimes you may find that it’s blocking a particular program from working.
Does your site look nice on every device?
8:20AM | Friday, 17 AugustIt’s time to round-up every mobile phone in your office. Grab the iPhones, find the Samsungs, and look for the old Nokia bricks that only get used in emergencies.
Change the type of inbox you use in Gmail
8:47AM | Thursday, 16 AugustIf you’re a keen Gmail user, you should know there are a few different types of inboxes you can use.
Google chief Schmidt takes stake in Sydney start-up BiNu
8:14PM | Wednesday, 15 AugustA Sydney start-up has secured a landmark investment from Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt, amid a growth push in developing countries around the world.
Ex-Googlers’ email start-up Fluent closes after six months
8:05PM | Thursday, 16 AugustA Sydney-based start-up launched by three former Google employees that promised to change the way people use email has been dismantled just six months after launch.
Google buys Frommer's travel guide
8:52AM | Wednesday, 15 AugustGoogle has acquired the Frommer's travel guides in a move which is likely to impact the online listings of travel and tourism operators in Australia.
THE NEWS WRAP: Surprise dip in online activity for SMEs
8:20PM | Monday, 13 AugustThe amount of online activity conducted by small businesses took a surprising fall last month, despite steady growth in the number of SME websites, according to new research.
THE NEWS WRAP: Company tax cut from Treasury review looking unlikely
8:25PM | Sunday, 12 AugustBusiness leaders are set to be disappointed by the Federal Government’s business tax working group, which is expected to have no major recommendations to slash the overall rate.
Google’s Knowledge Graph launches in Australia: Minimal change for business SEO
8:52AM | Friday, 10 AugustAn SEO expert says businesses don’t need to be too concerned about Google’s latest upgrade, which will see its new “knowledge graph” features implemented in English-speaking countries.
Keeping up with Google
8:36AM | Friday, 10 AugustThe great thing about Google is that, in theory, it provides a level playing field.
THE NEWS WRAP: OECD warns major economies face slowdown, including China
8:21PM | Thursday, 9 AugustMost of the world’s major economies are facing a slowdown in economic growth, including emerging powerhouses Russia, China and India, according to a sobering new report.
How to set up two-factor authentication in Google
8:54AM | Thursday, 9 AugustProtecting your online accounts is as serious as protecting any other type of critical data. You don’t want to find yourself hacked.
Figure out how much to spend marketing to each customer
8:35AM | Thursday, 9 AugustMeasuring your return on investment in marketing isn’t always easy, particularly if you use marketing strategies that do not make it easy to track direct effectiveness. That is, it’s tougher to decide how good your ROI is on sponsoring the local footy club than it is buying an ad on Google.
THE NEWS WRAP: News Corp separation pains bring $1.46 billion loss
8:19PM | Wednesday, 8 AugustNews Corporation has posted a massive $1.46 billion loss in the fourth quarter, writing down the value of its global publishing empire, including its Australian newspapers.
Facebook attempts to woo developers with new mobile ads
8:19AM | Wednesday, 8 AugustFacebook has begun testing a new way for mobile app developers to grow their business, with an advertising unit designed to help developers reach and re-engage their users.
Mexican entrée for 500 Startups' Latin American main dish
8:30PM | Wednesday, 8 AugustStart-up accelerator 500 Startups will expand its reach after acquiring Latin American accelerator Mexican.VC, but a local expert says it could be a while before something similar happens in Australia.
Google Science Fair lauds artificial brain
8:43AM | Monday, 6 AugustA US student has won the top prize at Google’s Science Fair for creating an artificial brain that, she claims, can help detect cancer.
“Bring Your Own Apps” trend gaining pace in the office: Telsyte
8:40AM | Wednesday, 1 AugustA trend dubbed “Bring Your Own Apps” is gaining pace in the workplace, according to a Telsyte report, which shows businesses are encouraging their staff to use apps for work purposes.
Google gobbles up NZ social media start-up Wildfire
8:36AM | Wednesday, 1 AugustGoogle has acquired New Zealand-founded social media start-up Wildfire for a reported $US250 million, with the start-up expected to help Google expand further into social media.
THE NEWS WRAP: NAB boss says doom mongers are no good for the economy
7:27PM | Tuesday, 31 JulyBusiness leaders should stop talking down the Australian economy or risk damaging confidence, the boss of NAB has warned.
