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Google outlines key points for Glass developers
5:09PM | Friday, 17 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Google has outlined four key points for prospective Google Glass developers, highlighting the importance of ensuring a timely, seamless experience with as few interruptions as possible.
TechnologyStephen Conroy and the Streisand effect
5:49PM | Friday, 17 May 2013 | TaskmasterIn recent days, Old Taskmaster has intently followed the saga of Senator Stephen Conroy and the issue of federal funding for NICTA. The situation is an example of the Streisand effect in action.
| Technology | Business Grants | Government and RegulationAussie Twitter users motivated by “insider information”, not freebies: Report
5:02AM | Friday, 17 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Nearly half of Australia’s Twitter users follow a business on the social network in order to keep up to date with its products, rather than to receive discounts, according to a new report.
| Marketing | Sales and marketing | Sales | Technology | Social mediaCheck real-time analytics in Google
5:00AM | Friday, 17 May 2013 | Patrick StaffordIf your business website has Google Analytics installed, it’s easy to see how many people are looking at your site right now. Here’s how.
| TechnologyEtsy defends T&Cs after shutting down merchant’s shop
5:44PM | Thursday, 16 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
US-based eCommerce website Etsy has defended its terms and conditions after one of its merchants claimed his shop was shut down amid suspicions his products weren’t handmade.
| Legal matters | Technology | LeadershipMassive Google Maps update targets local businesses
5:17PM | Thursday, 16 May 2013 | Patrick Stafford
Businesses need to give the information contained in their Google Places accounts more attention than ever before, following a sweeping update to the popular Google Maps service which places a higher emphasis on business information.
| TechnologyBackup an individual hard drive
5:00AM | Thursday, 16 May 2013 | Patrick StaffordThese days, it’s essential for any business to keep regular computer file backups. The good news is, if you use Windows, you may not even need to set up a new backup system to do it.
| TechnologyGovernment denies NICTA is facing the axe
5:48AM | Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | Oliver Milman
The federal government has denied that National ICT Australia, the nation’s flagship IT research and innovation program, is to be killed off despite referring to the “phasing out” of the scheme in last night’s budget.
| Technology | Business Grants | Government and RegulationEncrypt your data using Chrome
5:00AM | Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | Patrick StaffordMany Google Chrome users don’t realise there's an option to encrypt their passwords, providing even more security. Here's how to do it.
| TechnologyLust Have It highlights growth as Officeworks laments online retailing
5:06PM | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Online retailer Lust Have It has revealed how it is leveraging the rise of online consumers, after the managing director of Officeworks said there is less money to be made in online retail.
| Sales and marketing | Sales | Technology | Social mediaMinimise all your windows
5:00AM | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | Patrick StaffordHere’s a quick way to minimise all your windows if you’re using Windows.
| TechnologyNew petition calls for computer-programming in primary schools
5:39PM | Monday, 13 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
The National Computer Science School has encouraged entrepreneurs and “technology creators” to sign a petition supporting the introduction of computer-programming in Australian schools.
| Legal matters | Technology | LeadershipSet up an away message for Gmail
5:00AM | Monday, 13 May 2013 | Patrick StaffordHave you ever wanted to send an automated response to emails while you're away on leave? If you use Gmail, here's how to do it.
| Technology | WebsitesLessons from the good ole days of the internet
5:00PM | Friday, 10 May 2013 | TaskmasterOld Taskmaster recalls the good ole days of the internet in the early to mid-1990s. There’s a valuable business lesson to be learnt by you young whippersnappers along the way.
| TechnologyMake your web browser go to full-screen mode
5:00AM | Friday, 10 May 2013 | Andrew SadauskasOne of the great things about tablet computers is that you can surf your favourite websites in full-screen. But did you know that you can also do the same thing on your desktop PC? Here’s how.
| TechnologyFour essential Windows 8 gestures
5:00AM | Thursday, 9 May 2013 | Andrew SadauskasMany of the menus in Windows 8 are hidden and appear after you swipe your fingers across the screen in a particular way. Here are four key gestures you'll need to remember.
| TechnologyFive top tips to monetising your blog
5:33PM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Scott Allan
Affiliate marketing is an effective strategy for monetising your business blog. However, before you jump in, there are five criteria you have to consider first.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Technology | Websites | Sole traderRetail Food Group’s social media hub set to up the ante for franchisors
5:09AM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Franchisors look set to face increasing pressure from franchisees to implement social media polices, after Retail Food Group established a “social media command centre”.
| Franchising | Technology | Social mediaPlug in more than one accessory at a time
5:00AM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Andrew SadauskasDon’t let an Android device with only a single USB port stop you from using multiple USB accessories at a time – there’s a simple solution.
| TechnologyHow fast will the NBN be?
5:03PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | Patrick StaffordThere’s a lot of debate right now between the Coalition and the government over their respective broadband plans. Now, there’s a tool you can use to determine which you might like more.
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