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Thursday Jun 7, 2012

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Did you know you can create a QR code to put on your business card? It's free, and you can use it on business cards, advertising, posters and leaflets. Click here to make one.

Also, we've posted a stack of useful articles on our site:
- Important news if you have broadband
- The first 4G Windows phone in Australia.
- 3 things for your diary
- We get a Telstra Mobile Wi-Fi 4G modem in our hot hands.
- What makes the Samsung Galaxy S III a good work/home phone?
- Intel giving away another laptop this week.

Also, we have so many useful articles to share with you that we've outgrown this newsletter! So that you don't miss any of our best articles, we are going to start sending you three newsletters a week. This way, you'll also see the best articles before they are out of date. If you have any feedback, we'd love to hear from you at inbox@bit.com.au.

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William Maher
BIT (Business IT)

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK

Create a QR code for your business card

Create a QR code for your business card

By Staff Writer | Jun 4, 2012

QR codes are cropping up more and more on posters, leaflets and other media. Here's how to make your own QR code to publicise your business

Samsung Galaxy S III: Examining its business chops

Samsung Galaxy S III: Examining its business chops

By William Maher | Jun 4, 2012

The Samsung Galaxy S III has all the bells and whistles of top-end consumer phones, but it’s also being offered on business plans. So is it a good choice as a work/home handset?

Internode doubles DSLAM coverage: what it means for businesses

Internode doubles DSLAM coverage: what it means for businesses

By William Maher | Jun 6, 2012

Internode has expanded its Easy Broadband service to 242 more telephone exchanges. Could this be the faster speeds you’re waiting for?

Using tethering with the Samsung Galaxy S III

Using tethering with the Samsung Galaxy S III

By Anthony Caruana | Jun 6, 2012

If you're on the road without a wireless modem, using your phone as a hotspot is a handy way of getting work done online. We've been trying this with the new Samsung Galaxy S III.

Samsung Galaxy SIII: In the hand

Samsung Galaxy SIII: In the hand

By Anthony Caruana | Jun 5, 2012

With great fanfare and hype, Samsung released its all new "hero" handset for this year - the Galaxy S III. Here are some first impressions about the design

5 tips to save on your print bill

5 tips to save on your print bill

By Anthony Caruana | Jun 4, 2012

No business can afford to waste money. So, you look carefully at what you spend, turn the lights off, use low power-consumption devices and ensure that funds aren't spent unnecessarily spent.

Microsoft confirms Windows 8 Upgrade Offer

Microsoft confirms Windows 8 Upgrade Offer

By Chris Jager | Jun 4, 2012

Purchasers of a new Windows 7 PC will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 for $14.99.

Samung Galaxy S III: The apps

Samung Galaxy S III: The apps

By Anthony Caruana | Jun 4, 2012

The Galaxy S III delivers plenty of apps for getting work done. Here are the highlights.

Outright or plan? Buying a new phone

Outright or plan? Buying a new phone

By Anthony Caruana | Jun 1, 2012

Phone contracts are a telco's best friend, but are they the best thing for your business? Anthony Caruana explains.

For the diary: Tax, setting up online and making customers feel satsified

For the diary: Tax, setting up online and making customers feel satsified

By Chris Jager | Jun 1, 2012

Thinking about starting a new business, selling online or need basic financial advice? Here are some upcoming events to put in your diary.

MOST READ THIS WEEK

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How often should I update my phone?

How often should I update my phone?

By Anthony Caruana | Jun 1, 2012

If you're near the end of a contract, your carrier will call and encourage you to upgrade so that you get the latest and greatest - and you get locked in to another contract. But should you upgrade?

Office networks: what you need to know about 802.11ac

Office networks: what you need to know about 802.11ac

By Anthony Caruana | May 31, 2012

If you are buying wireless networking equipment for your office, consider future proofing your network with an 802.11ac router.

Tech 101: Software as a Service explained in 60 seconds

Tech 101: Software as a Service explained in 60 seconds

By Anthony Caruana | May 31, 2012

Software as a service is one of the most significant technologies your business should be aware of. Here is a basic introduction.

First Look: Kensington Keyfolio Pro 2

First Look: Kensington Keyfolio Pro 2

By Anthony Caruana | Jun 6, 2012

A "high performance" removable keyboard that protects and also acts as a stand so you can work at your iPad like it's a laptop.

Product Brief: WD My Passport 2TB

Product Brief: WD My Passport 2TB

By John Gillooly | Jun 4, 2012

The Western Digital MY Passport 2TB is a portable hard drive with a difference: it has USB 3 and doesn't need mains power.

Product brief: Iosafe Rugged Portable hard drive review

Product brief: Iosafe Rugged Portable hard drive review

By John Gillooly | Jun 1, 2012

An ultra-durable drive that withstands shocks, drops, chemical/water spills and extreme altitudes.

We review a free Microsoft Office alternative: verdict, not great

We review a free Microsoft Office alternative: verdict, not great

By David Bayon | May 30, 2012

Wondering how good free alternatives are to Microsoft Office? We explain why LibreOffice is still a long way behind Microsoft’s paid suite

Telstra's Mobile Wi-Fi 4G lives up to its promise

Telstra's Mobile Wi-Fi 4G lives up to its promise

By Nic Healey | May 30, 2012

It looks like an old-school pager, but we tested this Telstra Mobile Wi-Fi 4G modem and it managed to connect five devices at 8Mbps. Read our review.

HTC's Titan 4G makes the iPhone 4S look like a minnow

HTC's Titan 4G makes the iPhone 4S look like a minnow

May 30, 2012

Our photos show the first 4G phone in Australia running Windows, the HTC Titan 4G, side by side with the Apple iPhone 4S.

Intel giving away 1 Ultrabook every week

Intel giving away 1 Ultrabook every week

By Staff Writer | May 28, 2012

Submit a business tip on the Intel Facebook page and you might win an Ultrabook, or $5,000 of tech support.

ESSENTIAL GUIDES

4 apps for opening Word, Excel, Powerpoint files on an iPad or Android tablet

4 apps for opening Word, Excel, Powerpoint files on an iPad or Android tablet

  5 pieces of advice if your IT is a mess

5 pieces of advice if your IT is a mess

  What is the best backup method if I work from home?

What is the best backup method if I work from home?

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