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The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover: an essential accessory on any train journey with an iPad

by Paul Ockenden | 17 May 2013 | Comment now

The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is now an essential accessory on any train journey with my iPad.

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Handy gadgets: An iPhone case that charges the battery

by Jonathan Bray | 17 May 2013 | Comment now

Product Brief: The Mophie Juice Pack Helium may be pricey, but three days of battery life isn’t to be sniffed at

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eftpos to trial "mobile wallet"

by Daniel James | 17 May 2013 | Comment now

eftpos, the operator of Australia's most widely used debit card system will soon start a mobile payments trial.

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New iiNet 4G phone plans include free calls between phones on same account

by Daniel James | 16 May 2013 | Comment now

iiNet's new 4G mobile business plans provide free calls between handsets on the same account as well as free voicemail, which can be a big cost saver.

NEWS

Clever business apps: let your customers design their own shed

by Daniel James | 16 May 2013 | Comment now

One of the more interesting examples we've seen is the new Fair Dinkum Sheds app that's being launched this week for iOS, Android and web surfers.

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15 basics to know if you use Excel spreadsheets

by Darien Graham-Smith | 16 May 2013 | Comment now

Don't like that annoying habit Excel has of trying to guess the right format for a cell you're updating? Here's how to turn it off, plus other handy tips.

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Revealed: $1,000+ for Microsoft's Surface Pro in Australia, with keyboard

by William Maher | 16 May 2013 | Comment now

You'll pay more than $1,000 for Microsoft Surface Pro with a keyboard, Microsoft has officially revealed on its web site. Here is the sale date and prices for different models.

NEWS

Bullying at work: a matter of simple humanity

by Daniel James | 15 May 2013 | Comment now

The Federal Budget has allocated an extra $21.4 million to enable the authorities to handle complaints about workplace bullying.

GALLERY

Is this the future of business laptops?

15 May 2013 | Comment now

The Lenovo ThinkPad Helix is a fully-fledged business laptop running Windows 8 Pro, but detach the screen and you can tuck your spreadsheet or PowerPoint presentation under your arm.

NEWS

Federal Budget 2013: So what are you going to be required to pay?

by Growthwise | 15 May 2013 | Comment now

Opinion: Want a handy summary of the 2013 federal budget? Here is one by Newcastle accountants Growthwise.

REVIEW

Lenovo Thinkpad Helix: Is this the future of business laptops?

by William Maher | 15 May 2013 | Comment now

Now on sale in Australia, the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix is unlike many laptops we've used before. Here are our first impressions.

NEWS

MYOB announces "new era" with BankLink purchase: what it means

by Daniel James | 14 May 2013 | Comment now

MYOB's purchase of BankLink gives them control over an increasingly important data source for small business accounting.

NEWS

Dick Smith claims we waste an incredible two weeks a year on paper jams

by Daniel James | 14 May 2013 | Comment now

That involves a lot of swearing, we'd argue. Technology is getting better, but apparently some things never change.

NEWS

How the NBN has (actually) changed my life

by Marcus Westbury | 14 May 2013 | Comment now

Opinion: Marcus Westbury lives and works "smack bang" in the middle of an NBN rollout zone and has been using it for more than a year. Here's what he thinks.

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Need to type up a business report on an iPad? Try iA Writer

by Paul Ockenden | 13 May 2013 | Comment now

Paul Ockenden explains why iA Writer is so handy when you need to use an iPad to type a report, article or even a book.

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HP Slate 7 tablet will only cost $199

by Krishan Sharma | 13 May 2013 | Comment now

HP's 7 inch Android tablet, the Slate 7, will be available at major retail stores like Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi in mid-May at a starting price of $199.

NEWS

Architects: another profession on the list of people using Evernote

by William Maher | 10 May 2013 | Comment now

Yes, apparently the hugely popular Evernote note-syncing app is also being used by people who make buildings. Watch the video.

NEWS

In Brisbane? Setting up a business?

by Krishan Sharma | 10 May 2013 | Comment now

Too embarrassed to ask even the most basic questions? Here's your chance to find out about business plans, being an employer and getting money from the government.

NEWS

You can now browse categories of web sites to buy on Flippa

by Krishan Sharma, BIT Staff | 9 May 2013 | Comment now

Setting up your web business? Flippa now has all sorts of categories for finding the perfect fully-formed web site to buy.

NEWS

Creative studios: how over-the-top can your offices get?

by William Maher | 9 May 2013 | Comment now

Chandelier? Check. White grand piano? Check. Decorative skull? Check.

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