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IT basics: The abc's of Remote Desktop 

IT basics: The abc's of Remote Desktop

by Adam Turner  |  1 Feb 2013  |  Comment now
[Sponsored article] If you need to get some work done when you're away from your desk then remote access tools can save the day. Here are tips, advice, options and more.
Four things you mightn't know you can do with a Nexus 7 

Four things you mightn't know you can do with a Nexus 7

by Anthony Caruana  |  24 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
From video conference meetings to using your tablets as a point-of-sale terminal at the markets, here are four handy uses for your Nexus 7.
Home office: making a cheap IKEA server rack 

Home office: making a cheap IKEA server rack

by Anthony Caruana  |  24 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Spend about $60 plus some Liquid Nails and you get a 3-shelf unit and a much neater office.
3 clever technologies to help small shops fight the Internet 

3 clever technologies to help small shops fight the Internet

by Mathew Dickerson  |  18 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Retailers are seemingly fighting a losing battle to the Internet but all hope is not lost. Here are three technologies that can help.
Software maintenance contracts: a 4-step checklist 

Software maintenance contracts: a 4-step checklist

by Paul Jones  |  17 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Use this checklist before you sign support and maintenance contracts.
Your business: using the "customer is boss" philosophy 

Your business: using the "customer is boss" philosophy

by Leon Gettler  |  17 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
The customer pays your wages, so you must win them and keep them. Here is a company boss who’s made it an art form
12 truths about targeted business data attacks 

12 truths about targeted business data attacks

by Nate Cochrane  |  16 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
This list shows how important it is that you take computer security seriously, especially if losing data would be critical to your business.
4 things you mightn't know you can do with a NAS box 

4 things you mightn't know you can do with a NAS box

by Krishan Sharma  |  14 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Never heard of a NAS box? Click here to see why they're so useful.
Home office: simple tuck-away desks 

Home office: simple tuck-away desks

by William Maher  |  11 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Time to get the home office ship shape - here are a variety of simple tuck-away desks we like the look of.
Tech 101: Can I edit PDF files in Microsoft Word? 

Tech 101: Can I edit PDF files in Microsoft Word?

by Simon Jones  |  10 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Office 2013 also includes the ability to “open” PDF files in Word. But here's a tip: If you’re going to need to edit a document again, save it in an editable format such as DOCX.
5 things you mightn't know you can do with an iPad / iPhone 

5 things you mightn't know you can do with an iPad / iPhone

by Adam Turner  |  21 Dec 2012  |  Comment now
From printing without cables to scanning business cards, here are five handy uses for your new iPad or iPhone.
6 tips for using free Wi-Fi safely 

6 tips for using free Wi-Fi safely

by Daniel James  |  20 Dec 2012  |  Comment now
Here are six steps you can take to protect yourself when using free Wi-Fi while you are out and about.
5 hotels in Melbourne with genuinely free Wi-Fi 

5 hotels in Melbourne with genuinely free Wi-Fi

by Daniel James  |  19 Dec 2012  |  Comment now
From Wi-Fi data limits to wireless speeds and room rates, here are the details of five hotels in Melbourne offering free Wi-Fi.
Tech 101: Compatibility Mode in Office explained 

Tech 101: Compatibility Mode in Office explained

by Simon Jones  |  17 Dec 2012  |  Comment now
Not sure which file format - docx, or 97-2003 format - to save your documents in when using Microsoft Office? Here are some basic tips.
Tech in your business: A nursery that prints its own stock labels 

Tech in your business: A nursery that prints its own stock labels

by David Binning  |  6 Dec 2012  |  Comment now
Have a lot of different types of stock to label? A NSW nursery shows that you can do the labelling for more than 1,500 stock varieties yourself.
Tech in your business: How an architect is using 3D printing 

Tech in your business: How an architect is using 3D printing

by David Binning  |  3 Dec 2012  |  Comment now
In the business of designing buildings? Here is one example of how 3D printing might help.
Ordering gadgets from overseas can be cheaper, but is it safe? 

Ordering gadgets from overseas can be cheaper, but is it safe?

by Rosalyn Page, Nick Broughall  |  19 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
You can save hundreds of dollars buying phones and other gadgets from import sites, but is it safe? Here is a guide to the important issues like warranty and repairs.
The shopkeeper's guide to smart technology 

The shopkeeper's guide to smart technology

by Nate Cochrane  |  1 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
Shop owners need no longer be scared of etailers and smartphones.
OneNote 2013: Still excellent for note-taking? 

OneNote 2013: Still excellent for note-taking?

by Jonathan Bray, Barry Collins, Tim Danton  |  22 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Need a good list-taking program? We look at whether Microsoft's new OneNote 2013 is worth getting.
How do I make sure my email is properly synced between all my computers? 

How do I make sure my email is properly synced between all my computers?

by Paul Ockenden  |  19 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Looking at the best way to sync email across devices, from tablets to laptops and phones.
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