Friday Jun 29, 2012

EDITOR'S NOTE

Were you one of the millions of people who used the official e-tax software to lodge their tax return last year? The new 2012 version is out for free download now, but there's a catch for some users. Click here to find out if it will run on your computer.

Also, in case you missed it:
- quirky marketing idea #2: dropping your pants
- an iPad keyboard cover we're raving about
- what is a VPN?
- what business-tech do you want us to want us to write about more?

William Maher
BIT (Business IT)

E-tax 2012 not available for Mac, but there is a way

By Staff Writer , Anthony Caruana | Jun 29, 2012

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released the 2012 version of e-tax, though Mac users still miss out - or do they?

What are your investment plans for the new year?

By Anthony Caruana | Jun 29, 2012

What are your technology investment plans for the new financial year and is there something you want us to research for you? Add your comment here.

Tech 101: VPNs explained in 60 seconds

By Anthony Caruana | Jun 29, 2012

You are in a hotel or at home and you need to get to files on your server or computer at work - here's a basic introduction to the VPN.

MOST READ ARTICLES

• • Apple iPad review: why it's a genuine leap forward
• • Microsoft kills free Office Starter Edition
• • Laptops, printers, paper on sale: End of financial year tech discounts
• • Carbon tax hall of shame: Houses, solar panels, taxi trips, weddings, gym memberships
• • Use a Mac at work? What you need to know about antivirus
• • The not-so-simple task of changing ISPs
• • Woolworths, Mastercard, payroll tax: Q&A with Russell Zimmerman of the Australian Retailers Association
• • Using tethering with the Samsung Galaxy S III
• • Create a QR code for your business card
• • 3 things your bookkeeper should know about

Quirky marketing idea #2: Dropping your pants

By William Maher | Jun 28, 2012

When Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner pulled his shorts down in the Euro 2012 tournament, his underpants weren’t the only thing getting a lot of exposure.

Does your business need an app?

By Anthony Caruana | Jun 28, 2012

An app can mean cashing in on potential customers who do their shopping via their phone and tablet. But remember there is a much cheaper option as well.

Can this Logitech iPad keyboard cover make your laptop redundant?

By Anthony Caruana | Jun 28, 2012

Anthony Caruana has been searching for a decent keyboard for the iPad. He thinks he may have finally found it.

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.

Work smarter and save money: 4 key tools

How secure are passwords?

How to: Monitor your web stats with Google Analytics

Atomic MPC

BIT

CRN Australia

iTnews

PC & Tech Authority

SC Magazine

Haymarket Media