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Facebook users with iPads now have reason to rejoice. After what seemed like an eternity of waiting (for us at least!), Facebook has finally released an app that’s been designed specifically for the iPad. For more than a year and a half (the iPad was unveiled more than a year and a half ago too), [...]

The iOS 5 mobile operating system (for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices) is finally here. Apple has, right on time, released the software update that promises 200 added features, some of which we’re going to discuss here. But before we do that, let us tell you that this is an x.0 release meaning there [...]

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” “Sometimes life is going to hit you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith.” “Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles.” [...]

STS specialises in Microsoft Access consulting and custom database development. Contact us today for your no obligation consultation. If you are looking for a Microsoft Access programmer or help with developing a custom Microsoft Access solution, you have come to the right place.

Top-level domain space .XXX, designed specifically for the adult entertainment industry, will redefine how people search for adult content on the internet. And we must say its launch has been causing quite a stir. Unless you want a business in the adult industry to give you a rather unpleasant surprise by registering YOUR domain name [...]

Technology Support Resellers make it easier for small and mid-sized businesses to monitor, manage and maintain their IT networks and equipment through managed services. By being involved as a third-party, technology Value Added Resellers (VARs) offer managed services for these businesses which provide a host of benefits for them- lower costs, increased available resources and [...]

Times have changed and so have technology and the cost of virtual servers. So, if you think virtual servers are just for the big players with dozens of physical servers out there, think again. Even small and mid-sized businesses can benefit a lot from a little virtualisation today and this means your business can too. [...]

Essentia has been working with STS since July 2008. STS provides them with complete IT support including support for the MYOB accounting application which STS is one of the few IT support firms in Sydney that provides this extensive level of support. In addition, Essentia also uses Blackberry Enterprise Server which allows for secure communications [...]

Have you seen QR codes? Those black modules arranged in square patterns on white backgrounds that can be found everywhere these days? We are sure you have. Known as Quick Response Codes, these matrix two dimensional barcodes are machine readable and contain encoded information which may be text, a URL, or other data. Unlike linear [...]

Guest Blogger:  Wendy Zak There’s a lot of buzz around about monetizing your social media or your blog.  After all, you’re building relationships, sharing dialogue and creating the ideal conditions for business.  Sounds great, doesn’t it? Or does it miss the point entirely?  One of the most important tenets of social media marketing is that [...]

Another month has past and again a lot has happened in our world. MYOB was sold for $1.2 billion.  Bain Capital had beaten off Sage and agreed to buy the MYOB accounting software business for a reported $1.2 billion. HP kills off WebOS  Less than 4 days after its release the HP TouchPad was discontinued. This lead [...]

Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, Inc., has had a widely successful career. It wasn’t without its ups and downs as he actually was let go from the Macintosh division of Apple in 1985. From the development of the Apple I computer in 1976 on through to the Apple II and the Lisa and Macintosh, Mr. [...]