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When someone thinks of spam they typically think of unsolicited bulk commercial email they receive in their inbox. However, the concept of spam started a little earlier than you might think. How far back? How does 1864 sound? Spam in 1864 you say? Yes, in the form of a telegraph, advertising a local dentistry actually. […]

Become a force to be reckoned with this May the Fourth with a strong password that works behind the scenes of your accounts. May the fourth is quickly approaching. This exciting day marks a time when the world’s attention turns to celebrating an iconic movie series that has generated a following spanning more than 30 […]

Need a fast Windows screenshot? We’ll show you how to do it! Do you need to take a quick Windows screenshot for work or fun, but can’t figure out how to do it? Don’t worry: Our guide will show you just how it’s done. Copy the Screen for Posts Traditionally, the “Print Screen” option is […]

Did you know that you and other Australians are the more likely to be targeted by hackers using ransomware than anyone else in the Asia Pacific region? The fact is that reports of ransomware attacks have more than doubled in the past year, making it one of the most popular cybercrime tactics among criminals, and […]

So many presentations are full of boring text, too many words and information that can literally put you to sleep.  We have some tips to “spice up” your presentations and take them to the next level.   Start with your Master Slide.  This is where you develop your template for the entire presentation. Go to […]

Whether the answer is yes or no, read on. Sydney Technology Solutions invites you to discover all the ways our Office 365 support in Sydney can help you achieve a state of business unity and can completely revolutionize your office environment by actually reducing your workload as well! Microsoft has integrated all your favorite Office […]

Ransomware is now a routine cybercriminal business model. Learn how to recognize and defend against attacks before they happen. Ransomware is a form of malware that, after covertly installing itself on the victim’s hard drive, encrypts its contents and demands a ransom be paid for its recovery. Simple Ransomware may block access to the system […]

Cryptocurrencies and blockchains are changing the way we protect our data. Here’s why that’s exciting! If you’ve read about Bitcoin or other digital currencies out there, then you know what a cryptocurrency is. Cryptocurrencies only work because the details of the currency are heavily protected – and that’s great news for the rest of use […]

Today Australians everywhere are taking the time to honour Anzac Day. This national day of remembrance commemorates all Australians who served and sacrificed their lives in past conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Observed each year on 25 April since 1916, Anzac Day was originally intended to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought as part of […]

Is your marketing team measuring these important metrics? Here’s why this data is so valuable. Marketing departments, take note! Your business needs to look at these key data metrics when making marketing content decisions: Here’s why they’re so important – and why they may not be what you think. 1. Conversion Rates (Particularly for Online […]

If you are giving a presentation and part of it involves a shared display or handouts of a spreadsheet what can you do to keep the group awake? Let’s face it, Microsoft Excel is an excellent tool for organizing and manipulating statistical data, but when sharing your spreadsheet with others, your spreadsheet has to be […]

When it comes to social media marketing, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are no longer enough. Get an edge over your competition by mastering Snapchat now! Since all but taking over online communication, social media has become a viable business tool as well. Social media is easy and affordable to use, and it allows access to […]