Below are details of all publicly archived questions & answers for the "Computers & Technology" category. Wherever possible, Questions & Answers for the public archive are chosen for their broad appeal to a wide range of viewers.
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Protecting against virus attacks
How do I protect my business from virus attacks?...More |
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Buying Computer Equipment
I have just started a small consulting firm. When buying computer equipment is it wise to go to the large retail chains or smaller specialised stores?...More |
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Developing a web site
I want to create a web site for my business. When I purchased Microsoft Office it came with Microsoft FrontPage. Should I use this to develop my site ...More |
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Accounting software for networks
I use MYOB accounting software & am extremely happy with it. It is also perfect to use as a database, rather than double entering all info into ...More |
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Registering a domain name
I'm thinking about creating a Web site for my business and I've noticed that I could do it quite cheaply through my internet service and they ...More |
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Document management
Can you recommend software for imaging, document management, file management (e.g. tracking pending files, backlog, days over due)?...More |
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When should I use my domain name?
I am operating as a sole trader under my own name for the moment. I do have registered a domain name which is the same as my 'future ' ...More |
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Should I rent or buy?
I'm working at both my home and an office. The computer system at the office is Mac.
So I am looking at setting up one at the home office, as I ...More |
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Bypassing a password
My ex-husband has put passwords on my MYOB. How easy is it to bypass them?...More |
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E-mail processing home business
I am in the process of saving up money to start my own graphic design business. I recently applied for a "email processing" position advertised on ...More |
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Integrated software to eliminate double data entry
I manage a small import and distribution company selling giftware to gift shops around Australia. We are currently using Filemaker Pro (a database ...More |
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Quickbooks problems
I am a novice bookeeper of a very small business and have only recently commenced using Quickbooks and even after reading the manual and the help ...More |
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Sales cards
I'm looking for sales cards or a system for a sales rep to log all relevant customer information and note discussions from each sales call. Any ...More |
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Cost of LAN maintenance
We are a small business with 12 employees in the wholesale/distribution industry. We have 10 computers set up on a LAN run from a server at our site. ...More |
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Phone system for small business
I have a dental surgery with two treatment rooms and a reception. I currently have two phone lines and have two phones in each location. I have ...More |
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What computer system do I need?
I run a rental business from my home. I was recently was told that I could run my small business with an average PC and software bought off the ...More |
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Choosing bookkeeping software
I work full-time on salary (corporate lawyer) but have started up a part-time counselling service at home (3 years). I also have money invested in ...More |
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Software and hardware requirements
I am currently setting up my own travel agency and would like to know exactly the best software and hardware that is needed for my business....More |
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Database software needs
We have been in business for 14 months and operate a small cleaning contracting business which utilises the services of approx 15 cleaning ...More |
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E-mail use on network
We have a network of three computers, one server and two clients. We have a broadband ADSL Internet connection so all computers on the network can ...More |
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File management system for archives
I have just started a data collection business and I am looking for a standard way of starting a filing system that I will not have to change when my ...More |
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E-mail law vs etiquette
I am wondering whether there is a law relating to how to deal with misdirected e-mails. Many people use the notations at the end of e-mails saying ...More |
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Setting up a computer network
Our office has 2 computers and I would like to network them. How do I do this?
One computer has Windows 98, the other has Windows 95. Would I need ...More |
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Selling web space
My father gave me some web hosting space for a year. I would like to sell this to a company. Would GST apply? Also, are there import duty ...More |
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Onsite technical support illegal?
I heard that if someone with no qualifications who does electrical/computer/technical maintenance, he/she can be liable for anything that results ...More |
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Software accounting packages
I am trying to find out the difference between Quick Books and MYOB and which would be preferable for me to purchase. We have a bed and breakfast and ...More |