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Watch cat videos all day. Earn megabucks & outsource. A cautionary tale to employers?
Virtual Private Networks

Watch cat videos all day. Earn megabucks & outsource. A cautionary tale to employers?

A US employee paid a fifth of his salary to have his job 'outsourced' in China whilst he sat in the office watching Cat videos on reddit.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2013
Google Apps for small businesses no longer free
Apps

Google Apps for small businesses no longer free

Google ends free Google Apps for small businesses from 7 December; existing users unaffected, but new accounts will incur charges.

By Alistair Ross • 1 min read • Sat, 8th Dec 2012
Review: The iPad Mini
Gaming

Review: The iPad Mini

Despite initial scepticism, the iPad Mini impresses with its perfect hand-fit size and versatile utility, yet its older A5 chip sparks discussion.

By Alistair Ross • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2012
The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event
Microsoft

The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event

Apple unveils the iPad Mini while Microsoft releases Windows 8 and the Surface. Google postpones Android 4.2 event due to US storms.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
Finally: iBooks comes to New Zealand
EduTech

Finally: iBooks comes to New Zealand

Just ahead of the potential launch of the iPad Mini, NZ gets it's self iBooks with a fully populated, NZ relevant book store. Read on for full details...

By Alistair Ross • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2012
iPad Mini to launch November 2nd?
Apple

iPad Mini to launch November 2nd?

Apple sends out invites for October 23rd event, hinting at iPad Mini launch potentially hitting shelves by November 2nd. Surface Tablet pricing leaks.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2012

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The top business iPad & iPhone Apps of 2012
NZEnterpriseTech

The top business iPad & iPhone Apps of 2012

Apple's top apps of 2012 reveal a surge in gaming, as professionals seek the best business tools for iPhone and iPad.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Thu, 27th Dec 2012
CloudOn: The truth behind the free, real Microsoft Office app for iPad
Microsoft

CloudOn: The truth behind the free, real Microsoft Office app for iPad

CloudOn, a free service which provides a version of Microsoft Office for iPad, secures second round of funding.

By Alistair Ross • 4 min read • Sun, 18th Nov 2012
Review: Microsoft Windows 8
Gaming

Review: Microsoft Windows 8

Windows 8 is a make or break moment for Microsoft, but the new operating system has its good, bad, and ugly points.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Sun, 18th Nov 2012
Apple Releases iPad Mini, and some other product refreshes
Digital Signage

Apple Releases iPad Mini, and some other product refreshes

Apple unveils a slew of updates with the spotlight on the new iPad Mini, enhanced MacBook Pro 13 with Retina display, and revamped iMac with Fusion Drive.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2012
Lowdown: The Apple iOS6 update in full
iOS

Lowdown: The Apple iOS6 update in full

Apple's iOS6 brings a slew of updates for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches, including enhanced Maps, Siri improvements, Facebook integration, and more.

By Alistair Ross • 11 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2012