Teching Back the Night

Teching back the Night October 30


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Hands-free selfies with Shutter Remote
If you use your iPhone as your main digital camera and occasionally want to get in your own photos then you’ll need two things...a portable camera stand and a the shutter remote...which I've been testing out this week.
Once connected with your iPhone via Bluetooth, the small shutter remote can be used to trigger the camera shutter up to around 10 meters away but it also has other functions.
There are keys to control music playback on your iPhone plus you can call up Siri with a single button bush on the shutter remove to help with things like making calls and navigation while you’re driving...because you need to be watching the road, not your iPhone screen.
A handy remote control for iPhone, iPod and ipad, The Shutter Remote costs around $60.  Get more info on the Shutter remote HERE.
Cybercrime costing over 1 billion in Australia
Cyber-criminals continue to rake in the cash in Australia.  According to the 2013 Norton Report cyber-criminals hit 5 million victims in Australia over the past year at a cost of 1.06 billion dollars.
Top Tips for Staying Safe Online (supplied by Symantec)
1.      Defend Your Data: Install a comprehensive security suite for all devices and regularly update your security patches for all devices
2.      Be Aware of Device Policies for Work: Understand the rules and policies around using your personal devices at work and using work devices for personal use.
3.      Be Cautious in the Cloud: While cloud solutions make it easier to save and share files, be careful who can access them and what information is shared
4.      Share Personal Information on a Secure Connection: Take care with sharing personal information through the Internet, unless it is a secure connection. Always check for “https” in the web address
5.      After You Connect, Double Check: Check your credit card and bank statements regularly for any suspicious transactions and report them to your service provider, your financial institution and the police
6.      Have a Strong Password: Use  strong passwords for all devices and change them regularly
7.      Protect Your Social Network: Take a moment to check your privacy settings on all your social media accounts and where possible install two factor authentication
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Teching Back the NightBy Andy Wells