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24.01.2022 Everything You Need To Know About Security For WordPress

23.01.2022 So with the downturn in business caused by covid-19, some businesses are getting creative and redoubling their marketing efforts. One of our clients sent me an email today offering some new services BUT the way they did it actually bent and maybe even broke a few laws... You see, they sent an unsolicited email to a group of people, myself included, promoting their services.... What they should also have done is explain why I was receiving the newsletter Im guessing I got it because Im a previous customer... They also forgot to include Unsubscribe instructions or an Unsubscribe link in the email a definite no-no. You see we have a thing called the Spam Act 2003 which outlines how to correspond with your clients using email. The Act lives here https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2004A01214 And some guidelines for email live here https://www.acma.gov.au/avoid-sending-spam Now Im actually guessing they sent the email using a blind Carbon Copy (bcc) list as the email comes from a computer in their office. This means they are emailing via their work Internet service but here's the thing: Internet services providers take a dim view of this type of mail-out because that's often what "script kiddie" spammers do, and this can impact normal email services. Here's what they should have done: 1. Created an account with a newsletter provider like MailChimp. MailChimp is free up to 2000 recipients (or it was last time I looked) and it automatically includes the Unsubscribe link and you can also track email opens which is useful for marketing and follow ups. There are a host if other such services including Constant Contact, Infusionsoft, and many others with varying degrees of complexity. 2. Upload their list of email addresses to a list called Everybody. This will be a one-use, disposable list Ill explain why shortly. 3. Create an email inviting everybody to join your real mailing list called, say, Newsletter which is now your approved mailing list. These people have now given you permission to email them. Explain to them that this is a one-time email and they are receiving it because they have done business with you in the past. Also tell they why they should be on your mailing list (what will you talk about, how does it benefit them, etc). 4. Send your future newsletters to the Newsletter list only. The Everybody list should never be used again and, ideally, should be deleted. Future recipients can now unsubscribe if they want but, better still, youll stay off the spammer blacklists which means there is a much higher likelihood ALL your emails will be delivered including your business ones. You'll also be able to see who opened your emails and how many times - if that number is high, might be worth inviting them for a coffee.. Hope you find this helpful

23.01.2022 August is Productivity Month and we're offering taster sessions to see how much more you could get done in your business with a few simple tweaks. Click through to see what you get and to book your risk-free session today! http://www.insilico.com.au/productivity-taster-days/

23.01.2022 Our website is currently under attack but are we worried? Not at all! We have monitoring software that is identifying the threats and disarming them before they can be a problem...

21.01.2022 Surprisingly, this is one of the best ways to figure out bugs in your programs: https://dev.to/rachelsoderberg/rubber-ducky-debugging-1jbe

20.01.2022 Building Docker containers for testing my software #software #softwarequality #softwaredeveloper #docker #jenkins #continuousintegration #testing #bulletproofcode #nomovingparts

19.01.2022 New service, Windows 10, Backups and Drone Racing Our latest newsletter is online here http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/

18.01.2022 Should you change web hosts?

18.01.2022 Our office will be closing this afternoon and reopening on January 3rd, 2017 so I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone all the best for Christmas and the New Year!!

17.01.2022 Are you compliant? A client rang me earlier today with the best news. His business requires accreditation with NATA, a national testing body, and they regularly perform audits. He rang with the news that, not only had he passed the audit with flying colours, but that the auditor was "totally blown away" by the system I had developed with him.... If being audited keeps you awake at night, click the "Call Now" button on the insilico Facebook and let's build a system that'll make your auditor happy, too!!

16.01.2022 Struggling with technology? -

14.01.2022 What are you doing right now? Is it making your boat go faster? Listen to Sam Ovens as he discusses busy vs productive and what you shoul dbe doing in your business to make a real difference..

14.01.2022 Software testing can be fun - especially when you're setting up a continuous integration server #testing #developer #continuousintegration #ci #quality #reliability #software #softwaredeveloper #softwarequality

14.01.2022 Sorry its late (Xmas present enclosed) - https://mailchi.mp/4cf/sorry-its-late-xmas-present-enclosed

13.01.2022 How to: Secure your WordPress site from hackers

13.01.2022 When only the latest in technology will do...

12.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now available http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/

11.01.2022 For all you excel power users: Excel gets a new feature which can automatically import tables from a picture https://www.criticalhit.net//excel-gets-a-new-feature-whi/

10.01.2022 Do you have questions about technology but can't seem to get a straight answer? Do the boffins in the forums answer using language you don't understand? Do you want access to someone who can help you - even to the point of accessing your computer and fixing the problem while you watch?... Then apply to join our new support group - insilico Valley. Feel free to ask questions about all things Windows and Microsoft here and get real solutions. (we know about Macs and Linux too - just not quite as much).

09.01.2022 I'm always looking for ways to help my clients and I have a short 1 minute/10 question survey to see if an idea I have is worth pursuing. I hope you can take the time to fill it out :D P.S. have an amazing weekend!!!

09.01.2022 Is this you? Time for an upgrade!!

08.01.2022 How do you manage staff training? What if they could walk up and start being productive almost immediately? If you want to know more PM us... #concept #productivity #training #technology #ar #augmentedreality #qrcodes

07.01.2022 So today was something different - a client's website (not built by us) was totally owned by a series of scripts that eventually displayed a page saying that "your PC has been infected - do not reboot or switch it off. Call this 1800 NUMBER now" After a few hours we managed to clean it off but this script was EVERYWHERE!!! Injected into the footer, injected into Pages and Posts - EVERYWHERE!!! In our case it was loading a script called "db.js" which then loaded another script... and then another until finally the warning screen. If you get a screen like this, open a new tab and download MalwareBytes from https://www.malwarebytes.com/, close your browser and run this program. It'll help clean things up. Oh, and if you know the site owner, maybe give them a heads up...

07.01.2022 We recently introduced an new support ticketing system which allows clients to email their problems to us. Here's the response from one of them: "...you were my favorite IT guy anyway, but this is even more impressive Well done!!!"... #clientsatisfaction #lovemyclients See more

06.01.2022 Anyone own an HP LaserJet - models: CP1215 CM1312mfp CP1514n or CP1518n... Free genuine HP yellow ink cartridge (part no. CB542A) to the first person who wants it. Mint in box Comment below or send a private message...

06.01.2022 If you regularly forget your passwords get something like Last pass. (I've use KeePass for years but this is good too!)

06.01.2022 Don't write Microsoft off just yet....

05.01.2022 Somedays programming is just like this

04.01.2022 Master your Technology - insilico

04.01.2022 Are you back in the office yet? - https://mailchi.mp/ecc5bd450/are-you-back-in-the-office-yet

04.01.2022 Testing out my #EoFY purchases: Windows Mixed Reality headset on a kick ass ASUS laptop. First impressions are very promising indeed!! #windowsmixedreality #windowsmr #vr #ar #thefutureisnow

04.01.2022 Just spent some of my #R&D budget on some #VR gear. Objective: a virtual development space

02.01.2022 One of the most useful things about having worked in IT for over 30 years is that I can see problems that are not so obvious. In this case, the database application was running very, VERY slowly when more than 3 or 4 people were logged in. Originally things were pointing to the database software but after discussing the problem with the network engineer we were able to identify a failing switch as the culprit.... A few $100 later and now the database runs like it did on day 1! Do you have software problems that your IT people can't solve? Book a call now to see if we can help https://www.insilico.com.au/schedule-strategy-session/ #experiencepays #hardwareandsoftware #alittleknowledgeisuseful

01.01.2022 This month we have seen a rise in the number of hacks and attacks on websites. These occur because websites are built using software such as WordPress and, just like the software on your computer, they need to be protected from those people with way too much time on their hands. To protect your self from these attacks, there are 3 steps to take:... 1. Maintain your website software - keep all the parts up to date. Each new update contains bug fixes, patches for vulnerabilities, and new features. 2. Monitor your website - have tools in place that constantly monitor your website for intrusions and other anomalies. 3. Manage your website backups - this is the first place you'll need to go should you be hacked or attacked. If you need any help with any of these things, leave a comment or question below this post and we'll tell you what we think. And if this technology stuff is all too much for you, we have management and maintenance solutions for every budget. Just leave a comment below or click the Messenger button if you'd like a private chat...

01.01.2022 Are you looking to build and improve your business in 2017? Then I can help you. I'm building a series of short 8-week programs to help various aspects of your business through a combination of training videos, coaching and peer communities. I'll be updating this page with more details as the programs are developed but you can influence which course gets built first. Simply enter your details on the page that interests you most - most entries wins. Simple :)... http://www.insilico.com.au/mastery-courses/