Google Docs will edit Markdown files without converting them
Google is rolling out native Markdown editing in Docs and previews in Drive. What small teams can try, who gets it and which formatting won't survive.
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Meaningful product launches and changes, from phones and computers to apps, cloud services, website platforms and everyday systems. What works here, what it costs and whether it is worth your time.
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SPF, DKIM and DMARC explained: the email settings that help your invoices reach the inbox
What SPF, DKIM and DMARC do, what Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook require, what Australia's cyber agency recommends, and how to set them up without breaking email.
Microsoft 365's October email change: check your connected apps
Microsoft's EWS retirement reaches a new stage on 10 October. Ask your IT provider which email-connected apps need changes before they stop working.
Shopify adds discounts to Rollouts, with a few traps for sale planning
Shopify lets retailers schedule and test discounts with store changes. Check plan access, active dates, app support and measurement limits before a sale.
Shopify's new Canvas editor is worth trying on a copy of your store
Shopify's new AI-assisted store editor is rolling out. Check theme compatibility, app support and update limits before changing a working shop.
Samsung's Tab S12 tablets reach Australia on 22 October. Budget for the whole work kit
Samsung's Tab S12+ starts at A$1,999 and Ultra at A$2,299. Check keyboard costs, work apps and trial renewals before buying for your business.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic vs Standard vs Premium: which plan does a small business need?
Australian prices and inclusions for Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard and Premium, compared from Microsoft's own pages, and how to choose the right plan.
Shopify puts stock counts and local delivery inside POS Pro
Shopify's latest POS Pro updates bring reviewed stock counts and local delivery to the shop floor. Check version 11.16, permissions and Australian pricing.
Windows 11 26H2 is here. Test the office PCs before updating the lot
Microsoft's Windows 11 26H2 rollout has begun. Check eligibility, safeguard holds and business-critical apps before updating every office PC.
Who controls your website and domain? How to get logins back from a former web designer
How to check who holds your .au domain, find your registrar, get the transfer code and contact details fixed, and what to do if a web designer won't hand over.
Googlebooks go on sale in Australia on 5 October from $2,299, but Google says they aren't ready for business fleets yet
Googlebook laptops from ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo arrive on 5 October from $2,299. Google says business management tools start in the second half of 2027.
How much does website hosting cost in Australia?
Published hosting prices from Australian and global providers, the gap between intro and renewal rates, and the extras that add to a small business's bill.