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David M Williams
David has been computing since 1984 where he instantly gravitated to the family Commodore 64. He completed a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from 1990 to 1992, commencing full-time employment as a systems analyst at the end of that year. David subsequently worked as a UNIX Systems Manager, Asia-Pacific technical specialist for an international software company, Business Analyst, IT Manager, and other roles. David has been the Chief Information Officer for national public companies since 2007, delivering IT knowledge and business acumen, seeking to transform the industries within which he works. David is also involved in the user group community, the Australian Computer Society technical advisory boards, and education.
Tuesday, 03 July 2007 08:09
Secure web browsing through Live Linux distros
There are many good reasons to be concerned about security and privacy online. For example, Internet banking can be at risk if there is any possibility of malicious software on your computer's hard drive. Banks even expressly warn that before using their systems you should ensure you have taken steps to ensure your personal security.
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Tuesday, 26 June 2007 09:18
Roll your own Linux distro
There's no denying Linux is a popular operating system and is genuinely seen by many as a viable alternative to Microsoft's market domination.
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Thursday, 21 June 2007 11:52
Open source's hottest 10 apps part 2
Open source's hottest 10 apps (part 1)
Open source's hottest 10 apps (part 2)
TODAY on iTWire | LINUX news | Australian IT and Telco jobs
Yesterday, we began looking at the top 10 hottest open source apps today, as judged by their level of activity on SourceForge. We talked about what these apps do and just why they matter.
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Hybrid IT will take centre stage in 2020
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The rise of the ‘hybrid job’
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Remo MOV & MP4 Video Repair Software - how I fixed my corrupted video files
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Beating Burnout: Tips for Work-Life Balance
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YPB signs second early adopter of key MotifMicro technology
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REVIEWS
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Review: Brother Inkvestment A3 Inkjet Multi-Function Printer MFC-J6545DW
Brother's MFC-J6545DW multifunction delivers full A3 capabilities with low running… -
Tranya Rimor True Wireless earbuds
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REVIEW: Tenda's Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System nova MW5s makes a beautiful mesh of price, speed and coverage
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Review: D-Link Exo AC3000 smart mesh router DIR-3060
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Review: Realme 5 and 5 Pro smartphones
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Plantronics RIG 700 HD Ultra-light Gaming Headset Review
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Review: OPPO's 5G phone is great, but it's tough to find 5G in Melbourne
The OPPO Reno 5G 10x Zoom proves two things: one,… -
Alienware 510H 7.1 Gaming Headset Review
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Best Bag Ever? Everki Onyx Premium Backpack Review
We’ve been huge fans of Everki bags in the past… -
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Gen noise cancelling headphones review
Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay noise-cancelling, wireless headphones have been a… -
In-car bushfire smoke reduction: Sharp IG-BC2J-B air purifier review
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Bushfire Anti-Smoke Air Purifier: Sharp KC-A50 review
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Review: Aspera Mobile Jazz 2
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MSI Raider GE65 9SE Laptop Review
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Book review: We the People by Peter S. Temes and Florin Rotar
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Review: OPPO AX5s shows that good things need not cost the earth
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VideoProc – The Fastest 4K Video Editing Tool with GPU Hardware Acceleration
VideoProc: a very fast way to edit and convert video… -
DearMob: An easy way to backup and manage your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch without iTunes on PC or Mac
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REVIEW: Make your Google Home speaker portable with a beaut JOT or LOFT battery base from Ninety7
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The Ballistix Elite 3600 memory is blazing fast. Any gamer…
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