Communicate

Can You Legally Record Phone Calls In Australia?

Lifehacker AU

It’s a familiar phrase when you’re stuck on the phone to a call centre: “This call may be recorded for quality or training purposes.” But what happens if you decide to turn the tables and record the call yourself?


March 11, 2010
Communicate

Vodafone And 3 Postpaid Plans Updated

Lifehacker AU

Vodafone and 3 merged last year, but it has taken a while for that to be evident to most customers, in part because of a commitment to maintain existing plans for both customers. A rejig of postpaid plans today sees common terms and conditions for Vodafone and 3 customers, but we still haven’t reached the point where customers can call each other for free across the networks.


February 10, 2010
Communicate

Beginner’s Guide To Smart Phone Platforms

Lifehacker AU

Smart phones are becoming an increasingly common choice even for casual users, but the whole area can seem confusing and overwhelming for new buyers. Lifehacker 101 guides you through the main platforms available.


January 8, 2010
Money

Nexus One On eBay At Ripoff Prices

Lifehacker AU

Once it emerged that Google’s Nexus One wouldn’t be on sale locally, it was inevitable that some people would try and turn a quick profit on eBay. ZDNet reports that Nexus One phones are already showing up on eBay at prices of $1,000 or more. Quite aside from the risks of buying any phone overseas, that seems a stupidly large amount of money. [ZDNet]


January 7, 2010
Work

Set An Effective Out-of-Office Message To Reduce Workload

It’s easy to leave a short and ineffective out-of-office message, especially when you’re leaving it on the eve of a holiday or a conference you’re excited to attend. Doing so however, just ensures more work upon your return.


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