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CommunityRecognizing scam calls and messages: a guide for seniorsFake bank messages and impersonation calls are increasingly common. Warning signs and simple ways to respond for seniors, based on official recommendations.
Flight TicketsFrom 15/3/2022 Vietnam reopens to tourism: what to note when booking international flightsInternational routes had frequency limits lifted from 15/2, and tourism fully reopens from 15/3/2022. Entry requirements and tips for booking international tickets right now.
Study AbroadStudying abroad in late 2021: Australia and Canada reopen to international students, what to noteAustralia postponed reopening to 15/12, and Canada updated its vaccine list from 30/11. Points to note on documents, vaccination, testing and quarantine for international students.
MarketingiOS 14.5 and App Tracking Transparency: the impact on SME advertisingiOS 14.5 requires apps to ask permission before tracking users. Small businesses running ads may see changes in measurement and should prepare accordingly.
Flight TicketsFlights cancelled or changed because of the pandemic: passenger rights, refunds, creditFlights cancelled or rescheduled because of COVID-19: common options are rebooking, a refund, credit or a voucher, and how to read ticket conditions.
CommunityOnline learning during lockdown: free tools for teachers and studentsSuggestions for real online learning tools that are free or have a free plan: Google Classroom, Meet, Teams, Zoom, Khan Academy, plus tips for parents.
TechnologySecure Remote Work for Small Businesses: VPN, Passwords and Two-Factor AuthenticationThe COVID-19 pandemic led many small businesses to have staff work from home. Basic measures for VPN, passwords, two-factor authentication and devices.
MarketingGoogle BERT understands natural language: how to write website contentGoogle announced BERT on 25/10/2019 to better understand longer, more natural queries. This article suggests how to write clear content that matches searchers' intent.
TechnologyPHP 5.6 and 7.0 End Security Support: How Websites Should Upgrade PHPPHP 5.6 and 7.0 have received no security patches since late 2018. Steps for backing up, checking plugins, switching versions and handling errors for WordPress websites.
Flight TicketsHow budget airline tickets differ from full-service airline tickets when flyingComparing budget and full-service airline tickets on three points that often cause confusion: baggage, changes and refunds, and meals, plus tips for calculating the total cost before booking.
TechnologyGDPR Takes Effect 25/5/2018: What Vietnamese Business Websites Need to KnowThe EU's GDPR applies from 25/5/2018. What Vietnamese business websites with EU customers should review about personal data, cookies and forms.
MarketingGoogle prioritizes mobile indexing: what business websites need to doOn 26/3/2018 Google began mobile-first indexing. Businesses need to check content, structured data and speed on the mobile version.
Study AbroadStudying in Japan: COE and application deadlines for the April and October intakesWhat a COE is, who applies, how long it is valid and the usual application deadlines for the April and October intakes when studying in Japan.
Flight TicketsLithium batteries and power banks on flights: basic baggage rulesPower banks and loose lithium batteries must go in carry-on baggage, not checked baggage. A summary of the basic IATA/airline rules and the new 2026 rule updates.
TechnologyLibreOffice 5.3 with the MUFFIN interface and NotebookBar: should offices try it?LibreOffice 5.3 was released on 1/2/2017 with MUFFIN interface variants, including the experimental NotebookBar. How small offices should try it and what to watch for.
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