Useful Links

Business Referrals

Web Developers

Dom – https://www.laughingbuddhadesign.com 

Paula – https://paulasextonhickey.com/

Loretta – https://www.wordpressit.com.au 

Handy Apple Links

Backup your Mac with Time Machine – All you need is a Mac formatted external hard drive – https://support.apple.com/en-us/104984

Looking for Apple Support Online – Everything you need to know about Apple products is here – https://support.apple.com

Apple has a “How To” YouTube page – Helpful Videos to help you get the most out of your iDevice – Click Here to visit now

Useful Tools and Communication Platforms

Threema messaging – secure your messaging and video calls with Threema. Completely anonymous sign up with no email required.There is a small purchase price for the app, then the service is free for life after that. 100% Swiss made and GDPR-Compliant.

Threema is a privacy centric platform as an alternative to the big mainstream chat apps.

https://threema.ch/en/secure-messenger

Signal Messaging – State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption keeps your conversations secure.

Signal can’t read your messages or listen to your calls, and no one else can either.
Privacy isn’t an optional mode — it’s just the way that Signal works. Every message, every call, every time. – https://www.signal.org/

Proton Mail – end-to-end encryption and zero-access encryption ensure only you can see your emails. Not even Proton can view the content of your emails and attachments. A safe and secure alternative to Big Tech email systems – https://proton.me/mail

Sync.com – If you are looking for a Dropbox alternative, look no further than sync.com with 5Gb free on sign up and storage plans more economical than Dropbox. Data is stored in Canada with more privacy centric policies, including Zero knowledge encryption key. Try it out now for free, its a brilliant platform – https://www.sync.com/

Swiss Transfer – Transfer files anonymously with this platform. No login is required and you can send up to 50Gb files. A drop and drag process with secure Swiss servers not collecting personal data or reading your files. – https://www.swisstransfer.com

Dashlane – Secure Password Manager – Dashlane has a page on their site covering how to set and use Dashlane. The link is: https://support.dashlane.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004367629-How-to-use-Dashlane.  

Here is the link for Dashlane Secure Notes support: https://support.dashlane.com/hc/en-us/articles/202699381-Secure-Notes.

There is a bit to get through setting up Dashlane, so take it slowly. One step and password at a time. Dashlane is a very rewarding platform to have in your toolkit once you have it running and setup.

Step Two Authenticator – Secure your websites, apps and online world with this easy to use OTP Authenticator. This goes hand in hand with your password Manager, and has extensions available for easy autofill in Safari. Step Two is only available for Mac and iDevices. Essential security for everything from banking to your social media accounts. Is a great alternative to Google Authenticator – https://steptwo.app/

MalwareBytes – MalwareBytesA free or paid antivirus. An additional layer of security for your Mac or iDevice. is the industry leader in speed and heuristics. Try MalwareBytes out for free here, and if your happy with the performance, we recommend you sign up to a paid plan to stay completely covered . https://www.malwarebytes.com

 Useful Tips

Install an app on Mac OS for a single user – If you share a Mac, you may have an app you don’t want or need installed for all users. Here is a handy article to help you do just that – Click here for more info