Research notes, tips, tricks and thoughts from Custom Code IT on websites, cyber security, backups, software and business IT.https://customcodeit.com.auen-auhttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/static-vs-dynamic-websites-choosing-the-right-tool-for-the-jobhttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/static-vs-dynamic-websites-choosing-the-right-tool-for-the-jobStatic or dynamic website? A plain-English look at the pros and cons of each, from hosting cost and security to editing, plugins and maintenance.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:06:00 GMTwebsiteshostinghttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/understanding-domain-names-websiteshttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/understanding-domain-names-websitesWhat a domain name is, why we use them, how to register one and how a domain name connects to your website, in plain English.Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:47:00 GMTwebsiteshostingtechnicaldomainshttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/make-cyber-security-a-priority-in-2025https://customcodeit.com.au/blog/make-cyber-security-a-priority-in-2025Practical cyber security steps for your business, from two-factor authentication and password managers to offboarding, device security and training.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:02:00 GMTcyber securitytwo-factorpassword managerssecurityguide2fahttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/ready-to-ditch-that-spreadsheethttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/ready-to-ditch-that-spreadsheetSigns your spreadsheet has outgrown itself, from audit trails and sharing to access control and data complexity, and when to move to software.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:54:00 GMTsoftwarespreadsheetshttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/must-have-content-on-your-websitehttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/must-have-content-on-your-websiteContent ideas for a small business website: testimonials, image galleries, project portfolios, staff profiles, client interviews and a blog.Sun, 17 Nov 2024 06:47:00 GMTwebsiteshttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/stop-overusing-stock-images-on-your-websitehttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/stop-overusing-stock-images-on-your-websiteStock images make a website feel generic. Why to avoid them, what to use instead and the few times they make sense.Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:45:00 GMTwebsitesimagestips & trickshttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/how-to-guide-back-up-your-google-drivehttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/how-to-guide-back-up-your-google-driveStoring files on Google Drive isn't a backup. Here are four ways to back up Google Drive, from a manual download to Synology Active Backup.Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:37:00 GMTguidebackupsgoogle drivehttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/now-available-consultations-tech-supporthttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/now-available-consultations-tech-supportBook a consultation with Custom Code IT for real-time tech support, screen sharing, practical advice and product recommendations.Sun, 06 Oct 2024 07:28:00 GMTsupporthttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/helping-ndis-providers-succeedhttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/helping-ndis-providers-succeedWebsites, software, business email, document storage and print and social media design for NDIS providers across Australia, from Custom Code IT.Sun, 06 Oct 2024 05:08:00 GMTNDISwebsitessupportsecuritysoftwarehttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/analysing-a-real-spam-phishing-campaignhttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/analysing-a-real-spam-phishing-campaignI received a convincing spear phishing email. Here's how it worked, how it played on my emotions and how I spotted it.Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:47:00 GMTsecurityphishingemailshttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/top-5-privacy-tools-securing-your-digital-life-part-3https://customcodeit.com.au/blog/top-5-privacy-tools-securing-your-digital-life-part-3Five privacy and security tools I have used and found helpful: Have I Been Pwned, SimpleLogin, Proton Mail, Proton VPN and uBlock Origin. Part 3 of 3.Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:06:00 GMTtoolsprivacyguidehttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/business-email-dress-for-the-job-you-wanthttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/business-email-dress-for-the-job-you-wantWhy a business email address matters, how to choose a domain and an email provider, and how to move over from your old address without missing anything.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:48:00 GMTemailbusinessemail servicesdomainshttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/two-factor-authentication-securing-your-digital-life-part-2https://customcodeit.com.au/blog/two-factor-authentication-securing-your-digital-life-part-2Why a password isn't enough, how two-factor authentication works, why SMS codes are the weakest option and how to manage 2FA codes. Part 2 of 3.Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:56:00 GMTinformationtwo-factorauthsecurityonlinehttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/spatie-laravel-backup-command-not-found-mysqlhttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/spatie-laravel-backup-command-not-found-mysqlA quick fix for the "sh: mysqldump: command not found" error when running Spatie's Laravel-Backup from a web interface, by setting the dump binary path.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:59:00 GMTtutorialtroubleshootingquick tiplaravelspatiehttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/securing-your-digital-life-tips-best-practices-part-1-password-managershttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/securing-your-digital-life-tips-best-practices-part-1-password-managersWhat a password manager is, why you need one, how to choose a master password and what a business gains from using one. Part 1 of 3.Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:26:00 GMTpassword managerstutorialinformationhttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/linux-backups-with-restic-and-s3https://customcodeit.com.au/blog/linux-backups-with-restic-and-s3A walkthrough of fast, encrypted Linux backups to S3-compatible storage with Restic, using Linode Object Storage as the example.Mon, 30 May 2022 14:00:00 GMTlinuxbackupsrestics3tutorialhttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/reactive-forms-with-netlify-next-js-typescript-yup-and-react-hook-formhttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/reactive-forms-with-netlify-next-js-typescript-yup-and-react-hook-formHow to get Netlify Forms working with Next.js, TypeScript, Yup and React Hook Form, with the code and a repository to follow along.Mon, 23 May 2022 14:00:00 GMTwebsitesnextjsjamstackstatic sitereacttypescriptreact hook formyupnetlifyhttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/are-your-website-backups-workinghttps://customcodeit.com.au/blog/are-your-website-backups-workingHow to make sure your website backups actually work: what to back up, the 3-2-1 rule, encrypting cloud backups and testing your restores.Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:24:00 GMTtechnicalbackupstestingencryption