{"id":2269,"date":"2026-04-20T19:58:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theroundtable.co.za\/?page_id=2269"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:29:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:29:29","slug":"tech-hacks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theroundtable.co.za\/?page_id=2269","title":{"rendered":"Tech Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u26a1 Tech Hacks for South African Small Business Owners<\/h3>\n

These are small changes you can make on your phone or computer. Each one solves an annoying problem. Each one takes less than two minutes.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 New here?<\/strong> Also check out our Free Small Business Tools page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 HACK OF THE WEEK<\/h4>\n

Stop websites from begging to send you alerts<\/strong><\/p>\n

The problem:<\/strong> Every time you visit a news site or a shopping site, a pop-up asks “Allow notifications?” You always click No. It’s annoying and wastes your time.<\/p>\n

The fix (Chrome on computer):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Open Chrome.<\/li>\n
  2. Click the three dots in the top-right corner.<\/li>\n
  3. Click Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  4. Click Privacy and Security<\/strong> (on the left).<\/li>\n
  5. Click Site Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  6. Click Notifications<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  7. Select “Don’t allow sites to send notifications”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    That’s it. That pop-up will never bother you again.<\/p>\n

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    \u26a1Hacks that Actually Work<\/h3>\n

    1. Turn an old phone into a security camera for free<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    The problem:<\/strong> You want to watch your shop, stock room, or home office. But security cameras are expensive.<\/p>\n

    The fix:<\/strong> Download a free app called Alfred Camera<\/strong><\/a> on your old phone and your current phone. Put the old phone somewhere it can see the room. Open the app on your current phone. Now you can see live video, get motion alerts, and even hear sounds. Works overnight. Works during load shedding if the old phone has battery.<\/p>\n

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    2. Mute someone on Twitter without them knowing<\/h5>\n

    The problem:<\/strong> Someone you follow posts too much, or says things that annoy you. But you don’t want to block them and cause drama.<\/p>\n

    The fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Find one of their tweets.<\/li>\n
    2. Click the three dots (\u22ef) on that tweet.<\/li>\n
    3. Click Mute<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    4. Choose Mute this user<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      You will never see their posts again. They will never know you muted them. No awkward conversations.<\/p>\n

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      3. Stop Facebook from tracking what you buy on other websites<\/h5>\n

      The problem:<\/strong> You looked at running shoes on Takealot. Now Facebook shows you running shoe ads. It feels creepy because Facebook shouldn’t know what you buy elsewhere.<\/p>\n

      The fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. On Facebook, click your profile picture (top right).<\/li>\n
      2. Click Settings & Privacy<\/strong>, then Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      3. Click Your Facebook Information<\/strong> (on the left).<\/li>\n
      4. Click Off-Facebook Activity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      5. Click Clear History<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      6. Then turn off “Future Off-Facebook Activity”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Facebook will stop following you around the web.<\/p>\n

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        4. Find your keys, wallet, or remote in 10 seconds<\/h5>\n

        The problem:<\/strong> You waste 15 minutes every week looking for lost things. That’s time you could be working.<\/p>\n

        The fix:<\/strong> Buy an Apple AirTag if you have an iPhone, or a Tile if you have an Android. Attach it to your keys or wallet. Open the app on your phone and press “Play Sound.” The lost item will beep loudly. You will find it in seconds.<\/p>\n

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        5. Stop hurting your eyes when you work at night<\/h5>\n

        The problem:<\/strong> Your computer screen is very bright and blue. At night, it makes your eyes tired and can even keep you from sleeping well.<\/p>\n

        The fix (Windows):<\/strong> Click Start, go to Settings, click System, click Display, then turn on Night light<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        The fix (Mac):<\/strong> Click the Apple logo, go to System Settings, click Displays, click Night Shift, then turn it on until morning.<\/p>\n

        The screen will turn warmer and orange-ish. Your eyes will thank you.<\/p>\n

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