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Microsoft is cracking down on security — and if you're in Australia, this will affect you.
By August 2025, Microsoft Authenticator will stop storing your passwords, and auto-fill login support is being removed. That’s right — if you’ve been relying on it for convenience, now’s the time to rethink how you secure your digital life.
📌 In this episode, Charly dives into:
✅ Why Microsoft is enforcing Multifactor Authentication (MFA) across the board - in Australia
✅ What this means for small business owners, IT managers, and everyday users
✅ What Passkeys are — and how they’re changing login security forever
✅ Practical advice for moving off MS Authenticator before it wipes your saved passwords
✅ Tools and strategies you can adopt now to stay secure and compliant
This isn’t just a “tech thing” — it’s essential knowledge for anyone who uses Microsoft products.
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How to Set Up Passkeys
Setup depends on your device and provider (Apple, Google, Windows):
On Apple Devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
Go to a website or app that supports passkeys (e.g., Google, Amazon, Zoho).Choose “Login with Passkey” or “Create Passkey.”Authenticate using Face ID / Touch ID.The passkey is stored in iCloud Keychain, synced to all your Apple devices.
On Android Devices
Ensure Google Password Manager is enabled and syncing.When prompted to create a passkey, use fingerprint or screen lock.The passkey is saved to your Google account and synced across devices.
Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?
It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.
Struggling to get your site listed on Bing? You're not alone — and there's a fix. In this episode, Charly walks you step-by-step through using Bing Webmaster Tools to submit your site, verify ownership, and boost visibility.
📌 You'll learn:
✅ How to set up a Bing Webmaster Tools account and verify your domain
✅ Why submitting an XML sitemap is critical for search indexing
✅ How to create and manage a sitemap using WordPress plugins like SmartCrawl Pro
✅ What “not enough inbound links” means — and what you can do about it
🛡️ Charly also shares pro tips for avoiding junk pages in your sitemap and optimizing what gets indexed, so only the most valuable parts of your site make it into Bing search.
🔗 Tools mentioned:
SmartCrawl Pro: https://wpmudev.com/project/smartcrawl-seo/
(Charly receives a commission for purchases made from this link)
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Come and join me in playing the Gratitude Game.
Share in the comments below, one thing EACH DAY, that you're grateful for.
It can be as simple as "I'm grateful for being able to move my body" or "I'm grateful to have food to eat".
The idea is to remind ourselves, that no matter how difficult business (or life) gets, we have something to look forward to. I'll start
I'm grateful to have people around me who support me.
Ever felt burned by a “new customer” deal that leaves loyal users behind? In this episode, Charly unpacks her reaction to a Xero ad offering deep discounts and gift cards to newcomers — while long-time users continue paying full price.
📌 Inside this episode:
✅ Why loyalty pricing matters to small businesses
✅ The risk of alienating long-term customers
✅ Real talk on rising SaaS costs vs. value received
✅ A reminder to treat your own clients with care — they notice
🛡️ Charly shares her pricing philosophy: steady rates for loyal customers unless forced by external costs — a strategy that keeps trust high and churn low.
How do you feel about paying full price while others get sign-up perks? Join the discussion and rethink how you nurture your client relationships.
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