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Compare the Top Business Accounting and Bookkeeping Software for Australia

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In Australia, before there were really only two players in the small business accounting software market, MYOB and QuickBooks with their traditional software.

However now, there are many more providers entering the market. I have prepared a  comparison of  some of the top accounting  providers below.

Today there is new accounts software providers like Xero and  Reckon and now even Quickbooks online and MYOB have  come on-board with fresh new products for managing your business accounts  and books.

These  providers now provide bookkeeping online and offline for sole traders, including preparation for business activity statements (BAS) lodgements for small business and invoicing software. This books software are also scalable for bigger companies, so if you grow quickly you already have more options.

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Quite often , this new software’s are hosted in the cloud and do many tasks including maintaining your invoices, reconciling with your bank account and recording book keeping for you.

Many of these more traditional providers mentioned above have been doing books for a while, but now have upgraded their software to make it more flexible. Now, you can make use of  the new accounts software or apps  anywhere on the go with your ipad, smartphone or desktop at home.

If you are looking for software online for book keeping or accounting to do it yourself or with help from your accountant, then there are some good options available for you today.

New technology has made these book keeping programs and tools easier to use.

If your book keeper or accountant does not have access to the same software that you use, you could always export  the books and  then take it to him for any more technical or advanced  accounting that you need for him to look at.

I have this year purchased a few online book keeping + accounting software memberships for my own use and also trialled few of them to write this review so that you can benefit from my review.

This review is not in-depth, but covers and compares mainly the basic features  needed for sole traders and small business accounting and also price comparisons for membership/subscription.

I will be updating with a more in-depth reviews at a later stage

Should I do Book keeping myself or with an accountant

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Thankfully most of the new packages for these accounting programs allow you to do your book keeping yourself or even share the program access of your books, so that your accountant can also access/check and submit it.

There are two ways you could use most new bookkeeping/accounting tools, if you’re a small business or sole trader, you can either buy the software in your name and share access with your accountant or then you can let your accountant buy the software or create a account for you via their accounting portal.

From online discussion on forums, they have been instances where some accountants have refused to release access to their clients books, as the accountant is the main registrant for the book keeping  software, so if you think this could be a problem then make sure you register your accounting software in your name (register as a subscriber with xero) and then give access to your accountant.

This way you will always have full access to your books without anybody being able to block you from it.

 

Small business accounting

If you’re a small business then you will probably need to do invoicing, bookkeeping, billing, expense recording. The choice you need to make is do I hire an accountant or do i do it myself.

With today’s new advanced software, you could easily give it a go yourself and if it doesn’t work out, you could always hire an accountant or bookkeeper.

The first thing you need to figure out is, If your accounting needs simple or more advanced features.  If you needed software to just produce invoices, record expenses, and do book keeping tasks then you can do it yourself with this online accounts software. If you need to do much more than that like claim deductions, depreciation calculations etc , you can still use this software, but check with your accountant if they will accept the data from your accounting software or be able to access it to complete the more complex bits for you.

We will list the prices and cancellation fees for these services so you can make an informed decision before taking the plunge.

 

With so many new software’s and so many different features in these accounting programs, how do you choose the right one?

Choosing the right software for you will depend on three main factors

1. Price

2. Features

3. Flexibility

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Feature and price comparison of software is given below.

 

Price or Cost of Online accounting software

Most of the accounting programs featured below has different price options based on the package ore membership that you purchase.

Reckon Accounting Software

[RECOMMENDED] 

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The reason why I like and recommend this software is because it has a flexible system in its pricing and features for its accounting online package. You can start as low as $5 a month with their basic package and then upgrade with needed features as you go.

What you get for $5

  • · Unlimited bank reconciliation
  • · Budgeting, GST & BAS reports
  • · Free 24/7 support
  • · Multi-layered data security, SSL encryption
  • · Share with accountant or bookkeeper
  • · Free mobile app for Android or Iphone(IOS)
  • · Invite unlimited team members
  • · Data stored in Australia

reckon price online accounting softwareThey have add ons that you can add to your basic service if you need them.

Add on’s like invoicing ($3) and bank connection ($3) are cheap, so even if you add one these two to your basic $5 charge, you will end up with just $11 a month for the service.

That’s not a bad deal at all to start with and what I alfree software trial 2016so like is with reckon software you can try it for free before buying – click here to try for free before you buy

 

 

Xero Accounting Software

[RECOMMENDED] 

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Xero has a starter plan in Australia which is $25 a month and this allows you to have access to these features below

  • · Send 5 invoices and quotes
  • · Enter 5 bills
  • · Reconcile 20 bank transactions
  • · Payroll for 1 person
  • · iPhone & Android apps
  • · 24/7 support included
  • · Invite your team members and accounting professionals any time you like.

accounting software for small business ato basTheir standard plan is $50 a month and Premium plan is $60 a month. Get more details here while Xero is good accounts software for small business and sole traders, but I hate the fact that their pricing between US and Australia differs so much. Xero has a starter plan FOR USA which is currently priced as low as $6.30 a month (normally $9 for a month). If you are registering with XERO it is recommended that you register as a subscriber to have full access to your account.

You can try Xero for free over here, before you decide to buy

 

 

MYOB Accounting Software

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MYOB Australia’s Most popular small business accounting software is “MYOB essentials” for $35 a month (payroll for one) and “MYOB AccountRight Plus” for $85 a month. This Essentials online software can run on your desktop pc or mobile smartphone or tablet and features are given below.

  • · Produce instant reports on PAYG, GST and BAS.
  • · Invite your accountant or bookkeeper into your accounts to check your numbers.
  • · Always up-to-date, and securely backed up online
  • · Payroll for one
  • · MYOB BankFeeds
  • · Unlimited invoices
  • · Link your bank account
  • · Send invoices and manage your contacts on the go

Great for small businesses and sole tradersMYOB has been in the game for long with their traditional offline desktop software, which now they also have this online version, which is cloud accounting for most small business and accessible from most devices anywhere.

They also  have a starter plan for $25 a month.

You can try their software for free for 30 days – Click here

 

 

QUICKBOOKS Online

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Intuit’s flagship accounting product is QuickBooks Online is built for small and startup businesses and can be used by sole traders as well.

Quickbooks most popular online book keeping plans are the Simple Start Plan $13.50 a month now (normally $15) and the Essentials Plan for $20 a month now (normally $25)

The features on the starter plan is as below

  • · Track your income, expenses & profits
  • · Manage BAS & GST obligations
  • · Download bank transactions
  • · Works on PC, Mac, tablet & mobile
  • · FREE payroll — up to 10 employees(with online account)

 

 

pricing for 2016 online book keeping and BAS toolsNew technology in these accounting packages allows you to be connected and issue invoices on the go.  They allow you to also record your expenses on the go to claim tax deductions and lodge your returns.

Click here to try out  Quickbooks online.

Training for use of accounting XERO, Reckon and MYOB software

Some of these providers provide some basic tutorials videos to use their software. You could always search on youtube for more training material. Learning platforms like Lynda.com also provide training in use of software with video training on their website You can also join or register with the  providers website support or Q and A  channel.

Reckon has their online support community site where  members help each other out  as well as the official reckon support staff.  You could also join other accounting and finance online forums or community boards.

 

 

Some links for Training/Tips

review of australian accounts software

 

 

BAS Reporting

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Most online providers  have packages that have a ‘BAS report’  that can be generated with a few clicks of the mouse and this report mimics the layout of the BAS form so you can even do away with paper  if you like and file it electronically via a feature called SBR (Standard Business Reporting), the Australian standard for business-to-government reporting).

 

 

Cons or limitations

Access limitations can present itself when an accountant refuses to give access to your books for any payment or other reasons, but this can be avoided as I mentioned before by registering the membership in your name and then giving him access , rather than doing this the other way around ( accountant registering it in his name and giving you access)

You don’t get all features with a membership and have to pay more for extra features. With some software it is still recommended to check your bank reconciliations the first couple of times just to make sure its all good, when you import your business transactions from bank account into software.

Not all MYOB packages can be used with Mac computers, so please check if your package is compatible with a mac computer or device before purchasing from any service provider.

 

Conclusion:

Most of these software’s, today are hosted on the cloud – which means you can login into your software from your smartphone, Ipad or desktop at home and update details anytime and anywhere and this makes it super convenient.

 

 

How can I cancel my account & terms and policy

Cancellation by service provider can be done if you violate their terms of service, but this normally happens only if you have done something seriously wrong to their software or website.

Users are also allowed to cancel their membership or registration according to the service provider terms and rules, which is different for each service provider and so we can’t cover this in details. Most of these service providers (Some links: QuickBooks , Reckon , MYOB , XERO ) provide a cancellation button from within their admin area when you login This can be had from the service provider on registration or from their website.

It is recommended that you export all of your data before cancelling your subscription with any of the accounts service provider.

 

Reckon cancellation policy:

*Accounts Hosted can be purchased on an annual or monthly subscription. New customers can sign up for one month use only and you pay on a month by month basis. Annual licence holders who wish to move to monthly pricing must cancel no later than 30 days before their expiry date.

 

Xero cancellation policy

Xero will send you a final bill after you’ve cancelled their subscription trial is free. You could always email them to see what your charges could be before cancellation. Instead of cancelling, you can reduce your monthly Xero subscription fee by downgrading your pricing plan. You can change back to a bigger plan at any time.

 

MYOB Cancelation

For cancellations, you can contact their customer service team on 1300 555 151. You can get more details about terms and conditions from the myob site over here

 

SINGLE TOUCH PAYROLL SOFTWARE 

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Single Touch Payroll (STP) is a government initiative to streamline business reporting obligations. STP has already started for employers with 20 or more employees (1 July 2018 being the mandated date).

It will be expanded to include employers with 19 or less employees from 1 July 2019, subject to the legislation being passed in parliament.

Small and large businesses with will need to seek and get accredited software providers in place or seek deferrals. Payroll software providers who have the intention of delivering Single Touch Payroll enabled solutions will be rolling out soon with some large accounting software providers already having products in the market.Below are some single touch payroll products.

See a full list of software developers related to STP  over here

 

This is not an in-depth review , but I hope to write one soon. Hope I have covered enough in this article for you, to get a brief over view of features and price comparison for popular Australian accounts software service companies.

If you have tried  any of these software  or I have left something out that is worth mentioning please leave a comment below or get in touch with me via the contact page < Over here.

5 Best Apps to Help You Get Organised

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Being organised is both a personal skill and a professional attribute. To some people it comes naturally — they live by their daily planner and never forget to print their tickets. To others, getting organised is a challenge and wearing mismatched socks is a regular occurrence.

That’s where technology comes in. We have smartphones and tablets to help us stay organised on the go, and computers to do the work at home or in the office. There are so many amazing apps out there, but the right solution for you will depend on what you believe to be your biggest challenge when it comes to getting organised.

Whether you need to take better notes, improve your team’s performance, backup your files, organise your life, or simply need a little something to stay focused, the trick is to identify your pain point, find an app, master using it, then move on to a new challenge.

As a starting point, here are 5 of the best apps to help you get organised.

Dropbox

Dropbox originally grew in popularity because it offered an easy-to-use and extremely functional method of file sharing. Attaching a document or photo to an email is easy enough, but when multiple files come into play it’s not the most efficient way of transferring files from one person to another.

However, for the purpose of getting organised, Dropbox is a lifesaver when it comes to backing up your files. Let’s be honest — no one has the time to connect a hard drive to their computer and patiently wait until their files are transferred across. That’s not to mention that you’re then dependent on two types of hardware, rather than letting a cloud-based software take on the backup role.

Once you’ve created an account online, you should install Dropbox onto your computer and it’ll appear in your files as a regular folder. When you transfer or copy files into this folder, they’ll automatically sync with your Dropbox account in the background, presuming you’re connected to the internet.

The best part is files are never truly deleted from Dropbox. One barrier to an organised file folder is keeping everything in there, thinking you may need it again in the future. With Dropbox, you have the option to restore files after deleting them.

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The downside to Dropbox is that it stops being free if you require more than 2GB of space. To get 1TB of space, you need to upgrade to Dropbox Pro, which costs AU$11.58/month or AU$13.99/month, depending on how whether you choose to get billed annually or monthly. It may seem like a lot but when you think about the cost of a 1TB hard drive that requires a lot more human intervention, it’s worth it.

If you’re an Apple fanatic, Dropbox works the same way as iCloud does. However, it can operate on multiple devices and it’s easy to use across different operating systems without having to take extra steps.

On that note, Google Drive is another option that works great with all operating systems, where your first 15GB are free. It has the added benefit of being able to create documents, sheets, and slides within the platform that can be shared, edited and updated in real-time.

If you’re not a naturally organised person, the extra features offered by Google Drive can be overwhelming and you’ll end up with a messy folder, which defeats the whole purpose of using Dropbox as an organization tool in the first place. I’ve also found that Google Drive rarely generates previews of files, so if you haven’t quite mastered the art of naming your files in a systematic way, this isn’t the best first step towards a cloud-based backup. I’d personally recommend starting with Dropbox, learning to love the cloud, and jumping to a more complex and more functional platform.

Trello

If you’re a visual person, Trello is definitely one of the best apps to help you get organised. The idea behind it is to create ‘boards’, and move things from one board to another, depending on its status. For example, you could have a low priority to-do list, a high priority to-do list, as well as lists for things that are in progress or completed.

You don’t have to do it this way — this was initially done to add an element of interactivity, where you drag and drop things from board to board in order to get more engaged with your tasks/goals and the processes involved in completing them. You can create a board for work, a board for home, a board for events etc. and simply view it as multiple to-do lists laid out in front of you.

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You can attach files, build checklists, and connect Trello to other apps with ‘Power-Ups’. These features are all available for free, if you sign up for the most basic version of Trello which was intended for personal use. If you’re using it as a business tool (it’s extremely popularly amongst marketing teams and product developers) you may want to look into the more advanced options.

Asana

Asana is a must-have organisation tool for any team. Think of it as a to-do list on steroids.

Every team member has a to-do list — you can add to your own list as well as to others’. You can create teams within the tool, and then individual projects within the teams. These projects can have their own project-specific to-do list, where all the tasks involved in the project are listed. These tasks are pushed into team members’ to-do lists when they’re assigned, with the ability to set deadlines, attach files, and add comments to each individual task.

It sounds complicated, but the ability to organise tasks via team, project, and team member can result in a much more efficient and effective way of getting things done. If you’re having trouble visualising it (I don’t blame you), Asana has an awesome range of intro videos, as well as tool-specific videos to help you.  

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Asana has two packages: Free and Premium. If you have a team of under 15 people, definitely get stuck into it with the free version and master it before you add on more tools. It’s a lot harder to implement an organisation strategy with more people.

Evernote

Evernote is an old favourite and can be found on every list of the best apps to help you get organised. I’ve added it because for one thing it’s awesome, and for another, a lot of people aren’t aware of its full potential.

First up, it is essentially a note-taking app. I can’t deny that Microsoft hasn’t revolutionized the way we create documents with Word, but something about saving notes to a specific document often means we don’t revisit them — they get lost amongst all your other files and documents.  

This is where Evernote comes in. You can keep all of your notes on one platform, where you can group them into general notebooks as a way to stay organised. You can search all your notes for something in particular, and also change your view to what works for you. It’s such a handy tool if you’re studying or working, particularly because you can share notes with others. 

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One of the best things about Evernote is that it’s entirely cloud-based, which means you don’t have to save anything. If organisation isn’t your forte, you can skip the ‘save your work’ step and not lose all your valuable notes in the case of a hardware failure.

This also means you can add to your notes off any device (presuming you have the app and are logged in) and it’ll all sync up on its own. You can switch between your phone, tablet, and computer and access all the same information.

The really nifty thing about Evernote (that a lot of people don’t know about) is that the company has built and acquired a lot of awesome tools that’ll make your Evernote experience all the more awesome. One of them is Web Clipper, a web extension which lets you screenshot web pages as you go. You can clip small sections or capture the entire page, and automatically store and organise them within Evernote.

Skitch is a similar tool, though it’s an app rather than an extension. It lets you screenshot elements but also label and draw on them. It’s not as efficient as Web Clipper in terms of the whole screenshotting process, but being able to add arrows, text, circles and more can be really useful.

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Skitch was acquired by Evernote in 2011, and in 2016 Evernote discontinued the option to download Android and Windows versions of the software. This was done in order to move Evernote in the direction of a more integrated solution, rather than increasing the number of standalone apps it supports.

You can still get it on a Mac and I’d highly recommend using it if you need to create process documents for anything on the web, i.e how to create an account on a specific platform. 

Another awesome tool (that’s sadly only for iOs users) is Scannable. It’s an iPhone app that lets you scan documents using your phone’s camera, which are then enhanced to produce high quality digital documents. These are synced to Evernote automatically.

In terms of pricing, start with the Basic model and test it out. If you’re leaning towards using Evernote frequently in a professional environment that involves presenting and collaborating with co-workers, you may want to look into thePlus, Premium, or Business models.

Momentum

Momentum is a Google Chrome extension, so technically not an app but I guarantee you that it’ll bring life to your browser. Every time you open a new tab, you’ll get a picturesque photo with an inspirational quote.

You’ll also get the time and weather at your current location, as well as an option to search Google (or Bing if that’s your go-to search engine) and a list of your favourite links.

You have the option to create a to-do list and a main focus for the day, so if you’re not ready to dive into the deep end with an organisation app, start here.

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Remember: organisation won’t happen overnight 

Downloading any of these apps will not instantly result in being organised. You have to be patient, make a consistent effort, and get into the habit of using the app to stay organised. The beauty of technology is that if one app doesn’t work for you, there are hundreds of others that you can try until you find what works for you. 

Bio: Paula is the founder of Joobly, an initiative that aims to connect aspiring student interns to tech startups in Sydney. She majors in Business Information Systems at Macquarie University.

Get your daily dose of news with this app

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The internet has emerged as an incredible tool for learning everything from Miley Cyrus’ tattoo designs, to the state of politics in the Middle East.

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[Screenshots of app available on apple store and Android play store]

The one problem with this, is that sometimes the information coming at us is way too much. We’ll go to find out what has happened in the news today and there will be hundreds of thousands of news sites vying for our attention. Which leads to the even bigger problem of clickbait – news outlets so desperate to get you to come to their site that they resort to morally scrupulous headlines such as ‘you’ll never guess what happened next!” or “5 things that will shock you.”

This in and of itself is enough to make you want to duck your head away from all the noise, but when you think of how important journalism is to keep us abreast of the serious issues going on in the world, suddenly the situation becomes even more dire.

Enter a new app that promises to solve this problem – inkl. The app inkl provides a wonderful respite from the clickbait and noise of the internet. A ‘clean’ and clear view of the news that really matters, free of trashy non news and misleading headlines.

You have the option to create an account completely free, and it gets access to global publishers such as the Guardian, Al Jazeera, Sydney Morning Herald and more. You can also opt in to their paid tiers – either 10c per article or $15 a month. That gets you ad free access to publishers that traditionally sit behind a paywall like the Washington Post, offline mode, and a whole other host of cool features.

Opening the app, one of my favourite things was the Editor’s Pick section. It contained a bunch of interesting and important news that would traditionally get left aside in favour of the breaking stuff on normal news sites. Playing around on the interface some of the premium features such as bookmarks and news filters, enabling me to block out content or publishers that I don’t want to read.

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Overall it’s a pleasantly user friendly app, and something that is aiming to address a serious problem in the world of journalism. I think that especially given the current circumstances in the world, it has never been so important to focus on supporting quality news.

Get your antivirus for just $25 may special

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Consider this a Coupon code for your AVG antivirus discount special for may 2016.

I have Installed AVG free previously , because it’s what I have trusted and recommended to friends for years as a solid free anti-virus to have in the background in addition to Malwarebytes every few days. By default it installs zen and PC tuneup. I Don’t think much of it because I don’t use extensive features of the program, but its okay if those features are of use to you.

I have also written about a comparison of different Antivirus software over here , if you want a detailed price comparison of Online protection software.

The $25 AVG anti-virus  deal

To celebrate 25 years, AVG is giving  computer protection software and antivirus for just $25!

Quickly! AVG Protection Pro is for $25 only! Original price $59.99.

AVG AntiVirus Free (2016) Review & Rating

This anniversary special lasts till the end of May so hurry up and get the deal if you need  this software!

THE GOOD

  • Very good malware protection
  • Very quick scans
  • Lots of configuration options

THE BAD

  • Incessant ads to upgrade to paid versions (if you are on the free version)

AVG offers manual and scheduled AV scans, Link Scanner to check against browsing to dodgy sites, identity protection – checking for apps stealing personal details – and an email scanner looking for damaging attachments.

With dozens of ways to customize it, AVG AntiVirus Free is for security-minded cheapskates who want to tune and adjust the program’s protection and performance.AVG Free is available for PC, Mac and Android, so this management app can be a useful tool.

Antivirus Protection

Both AVG AntiVirus Free’s active scanner and Resident Shield real-time scanner, which always runs in the background, match suspect software against a constantly updated database of malware signatures.

AVG Technologies began in 1991 and is now one of the biggest players in the antivirus software market with corporate offices in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States.

OUR VERDICT

AVG  continues to be one of the best free antivirus programs you can download. It offers a good selection of key protections, though you do have to be careful to install the right product.

Can I broadcast myself live on facebook

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Yes you can now , Facebook  has just started a new  feature  on their platform  where you can just use your smartphone to broadcast yourself live to the world  via your facebook account.

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Infact it is very much like the popular service – Periscope  , which lets you broadcast live video to the world and instantly notify your followers who can join, comment on your live video.

This platform is  good to broadcast live events as well and  can easily eat into google’s – You tubes market share.

If you’re looking for a stream from a random person you can either choose one from one of the highly ranked clips on the left side of the page, or click on one of the blue dots ont he interactive map  from everyone else on the digital globe.

This feature isn’t available to everyone right now.

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What  is this Facebook  live videos?

Live videos are real-time video posts on the Facebook platform. You can use your smart device or smartphone to broadcast live onto Facebook and your followers or family and friends.

You will also get  Live videos from public figures you follow and your friends will appear in your News Feed.

How do i do a live broadcast on facebook ?

To start a live broadcast:

  1. Log into the Facebook iOS app or Facebook Android app
  2. Tap at the top of your Timeline, News Feed or Page
  3. Tap
  4. Write an optional description for your broadcast
  5. Tap Go Live to begin your broadcast

When you want to end your broadcast, tap Finish.

Your broadcast can be no longer than 90 minutes. When you end your broadcast, it’ll stay on your Timeline or Page like any other video.

Here are some good tips from facebook  if you are going to try this out and start broadcasting yourself.

 

To turn Notifications off for facebook Live broadcast

Live Video Notifications

To turn live video notifications on or off:

  1. Click at the top-right corner and select Settings
  2. Click Notifications on the left
  3. Click On Facebook
  4. Scroll down to Live Videos to make changes to live video notifications

What Is Live Video Streaming?

Live video streaming services like Meerkat and Periscope  and now facebook allow users to post and stream live video content on social media

Viral Facebook live videos (chewbaca viral video)

Its no even just got live (facebook-live service  and people are going viral live  as they shoot  videos on the go   and upload – and this mum from Oklahoma US, has just gone viral on Facebook live with millions of views  for  her chewbacka video rant. Have a look!

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Some other live Streaming Options/services

Instalively – Live streaming made easy.

Instalively is an Indian based live streaming service. Like Periscope & Meerkat, you can live stream straight from your phone. Also you can share your streams directly to what’s app, as well as Facebook unlike Periscope for example

Stre.am | Stream Live Videointo They came out of beta at SXSW in 2015, right as Meerkat made it’s emergence as well.

3 Ways to Download Free Movies for Android You Need to Know

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One of the most booming businesses today is the market for various entertainments. Among them, the movie and video sharing sites are increasingly popular. Whether you commute for thirty minutes or travel a long distance, you need something to help you kill the time. Watching a video clip can be a great choice during metro or car. In this tutorial I’d love to introduce three ways to free download movies for Android.

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[Solution 1] Free Movie Apps for Android

These free movie apps for Android are available to stream movies, like Showbox, SnagFilms and more. Yes, stream media on your Android, which is some futuristic technology right here. But mind you that such kind of apps needs constant internet connection to your mobile and take a bit of time to load the video. And of course the quality of movies can never be as great as the paid services. However, free movies don’t cost us a dime and we can’t complain about too much.

Here I list a few that work.

  • Mediatap
  • Flipps HD
    Google Play Movies
    Paramount Movies
    Movies by Flixster
    HD Video Downloader

[Solution 2] Online Sites to Download Free Movies for Android

Streaming is actually a difficult and painful task if you have poor connection. Buffering is the most annoying thing one can face. If you’re actually worried about that, downloading movies directly from the online sites may be another good choice for you. This method does not require installing apps. Some sites provide Hollywood, Bollywood movies from various categories like Sci-fi, Crime, Horror and even Family dramas too. Once registered, you can get HD quality movies for Android. Those sites are usually growing fairly fast that also provides you the best movies you need, fast download links and user-friendly UI.

That’s all good, but there are still some limitations. If you want to store and play the video on your Android phone, the large file size and non-mp4 format would become an issue.

Also, I’d like to show you a bunch of amazing online video sites for Android. Check them out.

  • Movies Mobile
  • HDMoviesLuv
  • MovieCinema
  • Fzmovies

[Solution 3]: Desktop Free Movie Download for Android Downloader

If you’re sick of streaming videos online as well as the limitation of online site contents, desktop downloaders can be a third choice to enhance experience by giving quick downloads from websites and offering playable files on your devices. MacX Video Converter Pro is a program embedded with an online video downloader and my favorite to download free movies. Whenever I decide to download, this program can help me download online videos from YouTube, Dailymotion, Metacafe, movieclips.com, moviefone.com etc, and convert toMP4, AVI, WMV, MOV, etc. Downloading is quite easy and straight. Paste your movie link and click download option.

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The software has an edge that it could also help compress video file and convert to any playable format on designated devices. Once you import a video/audio file, the window for output profile will pop up automatically, where lists a host of specific handheld devices and recommends suitable formats to you. With cutting-edge hardware acceleration technologies applied, MacX Video Converter Pro can download free movies for Android in mp4 HD 720P/1080P 4K UHD from 300+ online movie sites with super-fast speed and high quality.

How to use MacX Video Converter Pro to Download Free Movies?

clip_image004Step 1: Navigate the online video sites and copy the target URL of the movies you’d like to download to Android for watching.

Step 2: Click "+" button, and hit the "Paste & Analyze" Button. You can free to add any movie and music as you wish.
Step 3: After successful loading, a pop-up window shows a list of resolution, codec and format for you to choose. 
Note: If you want to further compress the video file, you can tweak the settings after downloading in converter interface, even editing the videos, like cropping, trimming. 
Step 4: Select the Target Folder for the output, then click "Download Now" to start the downloading and converting process.

Finding the right way to download free movies suited to your Android is important, especially with so many different methods. Desktop downloaders like MacX Video Converter Pro provides superior additional features in downloading plan, something that users should consider when weighing value. Online Sites takes small perks, like abundant movie resource, and downloading option. Free movie app for Android may be associated with network connection problems but still has the edge in terms of convenience and flexibility. Each of these methods shows its own advantages.

Author Bio: Jessie Phang, a free walker in the Internet world. She is full of weird but interesting ideas. Her wish is WORLD PEACE!

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