Get Notified By Google If Your Passwords Are Compromised
As part of Google’s latest security updates to Chrome and Android, users will not only be alerted if any of the passwords in their Password manager are compromised but will also be given the opportunity to make a quick fix.
Quick Fix –…
New Privacy Features For Android 12
Google has announced the release of the first beta of Android 12 which has a range of new features including some security measures which Google hopes can match those of Apple.
Design Change
Announced recently at a developer conference,…
The Issue of Push Payment Fraud Reimbursement
With Barclays Bank recently publishing the figures of refunds it made to customers who fell victim to authorised push payment (APP) fraud, there have been calls for greater transparency and reform to the current (voluntary) reimbursement code.
Authorised…
Tech Insight: What Are Firewalls?
In this article, we take a brief look at what a firewall is, what types there are, and the benefits and drawbacks of firewalls.
Firewall
A firewall is a network security system that can monitor and control incoming and outgoing network…
Tech Tips – How To Delete The Last 15 Minutes of Your Search History In Google
If, for whatever reason, you have not used Incognito browsing in Google and would like a fast and easy way to delete the last 15 minutes of your search history, here’s how:
Open the Google Search app on your Android or iOS device.Tap on…
Clubhouse For Android Launched In The UK
Drop-in audio conversation social network app ‘Clubhouse’ has launched its Android (beta) version for download in the UK.
Clubhouse Android Launched In English-Speaking Countries
San Francisco-based Clubhouse announced on May 9 that,…
AI Keystroke Spy Tools
With AI recently in the spotlight in Europe over the need to regulate over some ‘unacceptable use’, some experts are warning of the threat of AI keystroke reading spy tools.
Possibilities
Companies like TypingDNA developing AI biometric…
Life After Cookies
With Google recently committing to phasing out third-party cookies as Firefox and Safari have already done, we take a brief look at the possible alternatives and replacements for using cookies to track and understand user behaviour.
Cookies
Cookies…
Tech Insight: What Is Patching or Patch Management?
In this article, we take a brief look at the importance of patch management in maintaining security.
Patches and Patch Management
Patches are the software fixes for known security vulnerabilities in software such as operating systems,…
Tech Tips – Using Alexa As An Intercom System
If you have Amazon Echo devices in your home (or office), the ‘Drop In’ feature allows you to use Alexa as an intercom through your Echo devices. Here’s how:
Open your Alexa app.Tap 'Devices' (lower-right corner).Tap 'Echo & Alexa'…
Google Users To Be Auto-Enrolled In Two-step Verification
In a recent blog post, Google has announced that the automatic enrolment of Google account users in Two Step Verification ‘2SV’ is coming soon.
Passwords – Single Biggest Threat To Online Security
In the blog post on ‘On World…
Old Router Risks Could Affect Millions
An investigation by consumer watchdog ‘Which?’ has highlighted how millions of people around the UK are using old routers with security flaws.
The Investigation
The Which? investigation surveyed 6,000 UK adults and, with the help…
10 Programming Languages And Examples Of Their Uses
In this article, we take a brief look at ten popular programming languages and what they’re used for.
Recent History
What we would recognise as the first computer programming languages date back to the 1940s, were very specialised and…
Tech Insight – Business Intelligence
In this article we look at ‘business intelligence’, how it can be obtained, and why it’s important.
Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence refers to how a company/organisation can use its historical data to improving strategic…
Tech Tips – Add Or Remove Comments In Word
Using comments in Microsoft Word is a good way to leave feedback and reply to feedback in documents that you and your team are working on. Here’s how:
To add a comment, click the ‘Review’ tab (top of the screen).Highlight a word in…
Tech News : Robot Police Dog Sent Back With Tail Between Its Legs
It has been reported that NYPD has cancelled its contract with the company that supplied its ‘robot dog’ after the robot’s militarised appearance increased tensions with civilians at a difficult time for police relations.
What Robot…
Tech News : Huge Lockdown Profits For Amazon
Changing consumer habits due to lockdown are believed to have been a big factor in Amazon’s Q1 profits being a massive three times larger than last year.
Huge Profit Growth in Just One Year
In the first 3 months of 2020, before…
Image Optimisation
In this article we look at image optimisation, the different types of compression and image files, and how files different file formats can be compared and best used.
Vectors or Bitmaps?
Raw, digital image files start as either vectors…
Tech Insight – What Is An MSP?
In this article, we take a brief look at what an MSP is, what services they provide, and what benefits businesses get from using an MSP.
MSPs
A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a company that delivers outsourced IT services and support…
Tech Tips – Setting Up An ‘Out Of Office’ Autoreply In Gmail
Many people may be familiar with how to set up an ‘out of office’ email in Outlook, but it can also be done in Gmail too. Here’s how:
Log in to Gmail and select the ‘gear’ (settings) symbol (top right).Select ‘See all settings’.Scroll…