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Tech Tip – How to Quickly Open a Second Instance of Any App

If you need multiple windows of the same app (e.g. File Explorer, Notepad, or Word), you don’t have to navigate menus. Here's how to quickly and easily open more windows: Hold Shift and Click on an open app's icon in the taskbar. This…

UK To Get Digital Driving Licences In 2025

According to a recent report from The Times, the UK is set to roll out digital driving licences in 2025, as a voluntary initiative, accessible via a government smartphone app. What Are Digital Driving Licences? Digital driving licences…

Tech Tip – How to Highlight Text and Translate It with Microsoft Edge

Use Edge’s built-in translation feature to quickly translate text into English directly in the web page you're looking at, without having to copy it to another tool. Here's how: Highlight Text on a Web Page: Select the text you want…

What’s New at CES?

Following CES 2025 in Las Vegas, which showcased a plethora of innovative gadgets and technologies offering a glimpse into the future of consumer electronics, here’s a selection of standout products that captured attention at this year’s…

Tech Tip – How to Add a Desktop Toolbar to the Taskbar

Save time by being able to access all desktop files and shortcuts directly from the taskbar without minimising windows. Here's how: To Enable Desktop Toolbar (Windows 10) : Right-click the taskbar, go to Toolbars, and select Desktop. Use…

Tech Tip – How to Create “Hidden Folders” for Private Files

Windows lets you hide specific folders, so they don’t appear in File Explorer, providing a simple way to keep files private without additional software. Here's how it works: To Hide a Folder Locate the Folder: Open File Explorer and…

“Amazon Haul” Budget Shop

Amazon has announced the launch of a U.S. beta of its new Haul Store, an online shopping experience designed to rival low-cost e-commerce giants Temu and Shein.  Products at $20 or Less  The Haul platform is to be integrated…
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Malware That Exploits Facebook Ads

In this insight, in reviewing how a malvertising campaign is hijacking Facebook accounts to spread the SYS01stealer malware, we examine the tactics used, plus we look at the impact on businesses and steps organisations can take to protect…

Tech Tip – How to Use Sticky Notes for Quick Reminders and To-Do Lists

Sticky Notes in Windows allows you to jot down reminders, ideas, or to-do lists and keep them open on your desktop for quick reference. Here's how to Use Sticky Notes: Open Sticky Notes Press Win + S, type Sticky Notes, and open the…
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Launched ChatGPT Search To Challenge Google Dominance

In this insight, we look at how OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Search aims to redefine online search by challenging Google’s dominance, with both tech giants racing to enhance user experiences through innovative AI features.  ChatGPT Search…

Tech Tip – How To Use “Auto-Hide Taskbar” to Increase Screen Space and Focus

The Auto-Hide Taskbar option hides the taskbar when not in use, maximising screen space and creating a cleaner desktop environment, which can enhance focus and reduce distractions. Here’s how to use it: How to Enable Auto-Hide Taskbar Open…

What Is ‘Open Washing’ ?

With many tech giants now using ‘open’ as in ‘open source’ as a marketing term, we look at what the issues around this are, why it needs to be discouraged, and how this can be achieved. What is Open Source? To understand the question…

Tech Tip – How To Use “Clipboard Pinning” to Keep Frequently Used Snippets Ready

Clipboard Pinning lets you keep specific items (like text or images) pinned in your clipboard history, ensuring they remain accessible even as new items are copied. Here's how to do it: Enable Clipboard History Go to Settings > System…
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What was Revealed By The “We, Robot” Event?

Following Tesla’s “We, Robot” event on October 10 at the Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles, we look at the big reveals, the reactions to them, plus some of the key comments made and opinions given.  A Showcase of Futuristic…
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Ryanair Third-Party Data Protection Inquiry

What happens to data gathered as part of Ryanair’s extra ID verification requirement (from customers who don’t book directly through its website), has led to an inquiry being launched by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC).  Why…

Tech Tip – How To Use “Virtual Keyboard” for On-Screen Typing

The Virtual Keyboard can be a lifesaver if your physical keyboard is malfunctioning or unavailable, allowing you to type directly on the screen with your mouse or touchscreen. Here's how to access it: To Enable the Virtual Keyboard: Press…

WordPress At War!

Following a (very public) recent spat between WordPress founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg, and WP Engine, we look at what’s happened and why, and what the effects have been WordPress users.  WordPress and WP Engine  To…
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Microsoft Re-Launching Controversial ‘Recall’ Feature

Following Microsoft having to postpone the release of its ‘Recall’ screenshot feature in May over privacy concerns, it now plans to re-launch an updated version in November on its new CoPilot+ computers.  Recall – What Happened?  At…