Google has announced that you can now use a stylus or your finger to annotate PDFs in the Google Drive app on your Android device. Here’s how:
On the Android Device, open the Google Drive app.
To enter preview mode, open the PDF you…
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Following the banning of Chinese short video sharing app TikTok from EU and US government devices, plus more trouble on the way in Canada, we look at some of the reasons why.
Banned From EU Government Devices
The European Commission…
Meta has announced it’s launching its own version of Twitter’s Blue Tick called ‘Meta Verified’ for Facebook and Instagram where users pay a monthly subscription to be verified on the platforms.
Announcement
On February…
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With OpenReach now ‘throttling’ broadband speeds and limiting phone calls as measures designed to gently “nudge” customers to upgrade as the “Big Switchoff” approaches, we look at exactly what’s happening, why,…
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A Mimecast spokesman has warned that in a labour market already stretched by shortages, Dutch digital resilience could be threatened if more attention isn’t paid to the mental well-being of cyber security professionals.
Wanting To…
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Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a way for using a 3D-printing ink that contains calcium carbonate-producing bacteria, giving a result similar to mollusc shells or bone.
‘BacktoInk’…
If you’d like a way to send web pages you find interesting to your inbox rather than bookmarking them in Chrome and forgetting about them, the "InboxThis" extension may be helpful. Here’s how to use it:
Go to the Google Chrome Web Store…
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Green distributed computer network heating company Heata is offering to provide up to 4.8kWh of free hot water per day in exchange for installing a business cloud server in your home.
Green Distributed Compute Network
Heata,…
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Although Openview’s recent second report shows that most SaaS companies used usage-based pricing last year, many are now moving to hybrid models.
What Is Usage Based Pricing?
Usage-based pricing (UBP) is a pricing model where…
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Twitter-owner Elon Musk’s latest decision to turn off SMS 2FA after 20 March unless you pay for Blue Tick has caused another storm of criticism.
What And Why?
On 15 February, Twitter announced that: “starting today, we…
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In this insight, we look at the popular email authentication protocols SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, how they work, why they’re important, and what happens if they’re not set up properly.
What Is SPF?
SPF, or Sender Policy Framework,…
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With the integration of large language models (LLMs) into search engines, some people are predicting that the massive increase in computing power needed could mean huge carbon emissions.
What Are Large Language Models?
Large language…
If you'd like a fast and easy way to navigate within YouTube, here are some top keyboard shortcuts.
While watching a YouTube video, use the following letters on their own on the keyboard (no need for shift) for the following functions:…
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Kaspersky research has shown that hackers are now being recruited with dark web job ads offering huge salaries and benefits!
What?!
According to Kaspersky’s analysis of more than 200,000 employment ads posted on the dark…
Following anecdotal reports that some users can’t turn off the strict SafeSearch settings when searching using Bing, we look at what SafeSearch is, and how to control it.
What Is SafeSearch?
SafeSearch is a setting in Microsoft’s…
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$100 billion/£82.7bn is reported to have been wiped off the value shares in Google’s parent company Alphabet following a rather public error made by Bard, Google’s new answer to ChatGPT.
Bard
Originally called ‘Apprentice…
Researchers from the University of Sussex and Universal Quantum have announced that they have made a major breakthrough in quantum computing that could help solve the most complex real-world problems.
What Are Quantum Computers?
Quantum…
Hull-based company iHelios has developed a system of using temperature controlled, energy-efficient electric infrared ‘wallpaper’ to heat homes and businesses which may have the potential to replace traditional central heating systems.
Heating…
If you don't want to drain your Windows 11 laptop's battery while out and about, Firefox can show you how much power specific websites use up. Here's how it works:
In Firefox, go to the website you want to measure and click the three dots…
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The inevitable monthly subscription for ChatGPT is a step closer following the introduction of a trial ‘ChatGPT Plus’ service in the US priced at $20 (circa £16) per month.
Just The US For Now
OpenAI say that the new…
Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichia, has announced that Google will be launching its rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT called ‘Bard’ “in the coming weeks” following its final testing stage.
What Is Bard?
Referred to as ‘Apprentice…
Following news that hackers have stolen encrypted backups from the parent company of popular password manager LastPass, we look at what password managers are, plus the implications of the attack for businesses.
Password Challenges
We…
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In this insight, we look at what a virtual machine is, where to get one, what it can be used for, plus a few of the main pros and cons.
What Is A Virtual Computer?
A virtual machine/virtual computer is a software-based simulation…
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Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) say they have modified a conventional diesel engine to run (mostly) on hydrogen which could lead to CO2 emissions being cut by up to 85 per cent.
Engine Converted
The UNSW…
If you’d like a fast method of highlighting paragraphs of text (e.g. for copying and pasting) without having to click and drag your mouse to a specific point, here’s how to do it.
To quickly highlight a paragraph/several paragraphs of…
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Facebook, Instagram, and other social media sites may soon face lawsuits alleging that the way their algorithms work may be a factor in causing mental illness in some users.
A Defective Product?
In the US, a reported consolidation…
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With OpenAI’s ChatGPT making the headlines and quickly becoming a useful tool for many businesses, here we look at some of the more novel ways to use this innovative technology.
20 Ways
Here are 20 ways to use ChatGPT that you…
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OpenAI and Microsoft have announced that they are extending their partnership to work on more AI research and development.
What Is Open AI?
OpenAI is a San Franciso based research organisation/capped-profit company that develops…
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In this article, we look at how significant job cuts and other factors are evidence of a tech recession, what the causes are, plus what tech businesses can do to survive and move forward.
Tech Recession Evidence – Job Cuts
Much…
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a zero-energy condenser that can harvest drinking water from the humidity in the atmosphere 24/7.
Could Solve Shortage Challenges
In some parts of the world, fresh drinking water is scare.…
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If you’d like to avoid accidentally moving the cursor around while typing on your Windows 11 laptop, here’s how to disable the touchpad:
On the taskbar, right-click the Windows start button and select ‘Settings.’
Left-hand sidebar,…
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Blockchain data platform Chainanalysis has reported that cybercriminals have seen a 40 per cent fall in their earnings as more people have refused to pay the ransom following ransomware attacks.
More Strains With Shorter Lifespans
However,…
22 passengers experienced the UK’s first full-size autonomous bus for the first time as part of a testing process by Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator.
Trial Over The Forth Bridge
The ground-breaking…
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Here we look at the trend of ‘job boomeranging’, the reasons why the trend occurred, and why businesses may choose to re-hire boomerangers.
What Is It?
Job boomeranging refers to when an employee leaves a company and then returns…
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In this feature, we look at what is known as ‘Davos’ is, why it exists, plus how it can help the worlds of business and technology.
What Is It?
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an annual meeting held in Davos, a small ski…
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CumulusData has announced the completion of a key milestone in the construction of Phase 1 of its 475-megawatt zero-carbon “Susquehanna” data centre that’s directly connected to 2.5-gigawatt nuclear power stations.
First Phase…
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You can use a hyphen after a search term to exclude words that you don’t want Google to search for. For example, the search may be for a mustang horse rather than a mustang car. Here’s how it works:
In the Google search box type mustang…
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This second part of ‘Why Use Outsourced IT Support?’ focuses on what kind of questions to ask when looking for your ideal outsourced IT support company.
10 Important Questions
Here, we’ll focus on 10 important questions…
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Following a recent case where a remote worker was fined for ‘time theft’, we look at what it is, the legal and ethical aspects, and how it relates to employee monitoring software.
What Is Time Theft?
‘Time theft’…
A new AI feature for Nvidia’s Broadcast client will overlay your eyes with some deepfake ones which are always looking at the camera.
Eye Contact Feature
The ‘Eye Contact’ feature has been designed to make users/content…
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Consumer champion Which? says that high-end smart products may lose features and functionality, or become a hacking risk, after as little as two years because manufacturers may stop tech updates.
Stopping The Smart Updates Limits Lifespan
Which?…
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Scientists from Kyung Hee University in Seoul have developed a clear window film that can cool the inside of buildings, thereby reducing the energy consumption from air conditioning in hot cities.
Why?
Cooling buildings in hot…
If you need to research competitors (for example) and look at similar websites, or you need relevant search information about something but may not know the exact words to type in, here are two small Google tips that could be a big help:
Searching…
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In this feature, we look at some of the most prominent tech trends for 2023 and how businesses could benefit from them.
A Dozen Key Tech Trends
Here are as dozen key tech trends to watch this year.
1. Satellite mobile…
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Although figures show no bank robberies last year in Denmark, it appears online banking fraud and other forms of digital crime are now replacing the traditional ‘hold-up’.
Why No Bank Robberies?
It is believed that the recent…
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Looking at this question in two parts, here we’ll be firstly looking at the pros and cons of opting for outsourced IT support.
The Popularity Of Outsourced IT Support
A considerable number of businesses in the UK now use…
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Iridium, a satellite phone company, and Qualcomm, a chip manufacturer, are partnering to bring satellite connectivity to premium Android smartphones later in the year.
Connect To Satellites
The Partnership will mean that…
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Here we look at the new technologies which could lead to a more environmentally friendly and ‘cleaner’ shipping industry, plus we look briefly at promising clean tech innovations for air freight.
The Challenge
With 90…
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If you have a Google account, you can use Google Drive to open and edit a PDF. Here's how:
Right click on the PDF in Google Drive and select 'Open With > Google Docs'.
Edit the PDF.
To re-save it as a PDF, go to 'File' (top left),…
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In this article, we look at what ChatGPT is, what it can do, and what type of businesses could get the most out of it.
What Is ChatGPT?
Released by OpenAI in November 2022, ChatGPT is a free, text-based AI Chatbot that can answer…
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It’s been reported that global logistics firm DHL used “a good number” of leased robots to help it deal with high demand over the Christmas period.
What For … And Where?
The Wall Street Journal reported that…
Microsoft has retained the No.1 spot in Drucker Institute’s annual Management Top 250 ranking for the best-run companies in the U.S. for the third year in a row, while rankings for some other tech companies have slipped.
Top…
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US scientists have announced a major breakthrough in their efforts to create nuclear fusion energy after they were able to produce more energy from a fusion experiment than was put in, for the first time, ever.
What Is Nuclear Fusion?
Whereas…
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Google’s Image Search allows you upload an image (or paste in the URL) to identify what a product is and where it can be found on the Web. This could be very useful when searching for presents. Here’s how it works.
Go to Google and…
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As part of Project Gigabit, the UK government has announced a trial of Starlink satellite broadband in the Lake District as part of wider plans to connect highly remote areas.
What Is Starlink?
Starlink, operated by billionaire…
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Here, we look at more of the rapid changes at Twitter, what the reaction has been, how this has affected the platform, plus the wider implications.
All Change
The beginning of Twitter’s (current) saga was when the world’s richest…
The Government’s decision to amend the Online Safety Bill to allow ‘legal but harmful’ content has received a mixed reaction with criticism coming from The Samaritans.
What Is The Online Safety Bill?
The UK government’s Online…
With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launching India’s first pilot for a retail digital rupee (e₹-R/eINR/E-Rupee) this month, we look at what this means and what the benefits could be.
Why?
The pilot will help to decide…
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FlyZero’s and UK Aerospace Technology Institute’s (ATI) study has concluded that green liquid hydrogen powered aircraft could deliver the net-zero 2050 target for aviation.
Two Technologies
The 12-month study results suggests that…
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If you need to quickly find images on any subject which already have a transparent background, there’s a quick and easy way to do it with Google’s Image Search. Here’s how:
Go to Google and click on ‘Images’ (top right) for Image…
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The announcement by San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors to allow the city’s police to use robots that can deploy “deadly force” in the fight against crime has been met with concern.
What Killer Robots?
According to a…
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A report from Seagate has highlighted how the rising costs of storing and managing data is hitting businesses hard.
One-Third Of Company Budgets
The report highlights how up to a third of company IT budgets are being eaten up…
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In this insight, we look at what ‘quiet quitting’ is, what its causes are, together with what could be done to prevent it.
Quiet Quitting?
Quiet quitting is a term commonly associated with employment where it refers to how…
Following news of the collapse of FTX, we look at what it was plus the events leading up to its demise and the effects going forward.
FTX
FTX, until very recently, was a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange, founded…
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A report which shows huge sales of EVs in the US only resulted in only a 0.54 per cent fall in gasoline consumption in 2021 has led to disappointment and questions about the beneficial impact of EVs so far.
EV Sales
A recent Argonne…
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Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage system at Onedrive.com allows you to share files and folders with other members of your team, control who has permission to just view or to edit files and folders, and work together on them at the same time.…
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In this insight, we take a closer look at the new alternative positioning system to GPS that is accurate to within an incredible 10 centimetres.
Issues With Current GPS System
Society heavily relies on Global Navigation Satellite…
A Helsinki startup has developed a ‘Medicine-as-a-Service’ system where drugs can be 3D printed to exactly match the needs of the patient in terms of their size, physiology, species, plus any allergies.
CurifyLabs
According…
Following the UK government’s decision back in June 2020 to remove all Huawei Equipment From 5G Network Cores, the deadline has now been pushed back to December 2023.
Why Remove Huawei Equipment?
The decision to remove the equipment…
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Following a copyright lawsuit against an AI code generator and industry questions about who actually owns images made by AI text-to-image generators, we look at the legal issues (and others) surrounding generative AI.
The Issue
The…
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The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) in the US has unveiled the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based materials.
BioHome3D
The 600-square-foot prototype ‘BioHome3D’ has 3D-printed…
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If you’d like a quick way to share a page from any website, Google Chrome gives you the option to share a QR code for any page. Here’s how it works:
After making sure that your Google Chrome browser is updated to the latest version,…
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WhatsApp has given a progress update on new business-focused features that can embed the entire shopping experience directly into the WhatsApp chat.
Find A Business – Browse Businesses By Category
WhatsApp says that it is launching…
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Speaking in the House of Commons, UK chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt said that Brexit “freedoms” could be leveraged to “turn Britain into the world’s next Silicon Valley.”
How?
Mr Hunt highlighted…
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Following the roll-out of a range of new features for Google’s Maps, Search and shopping, we take a look at what they are and what benefits they could bring to users.
Two New Features For Shopping
It’s the ideal time of year…
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After a new report published which says that most business leaders plan to increase investment in sustainability initiatives to protect against disruption, we look at what this means.
Report
A recent Gartner report highlighted…
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A feasibility study is to be carried out into whether solar powered data centres could be put into orbit to reduce their carbon footprint.
Who And What?
The European Commission has chosen Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between…
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If you'd like to save time by making your most often used and/or favourite pages load automatically whenever you open Google Chrome, here's how:
In Chrome, click on the three dots top-right and select 'Settings'.In the left-hand menu select…
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Following announcements that Twitter under Musk will generate revenue by blue tick subscriptions, we look at what this means and at the blue tick chaos that followed the announcement.
What Is this ‘Blue Tick’ ?
Twitter’s…
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Meta has announced that it is laying off a masive 13 per cent of its workforce globally in re-structuring market uncertainty about the Metaverse vision.
Losses Lead To Layoffs
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the 11,000-employee…
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Amazon is reported to be testing the machine learning ‘Sparrow’ robot arm that could handle 65 percent of its 100+ million diverse parcels.
Challenge
Although Amazon already uses robot arms called ‘Robin’ and ‘Cardinal’…
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Zoom has announced that its new (beta) productivity tools, Zoom Mail and Calendar (clients and Services), combined with its existing features will mean that workers will have everything they need in one app.
Give Workers A ‘Toggle…
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With lab-grown, cultivated meat looking as though it could tackle environmental and animal welfare issues, we look at the Dutch origins of this new produce, its benefits, and how tech has played an important role in creating the product.
What…
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Microsoft Excel is still one of the world's most widely used data tools and a new feature (for desktop), 'Data from Picture', means that you can now import a picture of a data table and convert it into a usable one within Excel. Here’s how:
Save…
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Privacy campaign group Big Brother Watch has filed a complaint to the ICO that the face recognition search engine PimEyes may be unlawful, plus it could be enabling surveillance and stalking.
What Is PimEyes?
PimEyes is a search…
Meta’s WhatsApp has announced the global rollout of it ‘Communities’ feature along with in-chat polls, 32-person video calling, and groups with up to 1024 users.
Communities
The Communities feature, for iOS and Android,…
In this insight, we look at how you can use voice commands to carry out tasks in Windows, plus how speech recognition technology can be used for voice control of different systems and devices.
How Does Speech / Voice Recognition Work?
Voice…
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Here we look at what Matter 1.0 is, its advantages for the IoT and setting up a smart home (or office), and what its current limitations are.
What Is Matter?
Released just recently this October, Matter 1.0 is the new open standard…
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A prototype of an award-winning robotic fish design that filters water to trap microplastics has now been tested in lakes as well as the lab.
Gilbert Wins
Eleanor Mackintosh’s design for the glow-in-the-dark, water-filtering…
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It’s been reported that if you have Google’s Enhanced Spellcheck enabled, it could be sending everything you type to Google’s servers, including passwords. Here’s how to stop that from happening:
To check if you have enabled…
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Microsoft’s Social media platform LinkedIn has announced the introduction of new security features to help verify, identity, detect, and remove fake accounts, all aimed at boosting authenticity.
Problem With Fake Accounts
Back…
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A recent Uswitch.com study has concluded that 5G connectivity has been overhyped, with many users yet to experience any real improvements in mobile speed or reliability.
Overstated
The study found that:
One in six mobile…
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In this insight, we look at what a ‘Discord server’ is, how to set one up, and the pros and cons of Discord servers.
What Is It?
Launched in 2015, ‘Discord’ (https://discord.com/) is a (free to access) voice, video and…
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After finally buying Twitter, firing the CEO, dissolving the Board, plus naming himself sole director and “Chief Twit,” we look at what’s happening at Twitter and where it could be heading.
Twitter Takeover
Following many…
In what could be a huge step forward for environmental clean-ups, a team of researchers from the University of Washington has created a new technique for destroying so-called ‘forever chemicals’.
What Are Forever Chemicals?
‘Forever…
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If you’re looking for a free, online image editor with plenty of functionality, you may want to try Photopea.
With Photopea, you can edit photos, apply effects, filters, add text, and crop or resize pictures in your browser. It supports…
Following a BBC report which suggested that TikTok was making money from families in Syrian camps begging for donations on its platform, we take a closer look at what’s happened and what’s being done about it.
The Report
The…
(ISC)2’s 2022 Cybersecurity Workforce Study has highlighted how the workplace skills gap, particularly the gap in the number of cyber security professionals, has grown by 26.2 per cent in the last year.
All Time High – But Still…
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New research from Gartner suggests that companies may be planning to increase their IT spend to help them meet the challenges of a recession.
The Recession
Following the worst bout of inflation for 40 years and a shrinking economy,…
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Concordium Blockchain, COBRA, Aarhus University, the Alexandra Institute, and the IT University in Greenland have been given DKK 3.6 million (by DIREC) to research a blockchain-based online voting system for Greenland.
What Is Blockchain…
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The ‘Powerfoyle’ mini, screen printable solar cells produced by Swedish startup Exeger could be a breakthrough in providing a renewable, sustainable, potentially endless power source for all kinds of gadgets and devices.
What Is…
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If you've ever given your Gmail address for access to any third-party website, app, or game, there's a way check which apps you've given access to, clean up any apps you no longer use, and keep your account safe. Here's how:
Go to…
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Dr Brett Kagan, of Cortical Labs, claims not only to have grown the first 'sentient' lab-grown mini-brain in a dish, but also that it can play vintage 1970s video game’ Pong’… albeit badly.
What??
Believe it or not, as…
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After 30 years of Microsoft Office, a major re-branding will see it being re-named as Microsoft 365 as part of Microsoft’s expansion of its productivity suite.
What, Who, And How?
Microsoft has announced that starting in…
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After PayPal first announcing that it would fine customers for using its services to spread misinformation and then, following a backlash, saying this had been an error, we look at what happened and why.
Policy Update – Fines for…
In this article, we look at the features, pros and cons of the business-focused version of WhatsApp.
Launched in 2018
The business-focused Android version of ‘WhatsApp Business’ was launched in January 2018 in the UK, and…
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Glasgow arts venue SWG3’s innovative new heating and cooling system uses the captured body heat emitted from its visitors to provide a renewable energy source.
The BODYHEAT System
As part of its drive to become a net zero…
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If you regularly use Gmail, switching-on ‘Smart Compose’ in your Gmail settings can enable time-saving predictive writing suggestions to appear as you compose an email. Here’s how to switch it on:
In Gmail, top right, click on…
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A new AI-based 60-second retina scanning tool can predict a person’s risk of heart disease by looking at the veins and arteries in their eye.
Level Of Risk Revealed by Looking at Blood Vessels
The test findings of the new ‘Quartz’…
Following a provisional agreement in June, the European Parliament has voted in favour of a law to ensure that all devices have a single universal charger.
Why?
Back in June, the EU Parliament highlighted the following reasons why…
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In this article, we look at the many different ways we are being tracked online, plus which measures users can take to avoid being tracked.
Why Are We Being Tracked?
Internet tracking is used for a number of reasons, including:
Improving…
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In this insight, we look at what BEC campaigns are, their characteristics, together with what businesses can do to protect themselves from the threat of BEC campaigns.
What Is A BEC Campaign?
A business email compromise…
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The release of Firefox 104 in August gave users the ability to annotate PDFs, e.g., sign PDFs directly in the browser and save them. Here’s how:
Open a PDF in Firefox, i.e., drag it into the Firefox Window, or right click on the file…
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Gregory Micallef Associates Limited (GMA) announced this week that it has signed on as Champion for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022.
What Is Cyber Security Awareness Month?
Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each…
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A new set of European Commission rules, called the AI Liability Directive, could make it easier for people injured in AI accidents to sue.
Why?
The European Commission says that the new proposals, which could become the first-ever…
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Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk has introduced a prototype humanoid robot named Optimus to attendees and the cameras at Tesla’s recent AI Day 2022 event.
Useful Humanoid Robot
Mr Musk told the audience that the idea behind…
After a recent Medix report noted the widescale adoption of “low-code” by business, we look at what it is, the reasons for its growth, and the pros and cons of using it.
What Is Low Code?
Low code applications are those built…
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In this insight, we look at a dozen Microsoft products / apps that you may not know much about, but which could be helpful to your businesses.
1. MS Dynamics CRM. Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 a flexible, customisable pay as you…
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The development of a battery-free, wireless underwater camera by MIT engineers could help to build more accurate climate models and help scientists to better understand how climate change impacts the underwater world.
Challenges
A…
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The combined address bar and search box in Google Chrome has been improved to allow you to search your bookmarks, history and tabs, as well as the Web. Here’s how to do it:
To activate this new feature in Chrome 105 (released in September):
Type…
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With the news that as of 20 September 2022, the new Windows 11 update started its rollout in 190+ countries, we look at what it includes and how these elements could benefit your business.
The Focus
Microsoft says that the new…
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Following the announcement by the USB Promoter Group of the imminent arrival of the new USB4® Version 2.0 connectivity standard, we look at what is, and what advantages it offers.
What Is USB4 Version 2.0?
USB4® Version 2.0…
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UK communications regulator Ofcom has announced that it will soon be launching a market study under the Enterprise Act 2002 into competition in the UK’s cloud sector and its ‘hyperscalers’.
What Is The Enterprise Act 2002?
The…
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Following a move by the Iranian government to restrict access to Meta’s WhatsApp, the company has said in a tweet that it “will do anything” within its technical ability to keep its service up and running for Iranian users.
What…
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With the UK’s ban on fracking for shale gas in England that has been in place since 2019 now formally lifted, we look at the technology involved and how fracking fits in with the idea of sustainability.
What Is Fracking?
Fracking is…
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If you’re using Microsoft Word and you need to put a list in alphabetical order based on the second word in each list entry, e.g. by surname in a list of names, here’s how:
Highlight the text list.Click on the A-Z button in the top menu…
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Arguably no phrase has dominated the tech world the last 24 months more than the term “data breach.” From breaches that have impacted critical infrastructure like the Colonial Pipeline to hackers compromising healthcare records at UC San…
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A new study by 1Password has revealed that almost half of employees put their companies at risk by using risky online habits to avoid difficulties logging in and out of apps at work.
Taking Risks With Company Security
The study,…
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Google has been given the largest ever anti-trust fine of 4.125 billion euros from the EU, following an unsuccessful appeal.
What Was The Anti-Trust Issue?
The European Commission (EC) originally fined Google in 2018 for breaching…
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The most popular altcoin and second-largest cryptocurrency by volume, Ethereum, has switched to a new operating model which uses 99.95 per cent less energy!
The Merge
‘The Merge,’ which the change is being called, and which…
If you’d like to customise and personalise your Chrome browser, including changing the colour, the theme, and the avatar, here’s how:
Click on the three dots (top right) and click on ‘Settings.’Click on ‘You and Google.’Pick…
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Ahead of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, we look at the technology the monarch was known to use during her reign.
Embracing Technology?
Queen Elizabeth II very much embraced and enjoyed technology and the Queen’s reign of 70…
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In this insight, we take a look at some of the many options available for sharing files that self-destruct.
Why?
Many business IT users have occasions where they need to send sensitive information, e.g. passwords and other private work…
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With Google announcing that Android 13 gives businesses using Android Enterprise new ways to get more out of their devices, we take a look at what the more business focused OS offers.
Simplifying The Separation And Management of Personal…
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The Candela P-12 Shuttle electric ferry, recently unveiled and due to enter service in between Stockholm city and the Ekerö suburb next year, can dramatically cut journey times.
Faster Than Stockholm’s Cars and Subway?
The makers of…
If you’re working with lots of tabs open but want to be able to quickly locate essential web pages in your Google Chrome browser, try pinning important tabs to the left-hand side. Here’s how:
Right-click on the tab and select ‘Pin’.The…
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In this article, we compare the TikTok and YouTube platforms and take a look at some of the pros and cons of each.
Similarities
There are several important similarities between YouTube and TikTok. For example:
Both are…
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In this insight, we look at what Softaculous is, what features it offers, and how it can be used to help businesses.
What Is It?
Softaculous is a time and hassle-saving, open-source app, auto-script installer that enables the…
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Cruise company Royal Caribbean Group has announced that it will be using Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink satellite Internet for broadband connections aboard its ships.
What Is Starlink?
Starlink, operated by billionaire Elon…
The UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has proposed a new set of rules to tighten up network security against cyberattacks in broadband and mobile carriers.
Amongst The Strongest In The World
The…
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A study by the University of South Australia’s Future Industries Institute has revealed that with no plans in place for the recycling of end-of-life wind turbines has meant that they are causing a waste problem that looks set to get worse.
What’s…
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If you’d like a really fast way to sketch out your creative ideas on a digital canvas and quickly download or share the image, try Google Canvas. Here’s how it works:
Go to https://canvas.apps.chrome/.Choose a pen, pencil, crayon, eraser,…
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In this article, we look at how the risks to businesses posed by pirated software can far outweigh the benefits of using it, and how you can protect your business from the true costs of pirated software.
Benefits
On the surface,…
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Thames Water has said that it wants to work with data centres in its jurisdiction to enable them to use raw water rather than drinking quality water for cooling.
Switching To Raw Rather Than Drinking Quality Water
Just as the…
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With the world facing a considerable semiconductor microchip shortage, we take a look at the causes and effects of the shortage plus some potential solutions.
Why Is This Important?
Microchips are now included in virtually everything…
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Following an experiment by Bristol and Cambridge Universities, Google has announced that it plans to run adverts on YouTube, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook, educating users about how to spot disinformation and misinformation.
‘Pre-Bunking’…
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French company Alstom has announced a renewable energy world-first by operating a 100 percent hydrogen train which only emits steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise.
Replacing Diesel Trains
The train…
If you’d like to improve your productivity and focus on daily tasks, but in a way that works with your existing behaviour patterns, and doesn’t create ever-longer to-do lists, ‘My Day’ in Microsoft's ‘To Do’ cross-platform app may…
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In this article, we look at what ‘job phishing’ is, how it works, and how you can protect yourself from this type of fraud.
What Is Job Phishing?
Job phishing refers to recruitment/employment scams where fraudsters pose as…
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In this insight, we take a brief look at Calendy contrasted against Microsoft Bookings and highlight some of the pros and cons of each.
Calendy
Founded in 2013, Calendy is a SaaS meeting and event scheduling app for website, Chrome…
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Microsoft Excel’s new @mentions feature allows users to create, assign, and track tasks in a workbook, thereby making collaboration in Excel easier.
Added To Roadmap 2020
The @mentions feature, which was added to Excel for the…
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A Google data centre going offline in July due to a cooling related failure is just one of a slew of challenges posed by climate change that the big tech companies are facing.
Heatwave Knocks London Data Centre Offline
The heatwave…
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Researchers from US Carnegie Mellon University have concluded that quadcopter drones produce much less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional alternatives for last-mile delivery.
The Problem
The point of the research was to…
Here’s a simple tip using Notepad to check if your antivirus is working as it should:
Open Notepad.Type X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H* into notepad.Save the file as either e.g., test.exe or test.bat…
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In this insight, we look at what Microsoft Azure is, plus what it offers businesses.
Azure
Microsoft Azure (formerly Windows Azure) is Microsoft’s public cloud computing platform. Public cloud refers to cloud computing services…
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Advanced, an IT supplier to the NHS, has been hit by a ransomware attack that could take a month to recover from.
What Happened?
Birmingham-based ‘Advance’ provides digital services to the NHS such as patient check-in and…
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New privacy features being rolled out this month mean that WhatsApp users can now leave group chats silently.
Three New Privacy Features
WhatsApp has announced the introduction of three new privacy features: Leave Groups…
Communications regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation to make sure that telecoms providers are complying with rules to ensure that there is always uninterrupted access to 999 calls.
Investigation Into Compliance With General…
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Apple’s Vice President of the environment, Lisa Jackson, has announced that all iPhones will be powered by renewable energy by 2030.
Acquiring Renewable Energy From Wind Farms
The announcement was made in Australia while celebrating…
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With so many of us using WhatsApp for important business matters, it makes sense to backup chats either on Google Drive or iCloud Drive. Here’s how:
To make a Google Drive backup:
Open WhatsApp and Tap More options (the three dots).Select…
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While some people are busy asking whether we’re seeing the death of cryptocurrencies, a new report says 60 percent of us will be using digital wallets by 2026.
Digital Wallet Usage Driven By ‘Superapps’
A Juniper Research…
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With the Online Safety Bill threatening to undermine end-to-end encryption, we look at the strengths and weaknesses of this security trade-off.
Encryption
Encryption comes from the science of cryptography. In today’s digital…
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Google has made it easier to do quoted searches by adding snippets to search results to help users save time in locating a phrase in a web page.
Quoted Searches
Quoted Searches are searches where the search term is placed within…
In this insight, we take a look at what GitHub and GitLab are, and why they are important in the world of software development.
GitHub, from GitHub Inc., is a not-for-profit website and cloud-based hosting service for open-source development…
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In this article, we look at how super-strong Graphene can be used to make projects and products more environmentally friendly.
What is Graphene?
Graphene is a one-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional…
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If you need to instantly deliver important and time-sensitive information to contacts and groups in WhatsApp, you could use ‘voice messages.’ Here’s how to use this feature:
To send a voice message
Open an individual or group…
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Following Amazon suing the admins of more than 10,000 Facebook groups over an alleged co-ordinated fake reviews campaign, we look at how to spot fake reviews and dubious ratings on Amazon.
Why Use Fake Reviews?
On the site of…
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A 1976 Apple-1 prototype, believed to have been owned by Steve Jobs and hand-soldered by Steve Wozniak is being auctioned and is expected to fetch around $500,000.
At $400,000+ Already!
The prototype is essentially a broken circuit…
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A new Oxford University study involving 38,935 video-game players overs six weeks has concluded that there is little to no evidence for a causal connection between game play and well-being.
Why Do We Believe Spending Time Playing Video…
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Google has announced that due to the need for more time to evaluate alternatives, it is delaying (by nine months) its plans to rid Chrome of third-party tracking cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
A cookie is a piece of code (used for…
Researchers at the University of Colorado in Boulder have developed a net carbon neutral (or even carbon negative) method of producing Portland cement by substituting quarried limestone with limestone produced by microalgae.
The…
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One way to get more organised when using Google Chrome is to group open website tabs together with a click to keep related pages together in one workspace. Chrome’s ‘Group tabs’ lets your give the groups a label/name and colour. Here’s…
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With an ONS survey showing that from October to December 2019 and January to March 2022, homeworking in the UK more than doubled from 4.7 million to 9.9 million people, we take a closer look at the figures and what’s behind them.
COVID…
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With young people now unlikely to read newspapers or watch the TV news, and following the latest Ofcom report, we look at which channels people get their news from.
Decline of Printed Newspapers
Newspaper readership has been declining…
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Google has sacked senior software engineer Blake Lemoine, who made the news after saying that Google’s LaMDA chatbot’s responses to questions showed that it was a sentient being.
What Happened?
Back in June, Google engineer…
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For those who have so many apps open that they run out of space on the taskbar, Microsoft is adding an overflow button where the excess ones can be accessed.
Overflow – Button With Three Dots
For those who need it (i.e. those…
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Finnish engineers, Markku Ylönen and Tommi Eronen have made a giant battery which stores heat from green energy within sand that can be used as an all-year-round energy supply.
Sand Battery
The Finnish engineers’ company, Polar…
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Save both time and effort with this ever-so-easy way to copy web data into excel. Instead of copying and pasting chunks of data at a time, e.g. from a table on web page, simply copy the URL of the page you’d like to get the data from. Here’s…
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In this tech-insight, we look how extreme heat can affect IT hardware and what measures you can take to keep the equipment cool and prevent damage.
High Temperatures
Hot weather UK-style is not normally a problem. With an average…
BMW UK is now offering ConnectedDrive owners Front Seat Heating for a £15 per month or £150 per year subscription.
BMW ConnectedDrive Services
BMW ConnectedDrive Services use the smart / Internet connected element of the car…
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Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 have announced that their customers will be joining both Three and EE’s customers in having access to high-speed mobile connectivity on London’s Tube network, including within the tunnels.
Joined BAI
As…
In this article, we look at what eyestrain is, what causes it, and the many measures you can take to prevent it.
What Is Eyestrain?
Eyestrain is eye fatigue, caused by intensely focusing the eyes during a task, such as staring…
Nipping along the road on an EScooter sounds like a perfect way to get around which is touted as being easily-accessible, cheap and pollution-free. So, it should be a no-brainer, right? However, with some research now showing that rental Escooters…
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If you are reading a web page or blog in Google Chrome and come across a term you’d like to know about, Google has a built-in way to search for that term simply as a result of when you highlight the text with your mouse. Here’s how it works:
In…
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Following recent security concerns about Amazon’s plans to enable Alexa to mimic voices, we look at how easy it is to do, what the benefits are, and what risks it poses.
Alexa The Mimic
Recently, Amazon announced that it was…
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Following a recent Intellectual Property Office (IPO) consultation, it has been decided that AI will not be allowed to patent inventions.
What’s The Issue?
As highlighted by a legal battle dating back to 2018, some people believe…
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Rising electricity prices, energy-hungry crypto mining operations and falling cryptocurrency prices are thought to be behind a significant decrease in the amount of electricity being used for crypto mining.
What Is Crypto Mining?
Crypto…
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In this article, we take a brief look at the relative merits of Office 365 compared to Google Workspace and how Google’s recent introduction of features and greater integration have been aimed at challenging Microsoft 365’s dominant position.
Google…
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Tata Chemicals Europe has opened the UK’s largest industrial-scale carbon capture facility at its chemical plant in Cheshire to convert carbon dioxide into food and pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate.
Capturing 10% Of The Carbon…
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If you’re off on your holidays and days out to enjoy the warm weather, there’s an audible speed trap feature in Google Maps can help you monitor your speed and avoid a getting a ticket. Here’s how to use it:
In Google Maps, tap on…
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The new Privacy Auditing feature in Windows 11 allows users to see a list of which apps have accessed their microphone or camera recently, plus details of any other suspicious activity.
See Which Apps Have Accessed Your Microphone…
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Social media app Instagram has announced that it is testing new methods for age verification of users, including the use of a video selfie.
What Are The Issues?
This latest announcement by Meta’s (Facebook) Instagram is an extension…
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With identity theft and the resulting identity fraud becoming more widespread, we look at how to spot the signs that you may be a victim, the effects on victims, plus how to reduce the risk of having your identity stolen and used for fraud.
What…
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In this tech-insight, we look at what Wi-Fi 5 And 6 are including their differences plus the improvements that Wi-Fi 6 offers.
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 are the names of the most recent Wi-Fi standards. Wi-Fi standards…
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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a device that can desalinate water at least one thousand times faster than existing methods.
A Membrane Made From Tiny Fluorine-Based Nanoscopic Rings
Scientists…
If you’d like to get more at-a-glance organisation and track all items related to a project or task in your Microsoft Outlook calendar, colour-coding can help. Here’s how to add it:
From the main calendar view, right click on an appointment,…
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A government Bill has laid out a new UK data protection regime (which diverges from EU regulations) and which the government says will ease the burden of compliance on businesses.
Data Reform Bill
The government says that the…
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A Strengthened EU ‘Code of Practice on Disinformation’ will require big tech companies to take more action to ensure that purveyors of disinformation do not benefit from advertising revenues.
Broader Range Of Commitments
The…
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In this insight, we look at what ‘data gravity’ is, what challenges it creates, and some ways in which businesses can tackle data gravity challenges.
What Is Data Gravity?
Working with (larger) datasets means the need to collect,…
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Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser has been retired after 27 years and here we take a brief look back over its history and why it fell behind competitors before being succeeded by Microsoft Edge.
It Came From ‘Mosaic’
Microsoft…
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Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created renewable, sustainable ‘biocement’ made entirely from waste materials, making it a greener and more sustainable alternative to regular cement.
How?
The…
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If you want to add an extra layer of privacy to sending a photo or video in WhatsApp (e.g. a photo of a password), adding a “view once” designation before sending the message means that the photo or video will disappear as soon as the recipient…
The growing number of cyber-attacks since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine have led The Russian Foreign Ministry to warn that more western cyber-attacks on its infrastructure could lead to a direct military confrontation.
Housing…
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Following the recent news that the EU plans to introduce a single, universal charger for all devices, it has been reported that the UK has said that it is not currently considering copying the idea.
Just One Universal Charger Cable
A…
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In this insight, we take a look at Shopify, what it offers, and how it has grown to become a major e-commerce platform.
Where And Who?
The Canadian-based Shopify Inc. is a multinational e-commerce company founded in 2006 by Tobias…
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Following news of a Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure revealing a lack of public reprimands issued over GDPR breaches in the public sector, we take a closer look at the FOI, what it can be used for, and how it’s linked to the ICO.
What…
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A report by datacentre energy management company Schneider Electric has highlighted a sustainability action gap between the statements of intent and actions of IT companies.
The Research
The research for the report, carried…
If you have the Google Photos app, you can use ‘Google Lens’ to identify a picture and show search results about the objects featured in a photo, e.g. an animal, a plant, or a building you took a photo of on holiday. Here’s how it works:
Open…
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The new AI-based interview Warmup tool from Google uses questions from a series of industry experts to help users prepare for job interviews.
Tech Jobs And Skills Gap
Googe says that this news Interview Warmup tool was developed…
The new, free Firefox Translations browser extension translates websites in the browser without using the cloud, using machine learning.
Client-Side Translations
Firefox Translations provides automated translation of web content…
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In this tech-insight, we look at what a blockchain domain is, what it is used for, how to buy one, and what may bring them more into mainstream usage.
What Is Blockchain?
Blockchain is an incorruptible peer-to-peer network (a…
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The world’s first ‘exascale’ computer, called the ‘Frontier’ computing system (i.e. a supercomputer) from Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, has smashed the exascale computing speed barrier.
What Is The Exascale?
The…
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New York state lawmakers have passed a two-year ban on energy-hungry ‘proof-of-work’ crypto mining that uses carbon-based fossil fuel power plants.
Energy-Hungry Crypto-Mining
One of the big environmental challenges of cryptocurrency…
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If you're meeting up with someone, or you want a friend to know exactly where you are (which can be a useful safety feature) WhatsApp has a fast and easy way to share your location with someone at the tap of a button. Here's how to use it:
Tap…
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Google has announced that users of Google Drive can now use the familiar keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + C (or ⌘ + C on Mac), Ctrl + X and Ctrl + V to copy, cut and paste Google Drive files via the Chrome browser.
Timesaving And About…
With Macs getting a huge boost in popularity over the pandemic and a new report showing Mac shipments growing almost twice as fast as the PC market as a whole in 2021, we look at why more businesses are embracing Macs, and also what challenges…
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A recent ‘Mobile Phone Trends’ report has highlighted how the quality and reliability of mobile phone calls in the UK are improving. So, what’s helping to bring about this change and why is it so important now?
The Figures
Some…
Zoom has announced that its new apps, updates, and features will improve collaboration and creativity, thereby increasing engagement and interaction among attendees of hybrid-working meetings.
Collaborate Mode
Zoom says that…
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Rather than EV drivers waiting for 40 minutes to re-charge the car battery at a charging station, could the solution be stations where drivers can quickly swap their battery for a fully charged one?
Swap Battery Rather Than Wait To…
If you need to hold a group meeting, you’ll be pleased to know that WhatsApp allows users to make a group voice call for up to 32 participants for free! Here’s how:
Open the group chat you want to voice call.Tap ‘Voice call’ and…
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If you have a touchscreen PC, Windows 11 gives you the option to customise the touch keyboard with different colours and themes. Here’s how:
To enable the touch keyboard in the first place, right-click the taskbar and select ‘Taskbar…
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Following the launch of the new business-focused WhatsApp Cloud API, we take a look at where Facebook’s (i.e. Meta) popular secure chat app is heading.
Cloud API
Last week, Facebook’s WhatsApp announced that it was opening…
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With the next update, as part of Microsoft’s 365 roadmap, Outlook users will soon be able to ‘react’ to Outlook emails without sending or receiving incremental emails.
Like Emojis
The Microsoft ‘Reactions’ feature…
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The UK government’s MI5-run ‘Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure’ has launched a new app to help people spot approaches from foreign spies and organised criminals seeking sensitive information.
Really? How Big…
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In this insight, we look at the development, applications, and issues relating to new ‘smart eye’ wearables such as smart glasses and contact lenses.
Smart Contact Lenses
Smart contact lenses, such as those in development…
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With container ships being bigger greenhouse gas producers that aeroplanes, London-based company ‘Seabound’ has developed technology that reduces up to 95 per cent of CO2 emissions per ship.
The Problem
The shipping…
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Following last month’s announcement, Meta’s WhatsApp is rolling-out emojis and the ability to share files within WhatsApp up to 2GB in size.
Communities
The new features are being added as part of WhatsApp’s “vision…
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In this insight, we look what ereaders are, their strengths and weaknesses, and popular makes and models.
Ereaders
Ereaders / e-book readers / e-book devices are mobile electronic devices that look similar to tablets and are designed…
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With its volatile past and with a recent survey showing that almost one-third of small businesses in the US now accept them as payment, we look at who accepts CryptoCoins in payment for goods and services.
Cryptocurrencies
CryptoCoins…
ICANN, the US-based non-profit organisation responsible for overseeing the Internet’s Domain Name System (DNS) has turned down a request by Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister to revoke Russian domain names.
The Request
In…
A fast-growing Amsterdam-based start-up, The Great Bubble Barrier, has created a barrier (as the name suggests) that uses bubbles to stop plastic waste from entering waterways and to remove plastic from them.
Most Plastic Travels…
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If, like many people, you have a Gmail account that contains all manner of important personal and / or business emails, Gmail’s ‘Takeout’ feature provides a handy way to back them up. Here’s how to use it:
Log in to your Google…
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Apple, Google and Microsoft have announced that they are joining forces to support a common passwordless sign-in standard that will allow websites and apps to offer consistent, secure and easy sign-ins across devices and platforms.
The…
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The UK government has announced that it is giving statutory powers to the new Digital Markets Unit (DMU) regulator to enforce pro-competition rules and protect users from the “unfair practices” of big tech companies.
New Watchdog…
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In this article, we look at how there are several risks and challenges associated with sending email attachments, how businesses can track emails, and about a new product that could allow greater visibility and control of what happens to email…
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In this insight, we look at where Virtual Reality (VR) is now, plus what predictions there are for its future.
Potted History
Virtual Reality (VR) is a simulated and fully immersive experience that obscures the natural world,…
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With our devices using lithium-ion batteries and with Electronic Vehicles (EVs) currently dependent on lithium for their rechargeable batteries, we look at the environmental impact of lithium mining, and what the possible alternatives could…
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With so many of us depending on our smartphones for many aspects of our business and personal life, and with electricity prices rising, here are some ways to reduce battery consumption and save electricity:
Use Dark Mode (for OLED screens).Stick…
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In this article, we look at the legal issues around recording calls on your mobile, and the different methods for doing so.
Is It Legal To Record Phone Calls On Your Mobile?
In the UK, as an individual mobile phone user, generally…
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In this article, we look at the immediate challenges ahead for Twitter with Elon Musk now at the helm, plus we look at some of the likely ways that he could start adding more revenue.
What Happened?
Billionaire Elon Musk recently…
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Google has announced that it is changing its policies to allow more types of personally identifiable information removal requests.
Personal Information Showing Up In Google Search
Google acknowledges that personally identifiable…
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With many governments (including the UK Government) being targeted with Pegasus phone-spying software, there’s now news that Spain’s PM’s has also been hit.
What Is Pegasus?
Pegasus spyware is sold by Israeli-based NSO Group…
New research by British Gas (Centrica) has revealed that UK households could save an average of £147 per year on their electricity bills by switching off their ‘vampire electronics’.
What Are Vampire Devices?
So-called ‘vampire…
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If you need a really fast and simple way to remove the background from any photo, you may wish to try using ‘removebg’. Here’s how it works:
- Go to www.remove.bg.
- Click on ‘Upload An Image’ to upload the photo…
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The University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab has reported finding evidence that Pegasus spyware was being used to listen-in on UK government networks for 10 Downing Street and the Foreign and Commonwealth Offices (FCO) in 2020 and 2021.
Pegasus
Pegasus…
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In this tech insight, we look at what ‘toxic’ backlinks are, how to identify them, and how to remove them.
Backlinks
Backlinks (incoming links) are believed to be one of Google’s top three ranking factors. Trustworthy backlinks…
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In this article, we look at the possible causes of the recent large losses of Netflix subscribers, and what’s next for the global streaming giant.
200,000 Subscribers Lost
In its Q1 results, the world’s biggest global streaming…
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The UK Government’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that following changes to The Highway Code, users of automated vehicles will be allowed to watch TV on built-in screens.
Viewing Content On Built-In Screens
Following…
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Windows 11 ‘voice typing’ feature uses online speech recognition so that you can enter text on your PC simply by speaking. Here’s how to use it:
Firstly, make sure you’re connected to the Internet, have a working microphone, and…
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Researchers from the Stanford Internet Observatory have reported finding more than one thousand ‘virtual’ employees on the LinkedIn platform.
Faces Created By Artificial Intelligence
Virtual employees in this case are AI-generated…
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In this article, we look at the next phase of Elon Musk’s attempt to control Twitter – a so-called ‘hostile’ takeover.
The Next Stage In The Twitter / Musk Story – Hostile Takeover
Billionaire Elon Musk recently became…
In this tech-insight, we look at what Web 3.0 is, together with its main benefits plus some concerns about it.
What Is Web 3.0?
Web3 / web3 / Web 3.0 (a term coined in 2014 by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood) is the next phase…
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A survey by IT asset management platform Lansweeper has revealed that 55 per cent of devices are not capable of upgrading to Windows 11.
Survey
The survey, based on an estimated 30 million Windows devices from 60,000 organisations,…
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Being able to use gestures on the touch screen or touchpad of your Windows 11 device can help make work faster and easier. Here’s how to set them up:
Gestures that are supported by Windows 11 include tapping, scrolling, zooming, and three…
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As part of its roll-out of the collaborative working ‘Loop’ app, Microsoft has announced that included in its ‘365 Roadmap’, self-updating Loop elements can now be used in Outlook emails.
What Is Loop?
In November 2021, Microsoft…
In this insight, we look at some of the Microsoft Windows features that can be used to minimise distractions and help you to stay focused.
Minimise Interruptions, Stay Focused
Being able to stay focused during…
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Following SpaceX and Tesla boss Elon Musk becoming Twitter’s largest shareholder after recently acquiring a 9.2 per cent stake in the social media company, we look at the news, issues, and implications relating to this move.
9.2…
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Windows 11 has upgraded Snap Assist to Snap Layouts and Snap Groups. You can use these features to customise the sizes of apps on the desktop, and to snap other apps into your chosen layout. Here's how it works:
Hover the mouse over a window's…
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In this insight, we look at the history of fears about a possible link between mobile phone usage and cancer, then we look at the latest studies, conclusions, and expert opinions.
History
Claims that mobile phones could…
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A report by SEO software firm SEMrush has shown that so-called ‘Dumbphones’ are experiencing a revival, but why?
What Is A ‘Dumbphone’?
Dumbphones are mobile handsets that lack the advanced functionality characteristics…
In this article, we look at what the digital switchover is, why it’s needed, what the challenges are, and why it’s now been paused.
The Switch To ‘Digital Voice’
Back in April 2021, BT Openreach announced that starting…
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WhatsApp has announced that it will soon be introducing some new features to improve its voice messaging.
Voice Messaging
WhatsApp’s voice messaging, introduced back in 2013, saves typing and is a fast way and free way…
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The Edge Bar is a handy floating sidebar / mini (Bing) browser that comes with the latest version of Edge in Windows and makes searching and accessing email and other platforms faster and easier. Here’s how to enable and use it:
Open Edge…
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The UK’s national fraud reporting centre, Action Fraud, says that it has received 196 reports of scam emails claiming to be raising funds for victims of the war in Ukraine.
Facebook Post
In a Meta / Facebook post on…
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In this article, we look at the cyber-crime gang Lapsus$, how they operate and the details of some of their recent high-profile attacks.
Lapsus$ ?
Lapsus$ is reported to be a mostly teenage cyber-crime gang (hackers), mainly…
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The EU Parliament, Council negotiators and lawmakers have agreed new rules under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that will limit the market power of the big technology companies and open up the market for competitors.
What Is The Digital…
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In this insight, we look at how Stephen Wilhite invented the GIF file, and how his invention has endured while the Internet has undergone vast changes.
Who Was Stephen Wilhite?
Stephen Wilhite is regarded as one of the inventors…
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Freeing-up space and getting rid of junk files can help a PC perform faster and better. Here’s how to use the built-in Window ‘Disk Cleanup’ tool to find and delete those old junk files:
In the Start menu, search for Disk Cleanup,…
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Deepfake videos of both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky have appeared online this week, both with quite different messages.
What Are Deepfake Videos?
Deepfake videos are made…
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Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has warned that Russia-based Kaspersky’s anti-virus software could be used for spying or launching cyber-attacks.
Russian Companies Forced To Launch Cyber-Attacks?
The…
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With so many smart devices now all around us in homes and offices, we look here at ways to minimise the risk of having your privacy invaded.
The Internet of Things (IoT)
IoT devices are those devices that are now…
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A recent revision to the (draft) Online Safety Bill could mean that executives who don’t comply with the regulator’s information request could start facing penalties such as jail just two months after the bill becomes law.
The…
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A new feature to Chrome’s built-in password manager means that users will soon be able to store notes with their passwords. The feature, currently limited to Chrome’s latest Canary release, means that:
A “Notes” field will appear…
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A report by Security Company ‘Elevate’ has revealed that 3 per cent of users are responsible for 92 per cent of malware events for businesses, indicating that a small number of users create the most risk.
2016 to 2021
‘The…
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Proofpoint researchers have reported that, starting in early February, there has been a 500 per cent jump in mobile malware delivery attempts in Europe.
Trend
According to the researchers, this rise is in keeping with a trend…
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In this article, we look at what Wordle is, and how a change of ownership has led to some online criticism.
What Is Wordle?
Wordle is a free, web-based word game where players have six chances to guess a randomly selected five-letter…
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In this insight, we look at what scalping is and why some people are looking to introduce legislation to stop it.
Scalping
The term “scalping” refers to stockpiling popular products and reselling them at a higher price…
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If you've started using Windows 11 and, as a long-time Windows user, you'd prefer the Start button to still be on the left rather than centred, here's how to move it back:
Press the Windows Key + I to open the 'Settings' app. Select…
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In response to the invasion of Ukraine, Microsoft has suspended all new sales of Microsoft products and services in Russia.
Other Aspects Of Its Business Too
Microsoft has described how it has been “horrified, angered…
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Microsoft has announced that higher demand for cloud services resulting from home and hybrid working is the reason why it will delay its planned commercial price increases for Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft 365.
Two…
In this article, we look at what Starlink is and why it has been making the news in the last couple of weeks.
What Is Starlink?
Starlink, operated by billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX company uses a constellation of low orbit satellites…
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In this article, we take a brief look at what agile working is, plus how technology contributes to it.
Agile
Agile working refers to the idea of connecting processes, people, technology, time, and place to create a dynamic…
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If you’re finding that you’re keeping up with the news more lately, try using ‘Widgets’ to catch upon the news at a glance in Windows 11. Here’s how:
Sign into your Microsoft account.To show or hide the widgets board, select the…
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In this article we look at how cyber-attacks have been used by Russia against Ukraine, how this may spread to other countries, and what businesses can do to prepare.
Cyber Attacks – A Part of ‘Hybrid Warfare’
State-sponsored…
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A study by security firm ‘Proofpoint’ has revealed that 82 per cent of UK organisations whose systems were infected by ransomware in 2021 opted to pay the ransom.
Much Higher Than The Global Average
Despite cybersecurity and…
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With reports that Microsoft Edge is about to beat Safari to become the second most-popular browser, we take a brief look at what different browsers have to offer.
Google Chrome
The most popular browser with a 65.38 per…
If the Online Safety Bill is passed in its current form, it could mean that the main social networks will be forced to filter out any unverified accounts.
One Of Two New Duties Added To The Bill
Last Friday, the government published…
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If you need to use the “Remove everything” option to reset a Windows device, and don't want to leave any data behind (a known current issue), here's the latest workaround from Microsoft:
Sign out or unlink OneDrive before resetting the…
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In this article, we look at what the ‘quantum apocalypse’ is, and what businesses are doing to prepare for this threat.
What Is The Quantum Apocalypse?
The so-called ‘quantum apocalypse’ refers to the unspecified point…
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Insurer Aviva has highlighted how accidental damage caused by VR headset-wearing gamers caused a 31% jump in home contents claims in 2021.
Average of £650
Aviva reports that the average VR-related claim for accidental damage…
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In this insight, we look at how to best to avoid redacted text from being ‘unredacted’ by certain software tools, and we look at what researchers advise based on recent experiments.
The Problem
For businesses and organisations,…
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A sacked school IT Technician who took revenge by deleting data and sabotaging his old school’s network (and by wiping the computers of everyone who was logged in) has been jailed.
Revenge Hack
As reported on Leicestershire…
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Organising your open apps on the screen in a way that suits you can be a great help to productivity and can save time. Here’s how to choose the right snap layout in Windows 11:
Hover over a window's maximise button OR press Windows logo…
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Under the draft Online Safety Bill legislation, adult websites (i.e. pornographic) site operators will be legally required to verify the age of website visitors or face tough penalties.
Online Safety Bill
For those who run commercial…
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Following recent announcements of a toughening-up of the (draft) Online Safety Bill, we look at what the bill is, and what its implications are.
What Is The Online Safety Bill For?
The UK government’s Online Safety Bill is (draft) legislation…
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Microsoft recently announced that it will be blocking Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default as a way to stop the spread of malware. Since these macros are important automation tools for Microsoft Office apps, how is this going…
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The UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has announced funding of up to £23 million for AI and data conversion courses in England.
Help Underrepresented Groups To Join World-Leading Industry
The government…
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Windows 11 has Microsoft Teams as a pre-installed app that users can access from the Taskbar by clicking the ‘Chat’ icon. To connect with anyone, if they're on iOS, Android or Mac, here’s how:
Click on the Chat icon in Windows 11 Taskbar…
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In this article we look at 5G and what it offers businesses? 5G refers to the fifth generation of technological standards for broadband networks (hence its suitably apt name). Broadband networks - the last generation of which was known as 4G…
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