Archive for July 2021
Tech Insight : Why Is Printer Ink So Expensive?
After a recent âWhich?â survey found that some branded printer ink costs more than some champagnes, we take a look at the reasons why printer ink is so expensive. The Recent âWhich?â Survey The survey by consumer watchdog Which? asked more than 10,000 inkjet printer owners about their ink shopping experiences regarding both original-branded and…
Read MoreFeatured Article : New 365 âCloud PCâ From Microsoft
Microsoft has announced its new hybrid Windows 365 cloud service where the operating system is stored in Microsoftâs Cloud and which securely streams each userâs apps, data, and settings to personal or corporate devices, acting as a full Windows desktop PC in the cloud. New Era of Hybrid Personal Computer Microsoft is calling the new subscription…
Read MoreTech-Insight : What Is 2FA?
Two-Factor-Authentication (2FA) refers to another piece of information that users are required to provide (in addition to username and password login details) to access a website/platform/account. Requiring another piece of information protects against others accessing the account if they simply know the username and password. Reasons The reasons for 2FA include: â A huge increase…
Read MoreTech News : New Lease of Life For Microsoft Paperclip ‘Clippy’
Following a vote of likes via Twitter and Instagram, Microsoft says it will be bringing back âClippyâ the paperclip virtual assistant, but in as new, friendly-looking Emoji. Clippy From 1997 and until the mid-2000s, Microsoft Office users were used to seeing a paperclip symbol popping up on the screen to give help and advice about…
Read MoreTech News : WhatsApp Without A Smartphone
Facebookâs WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow users to send messages without using just their smartphone. Tied To A Phone WhatsApp is currently linked to just a userâs phone, and to use the Web/desktop version, the user must select âLinked Deviceâ (formerly âWhatsApp Webâ) mode to scan an on-screen QR code. Multi…
Read MoreTech Tip â Help Improve Your Productivity With Microsoftâs MyAnalytics
If youâd like to get data-driven insights into your work habits to improve your productivity, you could try Microsoft 365 MyAnalytics platform. Hereâs how: – Sign into your Microsoft 365 account. – Select MyAnalytics from the app drawer or click on the 9-dot square menu (top left) and select the âAll Appsâ link and click…
Read MoreFeatured Article : What Does “Right-To-Repair” Actually Mean?
In this article, we look at the right-to-repair movement, where it comes from, and how itâs progressing. The Right-To-Repair The âright-to-repairâ is a movement that seeks to have rules/legislation passed that forces manufacturers (e.g. of appliances, electrical products, white goods and more) to make parts (and information) available to end customers, not just approved/authorised repairers,…
Read MoreTech Insight : Open Plan Offices Create Stress From Noise
Recent research by TheNextWeb.com has confirmed long suspected views that open-plan office designs can reduce psychological well-being, affect moods, and create stress. This Study The most recent study, published online by Cambridge University Press, is based on an experiment which compared the difference between the effects of office noise on those in a larger open-plan…
Read MoreTech News : Trump Sues Social Media Platforms Channels For Censoring Him
Only 6 months after the storming of the United States Capitol in Washington and having his social media accounts suspended, former US resident Trump is suing Google, Twitter and Facebook, and their respective CEOs for allegedly censoring him. Twitter Account Permanently Suspended Trumpâs presidency was characterised by his choice to constantly use Twitter as a…
Read MoreTech News : Google Facing Anti-Trust App Store Lawsuit
Google is facing an antitrust lawsuit by 37 US states over allegations relating to how Google may be abusing its position of power in relation to Android app distribution and competition. The Lawsuit The lawsuit makes allegations in three main areas which are broadly that Google: Unlawfully maintains its monopoly in the market for Android app…
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