Archive for September 2022
Tech Tip â Customise Google Chrome
If youâd like to customise and personalise your Chrome browser, including changing the colour, the theme, and the avatar, hereâs how: – Click on the three dots (top right) and click on âSettings.â – Click on âYou and Google.â – Pick a theme colour and pick an avatar. – To add a theme, click on…
Read MoreFeatured Article : The Queen and iPad
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8th, we take a look at the technology the 96-year-old monarch was known to use during her reign. Did Queen Elizabeth Embrace or Avoid Tech? Queen Elizabeth II very much embraced and enjoyed technology, particularly what we would recognise as the most up-to-date tech for communication…
Read MoreTech News : Wikipedia : Queen’s Status Updated In Just 2 Minutes
The speed at which the deaths of famous people are updated on Wikipedia was highlighted by the Queenâs Wikipedia page being updated just minutes after the first news reports of her death were made public. Twitter Account Monitored Update The âdepths of Wikipediaâ Twitter account reported that âthe FIRST editor to update her death was Sydwhunte,…
Read MoreTech Insight : Sharing Files That Self-Destruct
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 data and files but would feel uneasy about simply sending it via the normal email system,…
Read MoreTech News : Android 13 : More For Work, But Still Enough For Play
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 and Work Profiles Androidâs Work profile already helps keep company data accessible and secure, with personal profile data…
Read MoreSecurity Stop-Press : Halford’s Spam Shame
A fine was imposed on Halfords by the UK’s privacy regulator after numerous complaints were raised about a marketing email encouraging people to redeem a ÂŁ50 voucher. Even though Halfords maintained that the ÂŁ50 government-backed voucher represented a legitimate interest, the ICO said it was a marketing email which they would derive income from, which…
Read MoreFeatured Article : Digital Marketing : TikTok Or YouTube?
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: â Both are popular video-sharing social media platforms that encourage user-generated content. â Both platforms also cater for content from…
Read MoreTech Insight : Softaculous : What Is It And Why Is It Used?
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 user to install any app in a couple of clicks, and to install and configure many different…
Read MoreTech News : Starlink At Sea : Boating Broadband Boost
Cruise company Royal Caribbean Group has announced that it will be using Elon Muskâs SpaceX and Starlink satellite Internet for broadband connections aboard its ships. What Is Starlink? Starlink, operated by billionaire Elon Muskâs SpaceX company uses a constellation of low orbit satellites around the earth (launched by SpaceX rockets) to provide broadband internet. Starlink…
Read MoreTech News : UK Broadband And Mobile Carriers Face Tough New Security Rules
The UK governmentâs 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 government says that the new regulations and code of practice, developed with the National Cyber Security Centre and Ofcom,…
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