Archive for June 2024

In this article, we look at why, as reliance on cloud services like Microsoft 365 grows, ensuring robust data backup has become a critical component of business security and continuity, then we look at some best practices for your 365 backups. The Misconception – Microsoft 365 Backup Myths  Many businesses are surprised to learn that…

In this next summer security article, and with the summer holiday season upon us, we take a look at the various aspects of protecting your business when your staff are on holiday, offering practical advice and solutions to help you stay secure and efficient while staff are physically away. Why Worry?  Holidays are essential for…

Following Apple’s 5-day Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC24) last week at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, we take a look at the many new products announced and their key features. Showcasing New Products  At Apple’s WWDC24 from June 10 to June 14, Apple showcased a variety of updates and advancements across its software platforms, including iOS, iPadOS,…

Following Apple’s recent announcement that it is partnering with OpenAI for its new AI system (which will see ChatGPT on Apple’s new phones), Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices from his businesses. Apple And OpenAI  Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, announced at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference that, as part of its new personalised…

A recent ransomware cyber-attack on a provider of lab services to the NHS led to so much disruption in several major hospitals that an urgent appeal for donations of O-type blood was issued. What Happened?  On Monday 3 June, Synnovis, a provider of lab services, was the victim of a ransomware cyber-attack. The attack on…

Consumer association Which? has warned that scammers are posing as airline customer service representatives on social media to steal sensitive data. Which? says that scammers are crawling social media (often using bots) to find customers contacting airlines, and then contacting them or infiltrating their existing conversations with an airline via fake ‘X’ (Twitter) accounts. Which?…

With the world facing challenges like tackling overfishing while trying to support those in local communities who rely on fishing for a living, a South Africa-based company has developed apps to address both issues and more. What Are The Issues?  Today’s ocean and coastal communities are now threatened by rising temperatures, overfishing and biodiversity loss.…

This video-update explains how to change your Facebook (Meta) name and user name, which is less obvious than it sounds … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-June-How-to-change-your-FB-name-and-user-name.mp4

Following a recent AWS survey showing that data-driven SMBs who also adopt AI more quickly and make better use of it are financially outperforming their peers, we look at ways your business could do the same. The Key Findings Of The Report  A recent study by S&P Market Intelligence, commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS),…

In this insight, we look at what’s good about Google Maps, what may be less ideal about it, plus we provide 10 examples of alternative mapping and navigation apps. What’s Good About Google Maps?  Before we look at potential reasons for trying alternatives, it’s worth acknowledging why Google Maps (with 1.8 billion monthly active users…