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Tech News : Slow Websites Costing UK Businesses £££

By Paul Stradling / December 4, 2024 /

A recent study by US-based hosting provider Liquid Web has revealed that slow website performance is costing businesses thousands of pounds per year in revenue and draining resources at an alarming rate. Slow Websites Costing UK Businesses  The study, which was based on a survey of 206 business owners from industries ranging from ecommerce to…

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Tech News : Social Media Health Findings

By Paul Stradling / December 4, 2024 /

A new study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has found that it’s how young people use social media, not how long they use it, that matters most in relation to their mental health. Challenging Common Beliefs About Social Media Use The groundbreaking study, led by psychology professor Dr. Amori Mikami, has challenged widespread…

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An Apple Byte : Apple Warns Against Force-Closing iPhone Apps

By Paul Stradling / December 4, 2024 /

It’s been reported that Apple has advised on its discussion forum that force-closing apps on an iPhone can negatively impact device performance and battery life. Contrary to the common belief that swiping apps closed conserves battery, Apple has clarified that recently used apps are not actively running but are in a “standby mode”. Because they are…

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Security Stop Press : Microsoft Disrupts 240 Phishing Sites Amid Surge in AiTM Attacks

By Paul Stradling / December 4, 2024 /

Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has reported dismantling 240 fraudulent websites linked to an Egypt-based cybercrime group, thereby disrupting a key operation within the expanding “Phishing-as-a-Service” (PhaaS) industry. Central to the threat is the rapid rise of “Adversary-in-The-Middle” (AiTM) phishing attacks, which allow attackers to intercept and manipulate communications, bypassing multifactor authentication (MFA) protections. Microsoft’s…

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Sustainability-in-Tech : Revolutionary Material Absorbs Over 99% Of Light

By Paul Stradling / December 4, 2024 /

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have developed a composite material capable of absorbing more than 99 per cent of electromagnetic waves across multiple frequencies. Could Transform Many Industries In an era where technology and sustainability must progress hand-in-hand, the ground-breaking ultra-thin, flexible film could transform industries ranging from energy and telecommunications…

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Video Update : Back Up Your Facebook & Instagram Data

By Paul Stradling / December 4, 2024 /

Once again, we continue in the theme of backing up your social-media accounts. Last week it was LinkedIn and this time it’s Facebook and Instagram. Not only is it important, it’s free. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first] https://mklink-videos.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/2024-Dec-How-To-Download-Fb-Or-Insta-Data.mp4

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Featured Article : DOJ Calls for Google to Sell Chrome

By Paul Stradling / November 27, 2024 /

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed that Google divest its Chrome browser as part of efforts to break up the company’s alleged illegal monopoly in online search. The Path to DOJ’s Recommendation The DOJ’s recommendation follows a series of legal challenges aimed at curbing Google’s market dominance. For example, back in October 2020, the…

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Tech Insight : What Is ‘Bluesky’ ?

By Paul Stradling / November 27, 2024 /

With the Bluesky social media platform becoming the most downloaded app on both the US and UK Apple Stores as users switch from X following the US election, we take a closer look at what Bluesky is and what it offers users. What is Bluesky, and Who Owns It? Bluesky is a social media platform…

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Tech News : Google’s ‘Shielded Email’ Privacy Feature

By Paul Stradling / November 27, 2024 /

It’s been reported that Google is developing ‘Shielded Email’, a feature that creates temporary email aliases to protect users’ primary addresses from spam and misuse by third-party apps and services. What Is Shielded Email? Shielded Email, the feature reportedly being developed by Google, will allow users to create temporary email aliases to protect their primary…

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Tech News : World’s First AI Deepfake-Detecting Browser

By Paul Stradling / November 27, 2024 /

London-based cybersecurity innovator Surf Security has launched a beta version of its pioneering deepfake detection tool, integrated into its Enterprise Zero-Trust Browser®. Deepwater Dubbed the ‘Surf Deepwater’, this tool promises real-time, highly accurate detection of AI-generated deepfakes, potentially revolutionising how organisations can combat this rapidly growing threat. 98 Per Cent Accurate in Under 2 Seconds…

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