Microsoft and Google focus on remote working tech
With millions of people around the UK still working remotely as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and many businesses choosing to keep some form of remote work in the longer-term, tech firms are ramping up their focus on productivity tools to help keep businesses...
University closes skills gap with cloud computing masters
The University of Lincoln has partnered with Microsoft to offer a new cloud computing course, in a bid to close a skills gap currently impacting the UK market. Part of a Shared Goals Agreement between the two parties, the MSc in Cloud Computing (a first in the UK)...
AI cannot be named as an inventor… yet
The UK’s Court of Appeal has ruled that AI cannot be the inventor of patents, as ownership must fall to a human. The landmark case came after US inventor Dr Stephen Thaler lodged two patent applications naming his AI system – called Dabus – as the inventor. He claimed...
EU to force smartphone charger standardisation
All smartphones sold in the European Union could soon come with a standardised USB-C charger, in a bid to reduce e-waste. To combat the 11,000 tonnes of waste generated every year by charging cables alone, the EU has pledged to force all tech manufacturers operating...
Tips for organising your Outlook Inbox
Do you struggle to organise your Outlook Inbox? You’ve probably seen flags and colour categories whilst sorting through emails, but have you ever tried using these features to keep on top of your messages? Try taking 10 minutes to read through this handy guide and...
Navigate teams in a flash with these handy shortcuts
If you’re one of the 250 million monthly users of Teams, you’ll be aware of its many options for meetings, chats and file sharing. However, what you may not be aware of is the sheer number of shortcuts available to you from within the Command Box or through keyboard...
Get your business secure online with Cyber Essentials
A new government-backed scheme has been launched to help businesses keep their data safe from hackers and demonstrate a commitment to cybersecurity. Cyber Essentials offers two levels of certification, so businesses can learn all about the most common attacks and ways...
Hacker steals $600 billion in cryptocurrency “for fun”
A hacker thought to be behind one of the largest cryptocurrency heists ever recorded has gone on record to explain why they did it – saying simply it was for fun. Some $600 million was stolen from Poly Network – an American decentralised finance (DeFi) platform...
Influencers selling fraud on social networks
Social media platforms like Instagram have long been viewed as places where influencers can flaunt their lifestyles – purchased with deals from sponsors and suppliers. However, these influencers have lately been joined by a new group, brazenly showing off the results...
Landline cables to be cut by 2025
The copper wires that connect landlines across the country are to be replaced, with an internet alternative taking over within the next four years. PTSN (the Public Switched Telephone Network) has, in one guise or another, been used for landline telephony for...