IT & Security News
Quantum Computing Breakthrough
Researchers from the University of Sussex and Universal Quantum have announced that they have made a major breakthrough in quantum computing that could help solve the most complex real-world problems. What Are Quantum Computers? Quantum computers can carry out complex calculations at high speed. Whereas traditional computers store data in binary ‘bits’ (ones and zeros)…
Lumpy Mail
It’s said that curiosity killed the cat. Maybe so. However, curiosity also led to the discovery of everything of note from penicillin to the tech you’re using to read this right now. Within the realm of modern psychology, curiosity has been theorised, written about and experimented upon since William James’s work in the 1890’s to…
The 3 Line Email
Sometimes the simple, easiest things are the best. This can be the case with the “3 line email”. Multiple times I’ve had success with this method and anecdotally, I’ve heard some great success stories too. What’s It About? Very often, as business owners, we can have prospects that have been languishing in our CRM, in…
Some Thoughts About Virtual Machines In The Cloud
In this insight, we look at what a virtual machine is, where to get one, what it can be used for, plus a few of the main pros and cons. What Is A Virtual Computer? A virtual machine/virtual computer is a software-based simulation of a computer system, generally created and run on cloud-based infrastructure, and…
What’s All the Fuss About LastPass?
Following news that hackers have stolen encrypted backups from the parent company of popular password manager LastPass, we look at what password managers are, plus the implications of the attack for businesses. Password Challenges We are all used to using passwords but without extra measures (e.g. 2FA) they are now recognised as having security limitations…
Google Launching ChatGTP Rival ‘Bard’
Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichia, has announced that Google will be launching its rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT called ‘Bard’ “in the coming weeks” following its final testing stage. What Is Bard? Referred to as ‘Apprentice Bard’ during its development stages, Bard is Google’s conversational AI service which uses Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA), Google’s family of conversational…
ChatGPT £16 Monthly Subscription Trial Begins
The inevitable monthly subscription for ChatGPT is a step closer following the introduction of a trial ‘ChatGPT Plus’ service in the US priced at $20 (circa £16) per month. Just The US For Now OpenAI say that the new ChatGPT Plus service is just available to customers in the United States but will be made…
Compounding Growth
Albert Einstein famously suggested that the power of compounding was the eighth wonder of the world. He then proposed that those who understand it, earn it and those who don’t, will pay it. In terms of monetary investments, clearly compounding is key. Having an investment that grows over time provides security towards retirement. It’s crucial…
Novel Ways To Use ChatGPT
With OpenAI’s ChatGPT making the headlines and quickly becoming a useful tool for many businesses, here we look at some of the more novel ways to use this innovative technology. 20 Ways Here are 20 ways to use ChatGPT that you may not have heard about: Writing in the style of a known person or…
Tech Recession?
In this article, we look at how significant job cuts and other factors are evidence of a tech recession, what the causes are, plus what tech businesses can do to survive and move forward. Tech Recession Evidence – Job Cuts Much of the evidence of a tech recession has come in the form of tech…
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