IT & Security News
Record €4 Billion Fine For Google Upheld
Google has been given the largest ever anti-trust fine of 4.125 billion euros from the EU, following an unsuccessful appeal. What Was The Anti-Trust Issue? The European Commission (EC) originally fined Google in 2018 for breaching its anti-trust laws by forcing Android phone-makers to install the Google search and web browser apps in order to…
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,…
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…
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 Android’s Work profile already helps keep company data accessible and secure, with personal profile data…
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 Queen’s Wikipedia page being updated just minutes after the first news reports of her death were made public. Twitter Account Monitored Update The “depths of Wikipedia” Twitter account reported that “the FIRST editor to update her death was Sydwhunte,…
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…
Digital Marketing : TikTok Vs 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: – Both are popular video-sharing social media platforms that encourage user-generated content. – Both platforms also cater for content…
UK Broadband And Mobile Carriers Face Tough New Security Rules
The UK government’s 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,…
Starlink At Sea : Boating Broadband Boost
Cruise company Royal Caribbean Group has announced that it will be using Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink satellite Internet for broadband connections aboard its ships. What Is Starlink? Starlink, operated by billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX company uses a constellation of low orbit satellites around the earth (launched by SpaceX rockets) to provide broadband internet. Starlink…
What Are The Reasons For The Chip Shortage?
With the world facing a considerable semiconductor microchip shortage, we take a look at the causes and effects of the shortage plus some potential solutions. Why Is This Important? Microchips are now included in virtually everything from watches to white goods and crucially in larger, high demand, big industry items such as cars. Many products…
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