Is hacking just about stealing data? NO

Think hacking is just about stealing your data? Think again. A hacker tried to poison the water system in a Florida town… this is scary

Slow PC? This might be why #SlowPC #frustration #windows10 https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/common-mistakes-slow-down-pc/

Did you know that Windows 10 has MANY keyboard shortcuts? Which ones do you use day to day? #KeyboardShortcuts #Windows10 #CtrlZ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/keyboard-shortcuts-in-windows-dcc61a57-8ff0-cffe-9796-cb9706c75eec

Which charger are you using to power your devices? Think it doesn’t matter? Turns out the charger you choose can have a big impact on

One business has had a great pandemic… Amazon. They always seem to be delivering stuff to our homes. Here’s how Amazon did it. Are you

Cyber-crime is costing the world economy £1 trillion per year. You need a plan to keep your business protected. And we’ve written a free guide

40% of UK businesses say they’re going to invest in AI technology this year. How could Artificial Intelligence help your business? #AIforBusiness #2021investments #UKbusiness https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-businesses-investing-in-artificial-intelligence-to-help-with-covid-19-recovery-120354556.html

Got an Apple HomePod mini smart speaker? A secret temperature and humidity sensor has been discovered inside #apple #HomePod #SecretSensors https://www.whathifi.com/news/apple-homepod-mini-appears-to-have-mysterious-hidden-sensor

Going for a run but can’t find your FitBit? Now you’ve no excuses. Find your Fitbit from your phone using something called Tile #fitbit #tile

Why should people with iPhones have all the fun? Hot new social media platform Clubhouse is finally coming to Android. Will you sign up? #clubhouse

Did you hear that Elon Musk put a mind-reading chip in a monkey… so it could play games? �� What will he do next?! If

This has been frustrating us about Teams – you can’t respond to specific messages so you lose context. Microsoft is about to fix that #microsoft

An announcement: Office 2021 will be arriving later this year #Microsoft365 #NewOffice #ShinyNewToy https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/18/22288959/microsoft-office-2021-windows-mac-features-release-date-price

Has your Windows 10 PC started to slow? Check out this guide on clearing the junk and getting back up to speed #microsoft #windows10 #NotScaredByASlowComputer

Chrome can be a real memory hog and slow down your computer. Here’s why #chrome #MemoryHog https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/chrome-using-much-ram-fix-right-now/

Speech-to-text apps are having a resurgence. Here are 10 ways you can use them to benefit your business #SpeechToText #productivity #business https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/10-ways-speech-apps-benefit-business

What do you do with old iPhone boxes? Throw them away or keep them? And if you keep them, what are you keeping them for?

Microsoft is the latest company to adopt hybrid working. Do you think a mix of office and WFH is the way forward now? #microsoft #FutureOfWork

Have you heard about LG’s rollable phone? The screen rolls out to increase its size. And it’s real! Should be released this year. Would you

How much would you pay for a pizza? Spare a thought for the guy who bought 2 pizzas with Bitcoin in 2010… today that’s worth

Stripe’s now the most valuable business in Silicon Valley history at $95 billion. Does your company take payments online through Stripe? #stripe #ecommerce #FinTech https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/stripe-just-became-silicon-valleys-most-valuable-business-ever

Life just got a little easier if you’re using Files by Google on Android. Now you can mark files as favourites to make them easier

Has an app ever changed your life? REALLY changed your life? Here are a few that definitely have the potential to help you make positive

We’ll need video calls to stay connected with our teams after the pandemic, according to this article. How do you reach out to your team

Here’s another phishing scam warning for you. Cyber criminals are sending out emails and texts that look like they’re from the DVLA, asking you to

Google is watching you sleep! The latest Google Nest Hub can track the quality of shut-eye you’re getting. Great idea… or will it give you

No surprise – Covid has sped up the shift to online shopping. Have you been shopping more online, or were you doing it anyway? Will

Elon Musk’s job title is now ‘Technoking of Tesla’. What would you change yours to if you had the chance? #Tesla #AllHailTheTechnoking #JobTitle https://news.sky.com/story/elon-musk-crowns-himself-technoking-of-tesla-in-official-filing-12246909

Have you heard of SmartDot stickers? They go on your phone to help protect you from its radiation. Now scientists are saying they don’t work.

Was your business a victim of the Microsoft Exchange hack? Here’s everything we know so far and how to plug any security holes #microsoft #CyberSecurity

Would you know when it’s more cost-effective to repair your PC or laptop, or when it’s time to bite the bullet and buy a new

Got a spare $2.5 million? You could own the first-ever tweet by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. Can you guess what it said? #twitter #BirdIsTheWord #nft

Making WhatsApp calls to friends tonight? Now you can do them from WhatsApp’s desktop app. Could WhatsApp replace the mighty Zoom? #WhatsApp #conferencing #voice https://www.makeuseof.com/make-voice-video-calls-whatsapp-desktop/

Google is the latest target for fake business reviews. Do you trust online reviews anymore? #google #fakereviews https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56321576

We’re all a little more careful what we touch these days. At the CES expo in January, loads of new tech that fights back against

If you’re charging your Windows laptop more than usual, use this nifty feature to see how healthy your battery is #windows10 #HiddenFeature #laptop https://www.theverge.com/22315955/windows-pc-battery-life-report-how-to-laptop

The dark web’s biggest illegal marketplace, DarkMarket, has been taken down. Cyber-crime is big business. Which is a big reason to improve your business’s cyber-

Oh dear. People find fake news on Facebook more entertaining than facts. Does your business use Facebook? How can you cut through the noise? #facebook

Here’s a great example of smishing (text message fraud) and exactly why you should beware. Cyber criminals are posing as the NHS, asking people to

Employee overload is real. Would you be able to spot the signs in yourself or colleagues? #WorkLifeBalance #stress #remoteworking #productivity https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/how-businesses-can-avoid-employee-overload

Samsung has finally created the robot we’ve all been waiting for – one that will pour you a glass of wine. We could do with

Twitter may soon let you ‘undo’ a Tweet. Have you ever tweeted something you’ve regretted? #twitter #typo #DontTweetAngry https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/05/tech/twitter-undo-send-timer-feature/index.html

This is why ransomware is so scary. Hackney council was hacked last year, and its data published on the dark web. That included sensitive data

Ever wondered what type of phone Bill Gates uses? Wonder no more: The tech titan’s phone of choice is an Android #android #BillGates #SorryApple https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/bill-gates-android-iphone-microsoft-clubhouse-b1809114.html

The future of communication is…voice! The good old voice note is making a comeback. What’s next – talking to people on phones??? #VoiceMessaging #communication https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/24/tech/voice-messaging-pandemic/index.html

Rumour alert: The next iPhone will have 1TB storage. Imagine how many photos you can fit on that! Here’s why you might need it #apple

Apple’s MacBook Air laptop used to have a handy magnetic charging cable. That made it hard to accidentally knock your laptop off the table. Rumours

Zoom did $2.6 billion last year. No surprise really. What’s been your go-to remote working tool? #zoom #RemoteWorking #profits https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/zoom-rounds-off-a-bumper-year-with-some-pretty-astounding-results

Google’s experiment to bring the internet to remote places via balloons, is over #ProjectLoon #InternetInTheSky https://www.ubergizmo.com/2021/01/project-loon-no-more/

Imagine searching for “the cake recipe I looked at last week”. The latest Edge browser from Microsoft can do just that #MicrosoftEdge #browser #GreatTool https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/microsoft-edge-is-making-it-easier-than-ever-to-find-the-webpage-youre-looking-for

You’ve probably heard a lot about AI over the past few years, but how much do you really know about it? This is a cool

You could soon have to pay for content from your favourite Twitter accounts. Would you pay or look elsewhere? #twitter #paywall #SuperFollow https://news.sky.com/story/twitter-to-let-users-charge-monthly-fee-for-exclusive-content-in-new-super-follows-feature-12229117

Do you know your phishing from your smishing or your vishing? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Luckily, we’ve created a new video to help

Google is making remote working easier. New features let you set your status and kill notifications when you’re focusing. Do you think WFH is here

We hear a LOT of moans about Wi-Fi. Especially since the switch to WFH. Here’s a great article on how to solve the most common

Did you know that promotional emails have tracking built in? Here’s how it works, and how to switch it off https://www.theverge.com/22288190/email-pixel-trackers-how-to-stop-images-automatic-download

Work and life stressing you out? Now there are apps that let you rant to complete strangers https://www.makeuseof.com/stress-busting-apps-to-rant-to-strangers-online/

Tesla made more money on Bitcoin than cars last year! Ever been tempted to take crypto payments in your business? https://fortune.com/2021/02/22/tesla-bitcoin-investment-tsla-stock-profits-cars-batteries/

What’s the biggest complaint about laptops? BATTERY LIFE. It’s expected the tech giants will be battling it out to claim the longest lasting battery this

A WhatsApp update – if you don’t accept their new terms, you’ll not be able to send or receive messages from mid-May onwards. What are

You know about leap years. But what about a leap second? Apparently the Earth is spinning faster than it has in 50 years, meaning a

People say Macs don’t get viruses. Yet 30,000 Macs have been infected with a mysterious malware. If you have a Mac, are you worried? https://uk.pcmag.com/macos/131862/silver-sparrow-malware-discovered-on-30k-infected-macs

While 2020 slowed us down, it did the opposite to technology. Here’s a great article with 7 predictions for technology this year. Do you have

Oh, video calls… a school board in the US has resigned after criticising parents… forgetting it was a public call. Strong language warning https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2021/2/21/22294457/oakley-school-board-resigns-zoom

We’ve all heard of Wall-E (you have, haven’t you?). But now there’s the more artistic Dall-E. It’s an AI system trained to generate images based

Microsoft is finally launching predictive text in Word. Will you find it useful? Or as annoying as Word’s paperclip Clippy, from back in the day?

WFH – do you feel lonely? Many people do, so a Virtual Reality workplace could be just what you need. Would you use this with

Spotify says its staff can work wherever they like from now on – including a different country. How would you feel if your team moved

A Bitcoin is now worth £36,000. Do you understand what it actually is? Could you ever imagine accepting crypto currency in your business? #bitcoin #CryptoCurrency

If you have an Android phone and you’ve been using the ShareIT app to transfer files, you might want to switch. Big security flaws… #android

Our phones look beautiful, but scratch and smash too easily. A new generation of rugged phones is on the horizon. Would you upgrade to one

Got an iPad? There’s now a Microsoft Office app with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint all in one place. Will you use that, or stick to

Internet speeds have been a hot topic of WFH. But are you in one of the fastest or slowest areas for internet speeds? Here’s a

Have you heard of stalkerware? This is where hackers watch you on your own devices. Chilling. And it went up by 1,000% last year #stalkerware

What would you do if your phone was damaged? Get it repaired, or just buy a new one? A shocking 6 in 10 of us

Do you use a screenshot app called Lightshot? Bad news: Your screenshots can be seen by anyone… #lightshot #PublicScreenshots https://www.wired.co.uk/article/lightshot-chrome-screenshot-app

Is your computer slower than you’d like it to be? We’ve made a short video to show you how to speed it up. Watch it

Some people upgrading their MacBook to the latest macOS called “Big Sur” lost data. The bugs have been fixed now. Did you have problems updating?

Do you worry about privacy on your Android phone? Here are some great ways to make it more secure #AndroidPrivacy #TopTips #ThankUsLater https://www.wired.co.uk/article/android-phone-privacy-apps

If you’ve any Bitcoin lying around then Elon Musk has made you a bit richer. He’s invested $1.5 billion in the cryptocurrency #bitcoin #ElonMusk #RememberThePassword

Bad back today? Guilty of slouching at your desk all week? There’s a new device which will vibrate to remind you to sit up straight.

Would you want to be the person that follows Jeff Bezos? Amazon’s founder is stepping down as CEO. Do you have a succession plan for

If you’ve ever done this accidentally in Windows 10, you’ll be pleased to know it’s being removed. Has it ever caught you out? #windows10 #ShakeToMinimise

Do you like dark mode in Word? It’s getting even darker… #microsoft #word #EasyOnTheEyes https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/9/22274181/microsoft-word-dark-mode-canvas-update-beta

Ever wished you could share in-app purchases with your family? Apple’s finally allowing that, when you enable ‘share new subscriptions’. What’s the first thing you’d

Uh-oh. If you’ve downloaded this barcode scanner onto your Android phone, you might be infected with malware. Up to 10 million phones are affected #android

Have you ever wondered who’s the woman behind the voice of Alexa? Truth is… there’s no human involved #alexa #NoHumanInvolved #ButYouSoundSoReal https://www.makeuseof.com/who-is-the-voice-of-alexa/

This update to Windows 10 is only NINE MONTHS late! It was originally scheduled for May last year. Here’s what’s inside #microsoft #windows10 #EnoughTimeToHaveABaby https://www.muo.com/windows-10-may-2020-update-finally-out/

We talk about passwords a lot, we know. We really love this article on the top passwords of last year. If any of yours are

Have you ever had a Zoom meeting go so badly, that it made international news? Step forward, Handforth Parish Council #zoom #meetings #NoAuthorityJackieWeaver https://mashable.com/article/handforth-parish-council-viral-clip/

Do you have a Samsung Galaxy Gear, Gear 2, or Gear S? Then you might want to hold off upgrading your phone this year. Samsung’s

Clubhouse is the latest buzzy social media platform. Elon Musk has just debuted. Any FOMO? Have you got your invite yet? #ClubHouse #ElonMusk #socialnetworking https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/1/22261435/elon-musk-clubhouse-podcasts-robinhood

We’re well into February and you’re STILL keeping up your 2021 fitness routine? We’re impressed. Apple Fitness Plus will now let you throw your workout

Got an iPhone and a Windows PC? Good news! There’s finally a Chrome extension for your iCloud passwords. Will this make your life easier? #chrome

Zoom was the big winner for video calls last year. But could Facebook’s Messenger be a video call option for your business this year? #VideoCalls

More shots fired in the Apple vs Facebook fight. Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about the importance of data privacy. Do you think Facebook knows

How often would you say you check your phone each hour? It’s second nature to have a glance when you get a notification. But studies

Cyber criminals are targeting people working from home every day. Are you on top of remote working cyber security for your staff? #RemoteWorking #CyberSecurity https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55824139

If you want to go greener this year, consider how you stream video on your phone. 4K video increases your carbon emissions. So reduce your

Face masks + Apple’s facial recognition aren’t a good combination. Now there’s a fix. But you’ll need an Apple Watch #apple #FacialRecognition #WearAMask https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/1/22260639/apple-watch-iphone-unlocked-ios-14-5-app-tracking