Your iPhone is giving you away, ALL the time, thanks to the advertising identifier. Here’s what you can do about it #YoureBeingTracked #CheckYourSettings #ALittlePrivacyPlease https://mashable.com/article/apple-iphone-privacy-setting-advertising-identifier/

This is good – soon you’ll be able to join a Teams meeting with just one click from your calendar #teams #outlook #OneClickMagic https://www.techradar.com/news/this-new-microsoft-teams-tool-should-mean-you-never-miss-a-meeting-again

Terrible news… the �� emoji isn’t cool any more #ButILikeIt #WhatAreWeGoingToUseInstead https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/14/tech/crying-laughing-emoji-gen-z/index.html

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 stuff #KillerHackers #MoreThanData #WhatsTheWorstYouveHeard https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55989843

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 battery health #BatteryHealth #AnyoneGotACharger #ButNotThatOne

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 a fan? #Amazon #FromBookstoreToBillions #RiseToSuccess

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 to help get you started

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 #HealthyLiving https://mashable.com/article/fitbit-tile-bluetooth-tracker-inspire-2

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 the technology was available, would

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 #android #ClubhouseFOMO https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/22/clubhouse-says-its-android-launch-will-take-a-couple-of-months/

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

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 #teams #MessageContextNeeded https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/microsoft-teams-update-will-fix-one-of-its-most-frustrating-shortcomings

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/

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 https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-way-clean-windows-10-step-step-guide/

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? There’s a debate raging about

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

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 be tempted by one of

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 #RemoteWorking https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/22/22344273/microsoft-redmond-headquarters-open-hybrid-workplace

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 £440 million! #bitcoin #crypto #BiggestRegret

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

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 changes. Will you download any?

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 to find #google #android #FilesByGoogle

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 pay fines or fill in

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 now? #RemoteWorking #communication #ZoomLife https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/why-live-video-will-be-a-critical-tool-for-ceos-post-pandemic

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

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 nightmares? #google #SleepTracker #HealthTech https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/16/22331567/google-nest-hub-new-2021-smart-display-sleep-tracking-soli-price-specs-features

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. Do you have concerns over

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

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 one? We’ve written a guide

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 #EmailHack https://www.zdnet.com/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-microsoft-exchange-server-hack/

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 https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/07/tech/jack-dorsey-nft-twitter/index.html

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/

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 Covid was showcased. Would you

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

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- security #DarkWebTakedown #IncreaseYourSecurity #BigBusiness https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/12/22227929/darkmarket-shutdown-europol-worlds-largest-illegal-marketplace

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

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 pay for Covid vaccines #SmishingScam

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 #marketing #FakeNews https://www.makeuseof.com/fb-fake-news-over-facts/

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 one of these on a

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

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 held by the council #RansomwareAttack

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

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

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 are, MagSafe is coming back…

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 #iphone13 https://www.makeuseof.com/iphone-13-1tb/

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/

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

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 article that answers all of

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

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 you #PhishingScams #NewVideo #WatchItNow https://www.yourcloudworks.com/tech-tip-videos

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

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 complaints. Have you tried any

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 to stay? #RemoteWorking #google #productivity

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/

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 year #LaptopBattery #WFH #HowLongCanYouLast https://www.techradar.com/news/how-battery-life-could-be-the-major-mobile-computing-fight-of-2021

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/

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 day has become slightly less

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 going to do? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56154543

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 any predictions of your own?

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

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 on short text commands. What

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

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

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? https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/microsoft-word-getting-killer-upgrade-to-battle-google-docs

Spotify says its staff can work wherever they like from now on – including a different country. How would you feel if your team moved abroad? #spotify #WorkFromAnywhere https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/12/22279951/spotify-remote-work-from-home-employees-choose-announcement

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 https://news.sky.com/story/bitcoin-storms-past-50-000-for-first-time-as-mainstream-appeal-grows-12219902

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 of these? #Nokia3210Anyone #ToughPhones #ByeByeCases

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 #ShareIt #Android https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/this-file-sharing-app-with-over-a-billion-downloads-has-some-major-security-flaws

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 list of best and worst.

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 your laptop? #MicrosoftOffice #iPad https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-office-app-ipad-support-115509815.html

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 would just get a new

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 #GetProtected https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/stalkerware-attacks-saw-staggering-rise-in-2020

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 right now #SpeedUpYourPC https://www.yourcloudworks.com/tech-tip-videos

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

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

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? #MacOS #BigSur #DataLoss https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/apple-has-fixed-a-serious-macos-big-sur-bug-that-caused-data-loss

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 https://news.sky.com/story/bitcoin-hits-new-high-as-tesla-reveals-1-5bn-investment-12212546

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 use one? #posture

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 https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-remove-windows-feature-upcoming-update/

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 your business? #amazon #JeffBezos #BigShoesToFill

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 share? #FamilySharing #InAppPurchases #AppleUpdate https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/4/22154178/apple-family-sharing-allows-subscriptions-in-app-purchases

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

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/

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 #malware #security #CheckNow https://www.zdnet.com/article/with-one-update-this-malicious-android-app-hijacked-10-million-devices/

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 on the list, it’s time

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/

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 new phones won’t support older

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/

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 onto any smart TV #AppleFitness