The latest news, personalised to you, is coming to the taskbar of your Windows 10 computer. It can’t be switched off – will you find that useful or annoying? #windows10

Loads of us aren’t on 5G yet. So what do you think about China testing out the world’s first 6G satellite? Do we really even need 6G? #6GTesting #WorldsFirst #WillThereBeUproar

Are you still using Windows 7? Google Chrome will stop working on it in a year’s time. Windows 7 is no longer safe to use in any way – time

All this lockdown time on devices could be hurting your eyesight. Have you heard of the new 20-20-20 rule? It’s explained here #lockdown #TiredEyes #ReadABookInstead https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55620100

Enjoying a Sunday morning podcast or playlist on Spotify? But have you ever wondered how Spotify makes money? #spotify https://www.makeuseof.com/music-streaming-services-explained-how-does-spotify-make-money/

OK, this is a little freaky… after you die, how would you feel about being reincarnated as a chatbot? #LifeAfterDeath #reincarnation #chatbots https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-patents-reincarnating-as-a-chatbot/

Do you use Microsoft Teams in your business? This is a fascinating insight into just how big Teams has become #wfh #microsoft #teams #115millionpeople https://www.ft.com/content/1bbe1b15-dde6-4a3b-9728-8991818b6c92

This is war: Microsoft is overhauling Teams Calling to help it beat Zoom. Which do you prefer? #VideoCalls #TeamsVsZoom #WhoWillWin https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2020/12/01/microsoft-teams-declares-battle-with-zoom-with-massive-new-feature-overhaul/?sh=2b4f3a2f7a9f

Fake news. We’re sick of it. But what are our children seeing? Do you worry about the impact of fake news on children? Would your children know how to decipher

Really does look like we could get a foldable iPhone in a couple of years. Maybe two of them #apple #iphone #foldableiPhone https://mashable.com/article/apple-foldable-iphone/

Windows 10 has a huge new look coming later this year. They’re hiring engineers right now to do the work #newlook #windows10 #JobListings https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/4/22212817/microsoft-windows-10-visual-changes-update-sun-valley-2021

Just look at this Raspberry Pi 400 microcomputer. It has an integrated keyboard and is under £100. A desktop computer… that you can fit in your bag. Would you use

Keep a close eye on your business’s PayPal account. There’s a new phishing scam doing the rounds #paypal #phishing #scam #BeCareful https://www.techradar.com/news/a-nasty-new-paypal-phishing-campaign-is-doing-the-rounds

When did you last clean your keyboard? Hopefully recently, given our new found requirement for top notch hygiene. But did you do it properly? Here’s a quick how to #CleanYourKeyboard

A new AI tool has been launched to help modest staff sell themselves better in job interviews. As an employer, do you find this useful or annoying? #InterviewHelp #SellYourself #OrLetAIDoItForYou

Microsoft has lots of different versions of Outlook. And it’s going to revamp them all. So Outlook looks and feels the same, no matter where or how you use it

Apple has been fined £9m for claiming the iPhone is more water resistant than it actually is. Does this change how you feel about yours? #iPhone #WaterResistence #DontUseItNearAToilet https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55133144

What do you think are the best and worst bits of the internet? David Bowie made a prediction back in 1999 about it and shared his thoughts with Jeremy Paxman

We need to make this year a successful one, right? What if we told you we could help you and your team to be more productive? Read our ultimate guide

Password managers are the best way to keep your passwords uncrackable – and safe. This is a great article about it. Do you use a password manager yet? Which one

Microsoft is killing off its Control Panel. Now selecting the option will redirect you to the Settings app, which is upsetting a few people. Do you still use Control Panel?

WhatsApp has started rolling out self-destructing messages. Would you utilise this feature for confidential work information? #WhatsAppUpdate #ThisMessageWillSelfDestruct #Confidentiality https://www.notebookcheck.net/WhatsApp-rolling-out-disappearing-messages-and-storage-management-tool-for-iOS-and-Android-new-Vacation-Mode-in-testing.502104.0.html

Looking to upgrade your webcam to make those video calls a little clearer? Here are some of the best on the market #NewWebCam #VideoCalling #VideoCallUpgrade https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/29/the-four-best-webcams-for-all-your-video-calling-needs-13339783/

Last chance to register your interest and save on oyur business IT costs for 2021…let’s catch up next year. https://www.yourcloudworks.com/covid-it-security-and-support-special-offer

This is a fascinating insight into how easily technology allows misinformation to spread. The article’s focused on Covid-19 lies #covid #FakeNews #MisinformationAge https://www.cnet.com/features/how-covid-19-infected-the-world-with-lies/

Who else is ready for the end of this year? What are the things you have to do before closing the office? Ours are 1) Run updates 2) Set the

Which gadgets have you invested in this year? Here are some of the best gadgets for entrepreneurs right now – which do you own? And which would you recommend? #MoreGadgets

Ecommerce was the big winner this year – no surprises there. This prediction says it’ll continue to be big in 2021 #technews #technology #ecommerce https://www.warc.com/newsandopinion/opinion/technology-and-e-commerce-will-be-the-silver-bullets-for-businesses-in-2021/3988

Obscure Boxing Day question alert: Have you ever wondered how Bluetooth works? It’s actually very cool, especially how they named it #bluetooth https://www.makeuseof.com/does-bluetooth-use-data/

Happy Christmas! If Santa didn’t bring the cool gadgets you were hoping for, here are some you can buy yourself #HappyChristmas https://www.stuff.tv/features/christmas-gift-guide-2020-very-best-gadget-gift-ideas-tech-kids-gamers-and-everyone-else

We know this is nothing to do with business technology. But we’ll be using the official NORAD Santa tracker tonight – will you? #NoradSantaTracker #OneMoreSleep #YouBetterWatchOutYouBetterNotCry https://www.noradsanta.org/

Take a few minutes for yourself, have a browse around our free IT Security resources for your business. https://www.yourcloudworks.com/newsletters

Would you monitor your team’s productivity with software that takes screenshots? This boss does – see how it works for him #IsThisMicroManagement #IsItAGoodIdea #BusinessProductivity https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54289152

A Windows update has sneaked in a new video call option onto your PC. Here’s what it is and how to remove it #windows10 #MeetNow #ByeBye https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-windows-10-meet-now-how-remove/

You still have time to register for our 60% saving on 2021 IT costs. Register your interest here… https://www.yourcloudworks.com/covid-it-security-and-support-special-offer

What’s your plan for your team working from home next year? Google’s just changed its mind for its staff #WFH #google #HandyForParcelDeliveries https://www.techradar.com/news/google-staff-will-work-from-home-for-the-majority-of-2021

Facebook’s got a new idea – mini social networks for you and your neighbours. Does that beat a simple WhatsApp group? #neighbours #facebook #ButWhatIfIDontLikeMyNeighbours https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/21/21526567/facebook-neighborhoods-feature-mini-social-network-sharing-test

Tired of flitting between video calls and Outlook? Microsoft Teams is getting an update in March, which will better integrate Teams with your email #microsoft #teams #outlook #BetterTogether https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-teams-use-outlook-inside/

One more glass? How the internet and lockdown has changed the way we buy wine #delicious #VirtualWineTasting https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/12/how-the-internet-is-changing-the-way-we-buy-wine/

Did you know that customers can now buy things via WhatsApp? It’s going to become an ecommerce platform. Can your business take advantage of that? #whatsapp #ecommerce https://www.techradar.com/news/facebook-now-lets-you-do-all-your-shopping-via-whatsapp

Google reviews are so important for local businesses right now. Take 5 mins to recommend your local heroes… https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=ChIJvwkOheD_dkgRqiFWhrfbOho

One day most people will probably have a 3D printer at home. They’ll just print basic plastic stuff they need. Will that affect your business? #3dprinter #JustPrintIt https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a32152022/makerbot-original-review/

If you want to stay more private online, here are some alternatives to popular sites, that protect your privacy #GoOffGrid #ButStayOnline #RemainAnonymous https://listverse.com/2020/06/22/top-10-alternatives-to-popular-sites-and-apps-that-protect-your-rights-and-privacy/

This is great. Android’s experimenting with a new app to let people with speech and motor problems control their phone with their eyes #android #BrilliantTechnology https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/8/22160011/google-look-to-speak-eye-tracking-android-disability

Give the gift of Home IT Security this year. Simple, complete and affordable. Available online, read more… https://www.yourcloudworks.com/covid-home-security-special-offer

A major cyber security firm has itself been attacked. It’s estimated 2 out of every 3 businesses will suffer a cyber-attack next year. Are you fully protected? #CyberCrime #GenuinelyTerrifying https://edition.cnn.com/2020/12/08/tech/fireeye-cyberattack/index.html

Amazon’s a great example of how businesses can adapt. Have you seen the new Amazon Explore? You can do courses and take virtual tours from the comfort of your home.

Have you customised your Start menu in Windows 10 yet? Here’s how to do it #windows10 #StartMeUp https://www.cnet.com/how-to/windows-10-users-try-these-3-new-features-today/

How to look and sound better on video calls? We’ve got 4 areas for quick improvements in our brand new video #VideoCallFatigue #LookLikeAPro #Zoom https://www.yourcloudworks.com/tech-tip-videos

Do you rely on Gmail for your business’s email or storage? It’s worth checking you’re not affected by this. Or your stuff might be deleted next year #gmail #deletion #StorageLimit

Robots! We know they’re going to take over many jobs eventually. This long read shows they’re nudging their way into construction. What do you think about that? #BuiltByRobots https://www.wired.com/story/robots-invade-construction-site/

Lots of Mac users believe their machines can’t get viruses or malware. Think again. Do you have a Mac – is it protected? #apple #mac #malware https://www.techradar.com/news/macos-users-targeted-with-dangerous-new-malware

Technology can be as frustrating as it can be helpful at times. What’s the most annoying bit of equipment in your office or home office? We vote printer! Every time.

If you’ve been relying on Google Cloud Print to print wirelessly in your office… got some bad news for you… do you use this service? #AnotherGoogleServiceCancelled https://www.techradar.com/news/users-left-distraught-as-google-cloud-print-set-to-bite-the-dust

Did you know that Microsoft 365 now has employee tracking built-in? How do you think your team will feel about that? #ProductivityScore #NoTimeForABreak https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2020/11/29/microsofts-new-productivity-score-what-does-it-mean-for-you/?sh=4494aaf81d6f

Have you seen the Alexa home robots that are coming next year? Smart security cameras that keep your home protected at any entry-point. One even flies around your home. Would

And in “Complete Shock News”, Zoom quadrupled its revenue in the last year #technews #zoom #ActuallyNotSurprisedAtAll https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/30/21750431/zoom-q3-fy2021-earnings-quadruple-revenue-pandemic-video-calling

We’re almost there – 2021 is just on the horizon. We bet you have some great business plans for next year. But what about your IT strategy? Our new guide

You could be saving up to 60% on your IT costs in 2021, have a look at this crazy end of lockdown offer… https://www.yourcloudworks.com/covid-it-security-and-support-special-offer

We’ve been wearing masks for some time now. And it looks like facial recognition systems are starting to catch up. How do you feel about this? #covid #FaceMasks #TheyCanRecogniseUs https://www.cnet.com/news/facial-recognition-is-getting-better-at-making-matches-around-face-masks/

With loads of people still working from home, video calls are going to be popular for a long time to come. Designers have run with this and started creating waist-up

If you’re still using Internet Explorer 11, then Microsoft Teams will no longer work properly for you. If you are – seriously, you need to upgrade to Edge, or Chrome

Wait – check your loft. This old computer game just sold for £116,000 �� #SuperMarioBros #OneMansJunkIsAnothersTreasure https://www.techradar.com/sg/news/this-super-mario-bros-3-cartridge-sold-for-dollar156000-but-why

Here’s something we’d never thought about. All of the US President’s social media accounts will be transferred over in January. The Twitter feed gets archived & reset. Did you know

We love seeing everyone in our office, but we also love the focus of working from home. How has your business found the challenges this year has brought? What’s worked

We all rely on GPS every day. And not just for maps. Not the system’s getting a big upgrade, up there in space. Did you know how the system worked?

Video calls will continue to be a feature of life next year. What are the best Tech Tips? Have a closer look here… #VideoCalling #WhatsYourOpinion #LightsCameraAction https://www.yourcloudworks.com/tech-tip-videos

Google reviews are so important for local businesses right now. Take 5 mins to recommend your local heroes… https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=ChIJvwkOheD_dkgRqiFWhrfbOho

How has Covid affected the technology we develop in the future? This is an interesting opinion piece #technews #technology #TheNewNormal https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2020/11/23/straight-talk-smart-tech-tech-drivers-of-change-in-our-new-normal-world/

This is worrying… would you be bothered if someone hacked your smart doorbell? #DingDong #HackedDoorBell https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55044568

Protecting yourself and your loved ones from online dangers at home, you really need to read this… https://www.yourcloudworks.com/covid-home-security-special-offer

Understanding Starlink: everything you need to know about the internet from space. It’s not available in the UK just yet… hopefully soon… #technews #internet #starlink #InternetFromSpace https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-ins-and-outs-of-starlink-internet-from-the-sky/

Aviation’s really struggling right now. But this company thinks its “air taxi” will be a big hit. Would you fly in one? #aerospace #PassengerAircraft #LooksABitTerminatorToUs https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54730849

It is a sad fact, but every business must reduce costs in 2021 – We are reducing your IT costs as of today. Read more… https://www.yourcloudworks.com/covid-it-security-and-support-special-offer

Stressed at the moment? No-one could blame you. But we know that a lot of stress isn’t good for us, so we need to keep it in check. The new

If you’re worried your mask isn’t doing enough to stop the spread of Covid, how about this weird space age looking helmet instead? Would you wear one? #covid19 #techinventions #facecoverings

Could computer games like Animal Crossing be the key to happiness? This team of researchers at Oxford University seem to think so #technews #happiness #computergaming https://www.thegamer.com/animal-crossing-good-for-mental-health/

After that village in Wales lost its broadband every time a resident switched on an old TV, here are the things in your home that could be slowing down your

Would you wear a luxury Swiss watch that’s also a smart watch? Watch brand Tissot’s made a £30m bet that you will #WatchBling #SmartWatches https://www.esquire.com/uk/style/a34684993/tissot-t-touch-connect-solar/

If your team are using a company device at home, please, please check that it’s secure. Almost a fifth of company-provided devices lack the proper security #WFH #UpdateSecurity #BiggestThreatToHomeSecurity https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/your-work-pc-could-be-the-biggest-security-threat-in-your-home/ar-BB18OwhU

Zoom’s really been working hard on its security features. Now it’ll tell you if your call is at risk of attack. #zoom #CallSecurity #NoMoreZoombombing https://www.techradar.com/news/zoom-can-now-tell-you-if-your-meeting-is-at-risk-of-attack

We’re not going to call this a list of gadgets – they’re productivity tools and we want them all! #ProductivityTools #ActuallyTheyMightBeGadgets #NeedThese https://thegadgetflow.com/blog/best-multitasking-gadgets/

Do you rely on Google Photos to keep your pics safe? Did you know they’re introducing a storage cap? Here’s why #GooglePhotos #HitMyLimit #WeHaveOtherStorageOptions https://www.gizchina.com/2020/11/17/google-photos-will-charge-fee-why-is-google-doing-this/

There’s a shortage of cyber security skills in the UK. And with Covid-19 here to stay for a while, it’s a ticking time-bomb #SkillsShortage #ProtectYourBusiness #WFH https://uktechnews.co.uk/2020/09/07/uks-acute-cybersecurity-talent-shortage-a-ticking-timebomb-during-covid-19/

FINALLY. Chrome will soon let you search through all the open tabs in your browser. How much difference will this make to your working day? #chrome #TooManyTabs #SearchFixesEverything https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2020/11/18/google-chrome-introduces-tab-search-heres-how-to-use-it/

Have you tried video calls on Microsoft Teams yet? It’s got a load of new features. And we’ve done a video showing you some of the best #MicrosoftTeams #NewFeatures #MoreProductiveMeetings

Rumours are the 2022 iPhone will be foldable. Would you like a 1990s-style iPhone? #iPhone #FoldingPhone #CoolOrWeird https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-reportedly-testing-foldable-iphone-prototype-for-september-2022-release

Looking for something to do during another boring lockdown weekend? How about giving your laptop a thorough clean? Here’s how #laptop #CleaningTips #GermFree https://www.theverge.com/21557240/laptop-keyboard-how-to-clean-key-windows-mac

The NHS has a huge data challenge – how to give us control of our medical data, but still share it with doctors. Does the creator of the web have

It’s not your fault you just bought that big bar of chocolate. Artificial intelligence made you do it #technews #aiMadeMeDoIt https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54522442

Covid gadget alert: Think your trusty mask needs an upgrade? What about this ‘wearable air purifier’ from LG? There’s no release date yet, but it claims to capture 99.97% of

Do you have an Android phone? There’s a 1 in 3 chance millions of websites won’t work on it next year… here’s a workaround #android #ItsNotWorking #firefox https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2020/11/09/millions-of-websites-wont-load-on-over-30-of-android-devices-starting-next-year-but-theres-a-fix/

Remember the old days, when your mobile phone that was nearly indestructible, and the battery seemed to last for ages? The classic Nokia 3310 turned 20 this year. How old

The hackers are still out in force. And the poor old NHS is still a prime target #technews #cybercrime #hacking #nhs https://www.digitalhealth.net/2020/11/nhs-withstands-hundreds-of-cyber-crime-incidents-relating-to-covid-19/

Do you have an old laptop with a rubbish webcam? Here’s how you can use your phone instead #RubbishWebcam #AnotherZoomMeeting #UpgradeCameraQuality https://www.wired.co.uk/article/laptop-webcam-phone-camera

Here are the top 20 ways you’re likely to damage your phone #smashed #phone #DontDropItDownTheToilet https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/study-reveals-top-20-ways-22737788