Due to the fast pace of the digital sector it pays to keep up to date with the latest news. Here we provide updates on any issues that might affect your business IT, plus share any developments happening within our company.
An Apple Byte : Apple To Allow Sideloaded EU App Stores
In compliance with the regulations in the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), and following the iOS 17.2 update, it’s been reported that Apple will soon be allowing iOS users to sideload app stores in
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Security Stop Press : Verifying Your LinkedIn Profile
Even though the feature was launched in early 2023 with a target of getting 100 million verified members by 2025, many people may not yet have heard that LinkedIn provides an identity verification
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Sustainability-in-Tech : Green BT Street Cabinets To Become EV Charging Points
In line with the government’s aim to increase the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging points from 50,000 to 300,000 by 2030, the BT Group has announced that it will be repurposing its old, gre
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Tech Tip - Use ChatGPT Within Microsoft Word
The ‘Add-Ins’ link on the menu (top-right) in Microsoft Word in Office 365 enables you to use many useful apps and tools directly within Word, including ChatGPT. Here’s how it works:
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Featured Article : ChatGPT Inside Vehicles Opens Possibilities
Following the news that Volkswagen (VW) is to add ChatGPT to the IDA voice assistant in its cars and SUVs, we look at what this could mean for the direction of technology for cars.
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Tech Insight : 'Public Domain' - What Does It Mean?
With January 1 being ‘Public Domain Day’, we look at what ‘public domain’ actually means in relation to works of literature, music, art, and science.
Public Domain Day
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Tech News : AI Key Added To Microsoft Keyboards
In the first change to Microsoft keyboards in 30 years, an AI key is to be added to Microsoft Windows 11 PC keyboards from February.
Copilot Key
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Tech News : UK ‘Passportless’ eGates
A recent Times report highlighted how Phil Douglas, director-general of the UK Border Force, aims to replace the UK’s physical passport-based entry system with an upgraded, frictionless, facial rec
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An Apple Byte : Apple Pays After Throttling iPhones Settlement
Following a US case dating back to 2017 which led to Apple admitting that it has deliberately slowed down some older models of iPhones (throttling), a settlement for compensation payments to affect
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Security Stop Press : List Of Malicious Android Apps To Delete Now
Online protection company McAfee’s Mobile Research Team has identified a list of malicious apps that Android owners should immediately delete.
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