Apple boosts your privacy in 4 news ways on iOS 15
As expected, Apple boosts your privacy with the new iOS15 due to be released soon. They announced a slew of new privacy changes that will affect popular iPhone apps and…
Microsoft dropping Windows 10 support by 2025
Windows 10 desktop If evidence for Windows 11 hasn't been apparent enough this week, Microsoft appears to be dropping Windows 10 support by 2025. They have officially listed an end…
Reduce blue light exposure while using a PC
Blue light from electronic screens can be harmful for our vision, sleep and long-term health. How can you avoid its most debilitating effects The pandemic has left us relying on…
Major internet blackout triggered by customer changing his settings
A major internet blackout that hit many high-profile websites on Tuesday has been blamed on a software bug the cloud-computing company responsible for the issues said. The bug had been…
Intel has addressed 73 vulnerabilities in June 2021 Platform Update
Intel has addressed 73 security vulnerabilities as part of the June 2021 Patch Tuesday, including high severity ones impacting some versions of Intel's Security Library and the BIOS firmware for…
Windows 10 Home vs Pro: Five important differences between them
Windows 10 desktop If you are in the market for a new notebook or PC, there is an important choice you have to make: Windows 10 Home vs Pro. You…
iPhone 13: The major rumours about Apple’s next-gen iPhone
iPhone With Apple's Spring Loaded event done and dusted, the major rumours about iPhone 13 are coming in fast and furious. Will there be a foldable iPhone? Will the lightning…
A simple iPhone tweak to make it easier to use in summer
iPhone Here's a quick iPhone tweak you can do to make Face ID work better when you're wearing sunglasses. Do you find that your iPhone's Face ID doesn't work so…
Apple employees are pushing back against returning to the office
Apple employees are pushing back against a new policy that would require them to return to the office three days a week starting in early September. Staff members say they…
Goodbye to Internet Explorer. It might be a bit complicated
Say goodbye to Internet Explorer. After more than 25 years, it's finally being discontinued, and from August 2021 won't be supported by Microsoft 365, with it disappearing from our desktops…
Major Microsoft OneDrive update planned for later this year
Microsoft is working on a major update for OneDrive that is set to arrive later this year which will give users greater control over how they share files using the…
Amazon Prime Day 2021 is June 21 and 22
The official Amazon Prime Day 2021 date is June 21 and 22, according to a press release from Amazon today. That means you've got the green light to go on…
Rescuers question using what3words in emergencies
Mountain rescuers have questioned the accuracy of using the location app what3words in emergencies, citing dozens of examples where the wrong address was given to their teams. W3W said human…
These unsubscribe emails only lead to further spam
Scammers often use fake unsubscribe emails (which can lead to further spam) to confirm valid email accounts. For some time, spammers have been sending emails that simply ask if you…
Most common password attacks and what to do about them
Passwords have always been a favourite target among hackers, so it is important for IT security pros to be familiar with the most common password attacks that are used. Although…
Could your next tweet get you in trouble?
A lot of the time, we fire off tweets or stick up Instagram stories without a second thought. But what if the police turned up at your door because of…
FBI to share compromised passwords with Have I Been Pwned
The FBI will soon begin to share compromised passwords with Have I Been Pwned's 'Password Pwned' service that were discovered during law enforcement investigations. Today, Have I Been Pwned creator…
Orwell’s 1984 could happen in 2024 Microsoft president warns
Life as depicted in George Orwell’s 1984 could happen in 2024 if lawmakers don’t protect the public against artificial intelligence, Microsoft’s president has warned. “If we don’t enact the laws…
GCHQ breached citizen’s privacy with its bulk surveillance regime
The UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) breached citizen's privacy with its bulk interception policy says a ruling by Europe's highest human rights court. It unlawfully breach citizens' privacy and free…
Google now lets you password-protect the search history page
Google has added a way to put a password on your Web and Activity page, which shows all your activity from across Google services, including your searches, YouTube watch history,…
