The ongoing situation in Ukraine could have a pronounced impact on UK technology infrastructure, with Russia thought to be preparing cyber attacks on the west.
Though the physical fighting has dominated news outlets in recent days, an altogether different army is thought to be mobilising behind the scenes, preparing to bring down IT networks and infrastructure across the globe, not least in the UK.
Google has taken aim at Microsoft’s corporate market share with a new programme to help businesses make the switch to Chrome.
Back when it was launched in 2010, Chrome was little more than a slimmed down browser – offering a way to access the web without as much the bloat as other platforms. It was a resounding success, and Chrome now takes almost ten times the market share of its nearest rivals.
The rise in remote working may have driven improved efficiencies for many businesses, but virtual meetings are can often suffer from the same productivity drains as their in-person counterparts.
The roll out of 4G and 5G connectivity could get a significant boost – with the removal of red tape helping the installation of cell sites in new locations.
Bus shelters, lamp posts and traffic lights are among the pieces of street furniture that could be utilised by the government to install a great many more cell sites across the UK and boost superfast mobile connectivity.
Businesses have become entirely reliant on collaboration tools during the pandemic – but a staggering number don’t have plans in place in case these systems were to fail.
These are the findings from a new study by videoconferencing and collaboration software company StarLeaf, which discovered that some 97% of UK businesses now see the likes of Zoom, Teams and WebEx as “absolutely essential” to their business.
Each new year brings with it excitement for the new products or solutions on the horizon, and 2022 is no exception. There are some huge tech developments on their way over the coming 12 months, so here are five of the most exciting or disruptive.
Apple devices designed to locate lost keys or personal items could let hackers track your every move – with cases having already been reported in the USA.
AirTags are small, electronic fobs created by Apple that affix to items such as keys or luggage so they can be tracked down if ever they get lost. Their geo-location is purposefully very precise, with the devices able to be located to within 0.1ft.
It’s long been said that a messy desk is the sign of a creative mind, but what about a messy desktop? Clutter on your computer screen is a sure-fire productivity drain and an easy way to lose focus. So if you’re looking for ways to clean up your desktop, here are five top tips.
Vodafone and EE have confirmed they will reintroduce roaming charges for customers in the EU, but not quite yet.
With Britain now out of the European Union, network providers are free to scrap the ‘roam like at home’ policy, which allowed customers to continue using their devices across the bloc as they would in the UK – with data, calls and messages coming out of their regular balance or monthly allowance.
Do you get nostalgic for the old days of Windows 3.0, or feel like the latest mobile-style design flourishes leave you cold? If so, Microsoft has just the thing – a remake of its classic File Manager.
Back in the 1990s, File Manager was the only way to add, delete and manage the files and folders on your PC. The death knell for File Manager was sounded with the introduction of Windows Explorer, a new graphical user interface from the revolutionary Windows 95. Surely enough, File Manager was officially retired before the turn of the new millennium.
