In this insight, we look at what scalping is and why some people are looking to introduce legislation to stop it. Scalping The term “scalping” refers to stockpiling popular products and reselling them at a higher price for profit (the secondary resale market). This being a tech insight, this article...
Security Stop-Press : Illegal Crypto-Currency ATMs To Be Shut Down
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that all UK Crypto-ATMs must be shut down. The FCA says this is because none of the cryptoasset firms registered with the FCA have been approved to offer crypto ATM services. The FCA says: “We regularly warn consumers that cryptoassets are unregulated and high-risk...
Tech Tip – Windows 11 : Realign the Start button To The Left
If you've started using Windows 11 and, as a long-time Windows user, you'd prefer the Start button to still be on the left rather than centred, here's how to move it back: - Press the Windows Key + I to open the 'Settings' app. - Select 'Personalisation' and 'Taskbar'. -...
Tech Tip – Personalising News With Widgets
If you’re finding that you’re keeping up with the news more lately, try using ‘Widgets’ to catch upon the news at a glance in Windows 11. Here’s how: - Sign into your Microsoft account. - To show or hide the widgets board, select the Widgets icon on the taskbar, press...
Security Stop-Press : Sharkbot Banking Malware Spreading Via Fake Antivirus Apps
Cybersecurity company 'Check Point' has warned that malware dubbed "Electron Bot" that can take control of social media accounts is being spread via trojanized gaming apps, mostly from the Microsoft Store. So far, the malware is reported to have infected 5,000+ Windows machines in Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia, Bermuda, and Spain....
Tech Insight : What Is ‘Agile’ Working?
In this article, we take a brief look at what agile working is, plus how technology contributes to it. Agile Agile working refers to the idea of connecting processes, people, technology, time, and place to create a dynamic workforce. By giving workers the freedom and maximum flexibility to work where and...
Featured Article : What’s All the Fuss About Starlink?
In this article, we look at what Starlink is and why it has been making the news in the last couple of weeks. What Is Starlink? Starlink, operated by billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX company uses a constellation of low orbit satellites around the earth (launched by SpaceX rockets) to provide...
Tech News : Microsoft Delays Price Increases (For 2 Weeks)
Microsoft has announced that higher demand for cloud services resulting from home and hybrid working is the reason why it will delay its planned commercial price increases for Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft 365. Two Week Grace Period An announcement posted in the ‘Partner Center’ section of Microsoft’s website states that the commercial...
Tech News : Microsoft Halts Sales In Russia
In response to the invasion of Ukraine, Microsoft has suspended all new sales of Microsoft products and services in Russia. Other Aspects Of Its Business Too Microsoft has described how it has been “horrified, angered and saddened” by the “unjustified, unprovoked and unlawful invasion by Russia” which has led to its decision to suspend...
Tech Tip – How To Make Sure All Data Is Removed When Re-Setting A Windows Device
If you need to use the “Remove everything” option to reset a Windows device, and don't want to leave any data behind (a known current issue), here's the latest workaround from Microsoft: - Sign out or unlink OneDrive before resetting the Windows device. Instructions can be found in the "Unlink...