Ripple Energy has announced that it is creating the UK’s first c-owned solar park, allowing those who buy shares to benefit from green electricity, money off bills, and the feelgood factor of the climate and environmental benefits. Where? Ripple Energy says the new ‘Derril Water Solar Park’ will be on...
Security Stop Press : WordPress Sites Being Hacked Through Old Plugin
Cybersecurity researchers at GoDaddy-owned Sucuri have warned that an old plugin called Eval PHP, last updated a decade ago, is being used to hack WordPress websites. The plugin, which creates a backdoor and can mask its activities as cookies has been described as “dangerous.” The advice is to: - Keep...
Featured Article : Want to be a ‘Prompt Engineer’?
No – it’s doesn’t mean engineers that are punctual! In this article, we will explore the role of prompt engineers in the AI industry, why the job is necessary, why it’s suddenly a sought-after role, and what the future prospects are for prompt engineers. What is Prompt Engineering? A prompt...
Tech Insight : What’s ‘Universal Basic Income’?
In this insight, we look at what ‘Universal Basic Income’ is, how it relates to the tech industry, its potential benefits and pitfalls, plus what similar ideas are being discussed and explored. UBI Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a policy proposal in which all individuals in a given society receive...
Tech News : Microsoft Drops Twitter From Advertising Platform
Following Twitter’s announcement two months ago that it will be charging a minimum of $42,000 per month to enterprise users of its API, Microsoft is dropping Twitter from its advertising platform. What Is The Microsoft Advertising Platform? The Microsoft Advertising Platform is a digital advertising platform that enables businesses to...
Tech Tip – Ask For Sources In ChatGPT
If you’ve produced some content using ChatGPT and, knowing that it can sometimes generate incorrect information, would quickly like to check that the source data is from reputable sites, here’s how: - In the window below the last response in a chat, simply type “please provide sources for the information...
Tech Insight : What Is ‘Jailbreaking’ ChatGPT?
In this insight, we look at the ‘Jailbreaking’ concept in ChatGPT and other LLMs, and at what steps can be taken to mitigate the risks to users. Jailbreaking Jailbreaking, in general, refers to the process of removing restrictions or limitations imposed by a device or software, often to gain access...
Tech News : Quantum Threat Growing
Following large investments in quantum computing followed by the ensuing advancement of this technology in recent years, as well as looking forward to benefits this could bring, there is also the growing threat of ‘quantum hacking.’ Quantum Computers Quantum computers can carry out complex calculations at high speed. Whereas traditional...
Security Stop-Press : Public USB Charger “Juice Jacking” Warning
The FBI has warned that cyber criminals are hijacking public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices. The FBI says that software installed through a corrupted USB port (known as “juice jacking”) can lock a device or export personal data and passwords directly to the perpetrator, which...
Tech Tip – Changing Your WhatsApp Wallpaper Background
If you'd like to personalise who you're chatting to by using their photo as a background in the chat, or you'd simply like to change and brighten up your WhatsApp experience, you can easily change the default background to chats. Here's how: Within a chat for a particular person, tap...