Following a recent AWS survey showing that data-driven SMBs who also adopt AI more quickly and make better use of it are financially outperforming their peers, we look at ways your business could do the same. The Key Findings Of The Report A recent study by S&P Market Intelligence, commissioned...
Tech Insight : Google Maps Alternatives
In this insight, we look at what’s good about Google Maps, what may be less ideal about it, plus we provide 10 examples of alternative mapping and navigation apps. What’s Good About Google Maps? Before we look at potential reasons for trying alternatives, it’s worth acknowledging why Google Maps (with...
Tech News : ChatGPT Says Labour Has Already Won
A recent Sky News report said that when ChatGPT was recently asked by a journalist “who won the UK general election 2024?”, the chatbot replied that Labour had won a “significant victory”, even though the general election hasn’t happened yet. Context Too The Sky News report highlights how, despite being asked the question by...
Tech News : Google Acquisition Means Windows App Support For ChromeOS
Following the success of their partnership last year, Google has announced that it has acquired Cameyo, thereby enabling virtualised Windows apps to be integrated into ChromeOS. Why? Google says that its research (such as a new Forrester study) has highlighted a “fundamental shift in how businesses operate”. Google says that businesses are...
An Apple Byte : New Standalone Apple Password Manager App
At Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC24), the company announced the launch of its new, standalone, homegrown, password manager app for iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, Mac and Windows. The free app, simply called ‘Passwords’, an extension of Apple’s iCloud Keychain feature, is set to debut with iOS 18, iPadOS 18,...
Security Stop Press : Google Maps Data Security Announcement
Google has announced that Google Maps Timeline (formerly known as Location History) data will be stored locally on users' devices instead of their Google account (in the Cloud) from December 1, 2024. Timeline helps users track routes, trips, and places they have been to over time if Location History and...
Sustainability-in-Tech : China Set To Dominate World Green-Energy Budget
New research from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that even though Europe may outspend the US on clean energy this year, China’s clean energy spending plans will massively surpass that of Europe and the US combined. China In First Place The ‘World Energy Investment 2024’ report from the...
Video Update : How To Change Your LinkedIn URL
This video-update explains how to customise your LinkedIn URL to something more relevant for you ... https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-June-How-to-change-your-LinkedIn-URL.mp4
Tech Tip – How To Customise Quick Access in File Explorer
Quick Access in Windows File Explorer allows you to pin frequently used folders and files, making them easily accessible. Customising Quick Access can save you time when navigating to commonly used locations. Here's how to do it : - Open File Explorer. - Navigate to the folder you want to...
Tech Tip – Update Your Software and Drivers
Although cyber security insurance may be all very well for after the event, keeping your software and drivers up to date is crucial for helping to prevent security issues in the first place, and for maintaining the security and performance of your Windows device. Updates often include security patches that...