As part of its commitment to be carbon negative by 2030, Microsoft is trialling cement containing microalgae-based limestone in its data centre builds. The Issue For Microsoft The main issue for Microsoft is that it needs to decarbonise its data centre builds by reducing the amount of ‘embodied carbon’ in...
Tech Tip – Prioritise WhatsApp Messages By Pinning A Chat To The Top
If there's a particular WhatsApp chat you would like to prioritise, you can pin it to the top of your chats list. Here's how: - For Android: Tap and hold the chat you want to pin, then tap the Pin symbol at the top of the screen. - For iPhone:...
Security Stop Press : Mass WS_FTP Exploitation Warning
Researchers at Rapid7 have reported a “possible mass exploitation" of vulnerabilities in Progress Software's WS_FTP Server (a program that enables the upload and download files to and from a server). Rapid7 reported that from September 30, it has observed “multiple instances of WS_FTP exploitation in the wild”. With secure file...
Tech News : iPhone 15 Overheating Problems
Following complaints from customers about an overheating issue with the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple is reported to have issued a statement explaining the causes, with a promise that it’ll be fixed with an update. Overheating Since the iPhone 15 went on sale in September,...
Tech News : 1 Second Lost in 300 Billion Years
Researchers at European XFEL X-ray laser have reported creating an atomic clock with such a precise pulse generator that it has an accuracy of only 1 second lost in in 300 billion years! How Atomic Clocks Work Up until now, atomic clocks have been the world’s most accurate timekeepers by...
Featured Article : Safety Considerations Around ChatGPT Image Uploads
With one of ChatGPT’s latest features being the ability to upload images to help get answers to queries, here we look at why there have been security concerns about releasing the feature. Update To ChatGPT The new ‘Image input’ which will soon be generally available to Plus users on all...
Tech Insight : No Email Backup For Microsoft 365?
In this insight, we look at what many users think to be a surprising fact in that Microsoft 365 doesn’t provide a traditional email backup solution, and we look at what businesses can do about this. Did You Know?…. Contrary to popular belief, Microsoft 365 (previously known as Office 365) is...
Tech News : Adobe Photoshop On The Web Arrives…With AI Features Adobe On The Web
After a long beta testing wait, Adobe Photoshop for the Web (which includes Firefly generative AI features) is now available as part of all Photoshop plans. Major Milestone The release of Photoshop on the web, which Adobe describes as “a major milestone” offers creators who are new to Photoshop “a streamlined user experience” (with...
Tech News : Zapier Launches New AI-powered Business Diagramming Tool
Zapier, the company behind the automation tool that lets apps link up to each other, has announced the launch of ‘Canvas,’ an AI-powered diagramming tool to help visualize, plan, and automate business-critical processes. Why & Who? Canvas is a tool designed to help businesses that need to gain clarity and...
Sustainability-in-Tech : Smart 5G Street Lamps Trial Smart Street Lights
Six areas across the UK will receive funding to trial a new multi-purpose smart street lamps that house EV charging hubs and boost wireless coverage including 5G. Funding As part of The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT’s) Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP) to level-up digital connectivity, six councils...