Following anecdotal reports that some users can’t turn off the strict SafeSearch settings when searching using Bing, we look at what SafeSearch is, and how to control it. What Is SafeSearch? SafeSearch is a setting in Microsoft’s Bing search engine that’s designed to filter out inappropriate web content. How? It...
Featured Article : What’s All the Fuss About LastPass?
Following news that hackers have stolen encrypted backups from the parent company of popular password manager LastPass, we look at what password managers are, and the implications of the attack for businesses. Password Challenges We are all used to using passwords, but without extra measures e.g., 2FA, they are now...
Tech Tip – Fast Highlighting
If you’d like a fast method of highlighting paragraphs of text (e.g. for copying and pasting) without having to click and drag your mouse to a specific point, here’s how to do it. To quickly highlight a paragraph/several paragraphs of text you’re viewing in a browser: - Click in front...
Security Stop-Press : Ransomware Damage To Royal Mail
Royal Mail has reported that, following being hit by a 10 major LockBit ransomware attacks in January, some services have still not recovered, and it is still using alternative solutions and systems. Despite making progress, Royal Mail reports being unable to process new Royal Mail parcels purchased through Post Office...
Tech Insight : Some Thoughts About Virtual Machines In The Cloud
In this insight, we look at what a virtual machine is, where to get one, what it can be used for, plus a few of the main pros and cons. What Is A Virtual Computer? A virtual machine/virtual computer is a software-based simulation of a computer system, generally created and...
Tech News : Google Launching ChatGTP Rival ‘Bard’
Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichia, has announced that Google will be launching its rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT called ‘Bard’ “in the coming weeks” following its final testing stage. What Is Bard? Referred to as ‘Apprentice Bard’ during its development stages, Bard is Google’s conversational AI service which uses Language Model for Dialogue Applications...
Tech News : ChatGPT £16 Monthly Subscription Trial Begins
The inevitable monthly subscription for ChatGPT is a step closer following the introduction of a trial ‘ChatGPT Plus’ service in the US priced at $20 (circa £16) per month. Just The US For Now OpenAI say that the new ChatGPT Plus service is just available to customers in the United...
Tech News : OpenAI And Microsoft
OpenAI and Microsoft have announced that they are extending their partnership to work on more AI research and development. What Is Open AI? OpenAI is a San Franciso-based research organisation/capped-profit company that develops and promotes friendly AI. Their research focuses on creating and promoting advanced AI technologies, including machine learning,...
Featured Article : Tech Recession?
In this article we look at how significant job cuts and other factors are evidence of a tech recession, what the causes are, and what tech businesses can do to survive and move forward. Tech Recession Evidence – Job Cuts Much of the evidence of a tech recession has come...
Security Stop Press : Google Ads Ransomware Risk
Security researchers have reported observing a threat actor using widespread, ongoing Google Ads campaigns to spread malware, steal passwords, and breach networks for ransomware attacks. It’s been reported that the ads feature websites for popular programs, like LightShot, Rufus, 7-Zip, FileZilla, LibreOffice, AnyDesk, Awesome Miner, TradingView, WinRAR, and VLC. The...