South Dublin County Council has refused Google Ireland planning permission for a new data-centre at Grange Castle Business Park in South Dublin. Why? The reason given for the refusal was “the existing insufficient capacity in the electricity network (grid) and the lack of significant on-site renewable energy to power the data centre”. What Data Centre? Google already has two data-centres…
Mobile network provider EE has launched a smartphone age guidance initiative in which it advises that children under 11 should only use non-smart devices with limited capabilities. Children With Smartphones EE says its new initiative is in response to concerns about children’s online safety and the impact of device usage on their well-being. Back in February, for example, an…
In the latest macOS Sequoia developer beta, Apple has introduced a new feature that allows users to install Mac App Store apps directly onto external drives, thereby saving storage space and costs. This change, though appearing minor, has significant implications for storage management and offers users more flexibility in how they use and manage applications. Usually, Mac App…
The FBI, MS-ISAC, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the US have issued a released a joint advisory to businesses about the ransomware-as-a-service collective ‘RansomHub’. The joint advisory highlights how RansomHub (formerly known as Cyclops and Knight) has as established itself as an efficient and successful service model. The advisory highlights how, since its inception…
Engineering researchers at the US University of Minnesota Twin Cities claim to have demonstrated a state-of-the-art hardware device that could reduce energy consumption for artificial intelligent (AI) computing applications by a factor of at least 1,000! AI’s Massive Energy Consumption The issue the researchers were aiming to tackle is the huge energy consumption of AI, which is only increasing…
This video tutorial explains how you can make a report about your website which tells you how well you’re covered for security and compliance.
If you frequently connect your computer to wireless displays or audio devices, the Windows key + K shortcut provides a quick way to access these connections without navigating through multiple menus. Here’s how: Open Connect Menu – Press Win + K to open the Connect menu. Connect to Devices – The menu will display available wireless displays, audio devices,…
In this second of our ‘Essentials Explained’ series, we explore how e-waste is currently disposed of, what happens to it afterwards, plus various initiatives and strategies aimed at reducing the ever-increasing pile of discarded electronics. What Is E-Waste? Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to any electronic device that has reached the end of its useful life and is discarded. This…
Following in from the last 2 weeks, here are 10 more (final) top iPhone tips / tricks you may not know about that could make your life easier and help you to be more productive: 1. Shift Your Keyboard Left or Right for One-Handed Typing If you often find yourself needing to type with one hand, especially while multitasking…
Summer is the perfect time to refresh your Android skills and boost your productivity, whether you’re in the office or on the go. In this second of our two articles on the subject, we’ve gathered together 10 more top tips to help you make the most of your Android device during the sunny season, keeping you efficient, secure, and…
