Following news that hackers have stolen encrypted backups from the parent company of popular password manager LastPass, we look at what password managers are, plus 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 recognised as having security limitations as well as others….
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 run on cloud-based infrastructure, and managed and maintained by…
Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) say they have modified a conventional diesel engine to run on mostly on hydrogen which could lead to CO2 emissions being cut by up to 85 per cent. Engine Converted The UNSW Sydney engineers have reported taking an automotive-size inline single-cylinder diesel engine, and modifying it to install an additional…
Royal Mail has reported that following their hit by 10 major LockBit ransomware attacks in January, some services have still not recovered, plus 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 branches, that the delivery of international items may take slightly…
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 of the words you want to select. – Holding…
Facebook, Instagram, and other social media sites may soon face lawsuits alleging that the way their algorithms work may be a factor in causing mental illness in some users. A Defective Product? In the US, a reported consolidation of lawsuits across multiple districts that are rumoured to be filed next month in the Northern District of California will allege that these…
With OpenAI’s ChatGPT making the headlines and quickly becoming a useful tool for many businesses, here we look at some of the more novel ways to use this innovative technology. 20 Ways Here are 20 ways to use ChatGPT that you may not have heard about: What Does This Mean For Your Business? Not only does ChatGPT have the…
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, robotics and natural language processing) to ensure that…
In this article, we look at how significant job cuts and other factors are evidence of a tech recession, what the causes are, plus 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 in the form of tech companies’ laying-off large numbers…
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a zero-energy condenser that can harvest drinking water from the humidity in the atmosphere 24/7. Could Solve Shortage Challenges In some parts of the world, fresh drinking water is scare. Two of the main options, therefore, are: – Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water but this requires a large amount of…
