Tech Tip  :   Turn Off “Quick Access” View

In Windows 10, although the ‘Quick Access’ view can help you find a recently or commonly used file or folder, you may also find it helpful and faster to have the familiar “This PC” view from Windows 7 and Windows 8. Here’s how to switch Explorer to it: Click “View”...

Possible Russian Involvement in Brexit Vote

A UK lawmaker’s committee report appears to imply that a website (used to register for voting in the EU ‘Brexit’ referendum) may have been caused to crash by a cyber attack carried out by a foreign power. DDoS Attack? The Public Administration and Constitutional...

Taxi Firm Introduces Facial Recognition

A ride-hailing service called Careem (similar to Uber but operating in more than fifty cities in the Middle East and North Africa) is adding facial recognition software to its driver app to help with customer safety. Is The Actual Driver The Authorized Driver? The...

Tougher US Border Checks Could Mean Divulging Passwords

It has been reported that President Trump’s administration may be about to introduce new measures that will require foreign travellers give up their phones / mobile devices and various passwords when entering the US. Bon Voyage? The new rules will even apply to those...

Microsoft Word Hack – Patch Available

Microsoft has moved to patch a vulnerability in its ‘Word’ program in order to stop hackers and scammers from exploiting it to spread bank account snooping malware. What Does This Mean For Your Business? This is another example of how cyber-criminals are using a...