by alex | Mar 16, 2017 | newsletter
Worries about the security vulnerabilities in ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) devices just reached a new level after a Canadian ‘adult sensual lifestyle products’ manufacturer was found to have been secretly tracking their customers’ use of their sex toys. Big Turn-Off...
by alex | Mar 16, 2017 | newsletter
Last week Ofcom (the telecoms regulator) announced that BT has agreed to legally separate from Openreach, which owns and operates the UK’s broadband infrastructure. Why The Split? Through Openreach, BT owns (and is responsible for providing) the vast majority of...
by alex | Mar 12, 2017 | newsletter
In response to complaints by Microsoft Windows 10 ‘Home’ edition users that the enforced reboots required for some updates are disruptive, Microsoft is enabling users to choose when their updates are installed, as from next month. Schedule Your Updates Days In Advance...
by alex | Mar 11, 2017 | newsletter
IBM is preparing to offer a service that gives access to (and use of) a powerful, universal quantum computer, via the cloud, thereby enabling users to solve complex problems and innovate. More Power, Greater Capabilities The service, which will be called IBM Q, will...
by alex | Mar 10, 2017 | newsletter
Sage One customers have reportedly received letters informing them that as of April 1st this year, the price for the service will be increased by 50%, from £10 per month to £15 per month. Greater Value From Enhancements = Pay More. According to the letter, the stated...
by alex | Mar 10, 2017 | newsletter
The value of a unit of the web-based crypto currency ‘Bitcoin’ has exceeded the value of an ounce of gold for the first time. Last week, the markets recorded the value of a unit of Bitcoin at $1,268, compared to a troy ounce of gold at $1,233. A troy ounce is an...
