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Energy regulator Ofgem is warning consumers to beware of scam email messages claiming to offer discounts on energy bills. The phishing scam messages invite recipients to apply for the £400 “non-repayable discount” by following a link to a fake Ofgem phishing website to provide personal details and set up a direct debit to receive the … Continue reading Security Stop-Press : Beware Energy Bills Scam →

If you’re using Microsoft Word and you need to put a list in alphabetical order based on the second word in each list entry, e.g. by surname in a list of names, here’s how: – Highlight the text list. – Click on the A-Z button in the top menu (Home > Sort), and ‘Options’ (bottom … Continue reading Tech Tip – Putting A List In Alphabetical Order By Surname In Microsoft Word →

A new study by 1Password has revealed that almost half of employees put their companies at risk by using risky online habits to avoid difficulties logging in and out of apps at work. Taking Risks With Company Security  The study, by passwords manager maker 1Password which surveyed 2,000 US workers, found that 44 per cent … Continue reading Tech News : Nearly Half of Employees Use Risky Login Practices →

Google has been given the largest ever anti-trust fine of 4.125 billion euros from the EU, following an unsuccessful appeal. What Was The Anti-Trust Issue?  The European Commission (EC) originally fined Google in 2018 for breaching its anti-trust laws by forcing Android phone-makers to install the Google search and web browser apps in order to … Continue reading Tech News : Record €4 Billion Fine For Google Upheld →

Aviation tracker website Flightradar24 has reported that the RAF plane flight carrying Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin from Edinburgh to London on September 13 was the most-tracked flight ever. Tracked By 5 Million It was reported that 5 million people tracked the RAF flight, which beats the previous record of 2.9 million people who tracked the … Continue reading Featured Article : Queen’s Coffin Aboard Most Tracked Flight Ever →

In this insight, we look at what OnlyFans is, its features and benefits, and alternative platforms that offer similar services. What Is It?  Launched in 2016, London-based OnlyFans is a subscription-based content hosting and sharing platform which has around 150 million registered users (according to its founder – although other estimates vary), and more than … Continue reading Tech Insight : What Is OnlyFans? →

The most popular altcoin and second-largest cryptocurrency by volume, Ethereum, has switched to a new operating model which uses 99.95 per cent less energy! The Merge  ‘The Merge,’ which the change is being called, and which finally happened on September 15, refers to the original Ethereum Mainnet merging with a separate proof-of-stake blockchain called the … Continue reading Sustainability In Tech : Environmental Ethereum? →

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has reported that cyber criminals are using malware that can log into compromised YouTube accounts and upload a gaming video (disguised as a game cheat) which distributes malware. The videos prompt gamers to click on a link in the description and disable Windows SmartScreen. This results in the victim downloading RedLine Trojan … Continue reading Security Stop-Press : Gaming Videos On YouTube Spreading Malware →

If you’d like to customise and personalise your Chrome browser, including changing the colour, the theme, and the avatar, here’s how: – Click on the three dots (top right) and click on ‘Settings.’ – Click on ‘You and Google.’ – Pick a theme colour and pick an avatar. – To add a theme, click on … Continue reading Tech Tip – Customise Google Chrome →

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8th, we take a look at the technology the 96-year-old monarch was known to use during her reign. Did Queen Elizabeth Embrace or Avoid Tech? Queen Elizabeth II very much embraced and enjoyed technology, particularly what we would recognise as the most up-to-date tech for communication … Continue reading Featured Article : The Queen and iPad →