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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that all UK Crypto-ATMs must be shut down. The FCA says this is because none of the cryptoasset firms registered with the FCA have been approved to offer crypto ATM services. The FCA says: “We regularly warn consumers that cryptoassets are unregulated and high-risk which means people are very … Continue reading Security Stop-Press : Illegal Crypto-Currency ATMs To Be Shut Down →

If you’ve started using Windows 11 and, as a long-time Windows user, you’d prefer the Start button to still be on the left rather than centred, here’s how to move it back: – Press the Windows Key + I to open the ‘Settings’ app. – Select ‘Personalisation’ and ‘Taskbar’. – Select ‘Taskbar behaviours’. – Click … Continue reading Tech Tip – Windows 11 : Realign the Start button To The Left →

The newly developed ‘Infinity Train’ in Australia uses gravitational energy to fully recharge its battery-electric systems on its outward journey so that no additional charging is required for the return trip. Gravitational Energy?  Gravitational Energy is the potential energy associated with the gravitational field, which is released when the objects fall towards each other. An example … Continue reading Sustainability : Gravity-Powered Electric Battery Train →

In response to the invasion of Ukraine, Microsoft has suspended all new sales of Microsoft products and services in Russia. Other Aspects Of Its Business Too   Microsoft has described how it has been “horrified, angered and saddened” by the “unjustified, unprovoked and unlawful invasion by Russia” which has led to its decision to suspend sales to Russia. In addition … Continue reading Tech News : Microsoft Halts Sales In Russia →

Microsoft has announced that higher demand for cloud services resulting from home and hybrid working is the reason why it will delay its planned commercial price increases for Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft 365. Two Week Grace Period   An announcement posted in the ‘Partner Center’ section of Microsoft’s website states that the commercial price rises announced back in … Continue reading Tech News : Microsoft Delays Price Increases (For 2 Weeks) →

In this article, we look at what Starlink is and why it has been making the news in the last couple of weeks. What Is Starlink?  Starlink, operated by billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX company uses a constellation of low orbit satellites around the earth (launched by SpaceX rockets) to provide broadband internet. Starlink provides satellite … Continue reading Featured Article : What’s All the Fuss About Starlink? →

In this article, we take a brief look at what agile working is, plus how technology contributes to it. Agile Agile working refers to the idea of connecting processes, people, technology, time, and place to create a dynamic workforce. By giving workers the freedom and maximum flexibility to work where and when they want, thereby minimising … Continue reading Tech Insight : What Is ‘Agile’ Working? →

There has been a warning that a banking trojan (malware) named SharkBot, which can steal financial details and initiate money transfers from compromised devices is spreading via fake Antivirus Apps. The apps, reported to be available in the Google Play Store, have been identified as Antivirus Super Cleaner, Atom Clean-Booster Antivirus, Alpha Antivirus Cleaner, and Powerful … Continue reading Security Stop-Press : Sharkbot Banking Malware Spreading Via Fake Antivirus Apps →

If you’re finding that you’re keeping up with the news more lately, try using ‘Widgets’ to catch upon the news at a glance in Windows 11. Here’s how: – Sign into your Microsoft account. – To show or hide the widgets board, select the Widgets icon on the taskbar, press the Windows logo key  + … Continue reading Tech Tip – Personalising News With Widgets →

Tesco and Asda have announced that they are to trial the use of a coating for fruit that’s made from the same materials found in peels, seeds, and pulps as a way to extend shelf life, fight food waste, and reduce the need for packaging. Tackling Food Waste  The UK throws away a staggering 6.6 million … Continue reading Sustainability : Tesco And Asda To Trial ‘Extra Skin’ Technology To Extend Fruit Shelf Life →