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Think your antivirus is enough? If your browser isn’t secure, your data, and even your logins, could be at risk. Luckily, tightening things up takes just a few minutes. Here’s how: How to lock things down (Chrome example): – Click the three dots in the top right, then go to Settings. – Select Privacy and … Continue reading Tech Tip – Secure Your Web Browser in Under 5 Minutes
It’s been reported that fears of Trump-era tariffs hitting Chinese imports have sparked a wave of iPhone upgrades, with Apple hoping to offset price pressures by ramping up production in India. However, in a recent update (changing daily it seems!) the Trump administration has exempted smartphones and computers from the recently imposed tariffs, including the … Continue reading Featured Article : Tariff Fears : Apple Upgrade Rush
In this Tech Insight, we look at Microsoft’s newly promoted set of seven Windows 11 tips—designed to help users get more from the operating system ahead of Windows 10’s looming end-of-life deadline. Hoping To Smooth The Upgrade Path With support for Windows 10 set to end on 14 October 2025, Microsoft is stepping up efforts … Continue reading Tech Insight : Microsoft Highlights 7 Boosts For Windows 11
A judge has ruled that the UK government’s legal dispute with Apple over encrypted data access must be heard in public, rejecting claims that secrecy was needed for national security reasons. The Encryption Battle That Spilled Into the Open At the heart of this case is Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) system, a tool designed … Continue reading Tech News : UK Government Not Allowed To Hide Apple Encryption Battle
Meta is introducing stricter controls on how teenagers interact with its apps – including new parental permissions for Instagram and an expanded rollout of Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger. More Built-In Restrictions for Younger Teens Meta’s Teen Accounts are getting tougher. Originally launched in September 2024 for Instagram, these accounts are designed to give … Continue reading Tech News : Meta Tightens Teen Safety Rules
WhatsApp users are pushing back against the forced rollout of Meta’s new AI chatbot, which appears in the app without warning and offers no option to disable it. Forced AI Integration Leaves Users Fuming Meta AI, a chatbot integrated into WhatsApp, is being promoted as a virtual assistant that can answer questions and spark ideas, … Continue reading Company Check : Backlash Over New WhatsApp AI Intrusion
Microsoft has quietly reintroduced its controversial Recall feature in the Windows 11 Release Preview channel for Copilot+ PCs, ahead of a broader launch in 2025. Recall uses AI to take automatic screenshots every few seconds, storing them locally so users can search their screen history using natural language. It’s pitched as a time-saving tool, but … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Controversial ‘Recall’ Feature in Windows 11 Preview
Scientists at the University of Oregon have found a cleaner, electrochemical way to create pure iron metal using saltwater and iron oxide, potentially slashing the carbon footprint of one of the world’s dirtiest industries. Why Ironmaking Needs a Rethink Iron is the backbone of global infrastructure. From bridges to buildings and car bodies to cookware, … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Scientists Make Iron Without Blast Furnaces
CoPilot now makes it simple to automate tasks and gives you an entire project area dedicated to adding and editing tasks which you can setup and run to help you automate your business! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first] https://mklink-videos.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/2025-April-Automate-Recurring-Tasks-via-CoPilot-Actions.mp4
Looking for a Photoshop alternative that won’t cost a penny? GIMP 3.0 is free, open-source, has some powerful image editing tools, and now has a cleaner layout and non-destructive editing. Why it’s worth a look: The recently updated GIMP has a new interface that’s is easier to navigate, and there’s non-destructive layer editing i.e., you … Continue reading Tech Tip – Free Pro-Quality Photo Editing With GIMP 3.0