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Video Update : Get More LinkedIn Connections

Get more LinkedIn connections by requesting to connect with people the right way! [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-Feb-Best-Practice-Linkedin-Connection.mp4


Tech Tip – Right-Click the Start Button for a Quick Admin Menu

You don’t always need to go through multiple menus to access key system tools—there’s a shortcut! Here’s how it works: How to: – Right-click the Start button (or press Win + X). – This opens a hidden menu with direct access to Task Manager, Device Manager, Power Options, and more. – This is ideal for … Continue reading Tech Tip – Right-Click the Start Button for a Quick Admin Menu


Featured Article : UK Government Demands Apple Reveal Your Data

The UK government has reportedly ordered Apple to grant it access to encrypted data stored in iCloud by users worldwide, a move that has sparked fierce debate over privacy, security, and government surveillance. IPA The demand, issued under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA), represents one of the most significant clashes between a government and … Continue reading Featured Article : UK Government Demands Apple Reveal Your Data


Tech Insight : UK’s New Cyber Severity Scale

The UK’s Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) has now started categorising cyber events using a scale designed to assess the impact and severity of attacks (similar to the Richter scale for earthquakes). What is the Cyber Monitoring Centre? The Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) is an independent, non-profit organisation founded by the UK’s insurance industry to enhance … Continue reading Tech Insight : UK’s New Cyber Severity Scale


Tech News : Google Lifts AI Ban on Weapons and Surveillance

Google has revised its AI principles, lifting its ban on using artificial intelligence (AI) for the development of weapons and surveillance tools. What Did the Previous Principles State? In 2018, Google established its Responsible AI Principles to guide the ethical use of artificial intelligence in its products and services. Among these was a clear commitment … Continue reading Tech News : Google Lifts AI Ban on Weapons and Surveillance


Tech News : Banning Mobiles : Impact On School Children

A recent study by the University of Birmingham has revealed that banning smartphones during school hours does not necessarily lead to improved mental health or academic performance among students. The SMART Schools Study  The SMART Schools study, conducted by the University of Birmingham, set out to evaluate whether banning phone use throughout the school day … Continue reading Tech News : Banning Mobiles : Impact On School Children


Company Check : Microsoft 365 Users Must Opt Out to Avoid Price Hike for Copilot

Microsoft 365 subscribers are facing a price increase unless they actively opt out of Microsoft’s Copilot AI. The tech giant has announced that its AI assistant will now be bundled into Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans, leading to higher subscription fees for users who do not take action. While Microsoft claims this reflects added … Continue reading Company Check : Microsoft 365 Users Must Opt Out to Avoid Price Hike for Copilot


Security Stop Press : Australia Bans DeepSeek From Government Devices

Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices, citing national security concerns. The directive mandates the removal of all DeepSeek products from government systems. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke called it an “unacceptable risk.” DeepSeek, a Chinese AI start-up, recently launched a chatbot rivalling Western models at a lower cost, but scrutiny over its data … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Australia Bans DeepSeek From Government Devices


Sustainability-in-Tech : New Class Of Sustainable Bacteria-Made Textiles

London-based biomaterials company Modern Synthesis has unveiled a new class of nonwoven materials derived from ‘bacterial nanocellulose’. Sustainable Alternative To Other Materials These innovative textiles can be made to replace everything from plastic films to leathers, thereby offering a sustainable alternative to some of the fashion and automotive industries’ most environmentally damaging materials. Who Is … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : New Class Of Sustainable Bacteria-Made Textiles


Video Update : A Brilliant Way To Create Your Perfect Customer Avatar

If you want to sell to more customers, check out this clever way to create your ideal customer avatar, directly from social media data. [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-Feb-Brilliant-Way-To-Create-Your-Ideal-Customer-Avatar.mp4