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Video Update : Back Up Your LinkedIn Information

Losing all your LinkedIn data (profile, connections, posts etc) could be a major blow for many business people, so this video explains how to back everything up. The best part? It’s free! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first] https://mklink-videos.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/2024-November-How-To-Download-Linkedin-Data.mp4


Tech Tip – Use “Sticky Notes” for Quick Reminders and To-Do Lists

Sticky Notes in Windows allows you to jot down reminders, ideas, or to-do lists and keep them open on your desktop for quick reference. Here’s how to Use Sticky Notes: Open Sticky Notes: – Press Win + S, type Sticky Notes, and open the app. Create a New Note: – Click the + icon to … Continue reading Tech Tip – Use “Sticky Notes” for Quick Reminders and To-Do Lists


Featured Article : “Amazon Haul” Budget Shop

Amazon has announced the launch of a U.S. beta of its new Haul Store, an online shopping experience designed to rival low-cost e-commerce giants Temu and Shein. Products at $20 or Less  The Haul platform is to be integrated into the Amazon Shopping app and offers a range of products priced at $20 or less, … Continue reading Featured Article : “Amazon Haul” Budget Shop


Tech Insight : Malware That Exploits Facebook Ads

In this insight, in reviewing how a malvertising campaign is hijacking Facebook accounts to spread the SYS01stealer malware, we examine the tactics used, plus we look at the impact on businesses and steps organisations can take to protect themselves. Exposed By Bitdefender  Bucharest-based cybersecurity company Bitdefender has recently exposed a sophisticated malvertising campaign that leverages Facebook … Continue reading Tech Insight : Malware That Exploits Facebook Ads


Tech News : Bitcoin Surges Past $80,000 Amid Trump’s Crypto Revolution

Cryptocurrency Bitcoin’s value has surged past $80,000 for the first time, driven by market optimism following Donald Trump’s election victory and his promises to transform the United States into a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation. Control of Congress  Trump’s election as the next US president and his securing control of Congress, plus the Republican Party … Continue reading Tech News : Bitcoin Surges Past $80,000 Amid Trump’s Crypto Revolution


Tech News : UK Businesses Missed £111 Billion Tech Boost

A recent report from Virgin Media O2 Business and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) has revealed that if all UK businesses had embraced digital technology more extensively in 2021, the economy could have reaped a £111 billion boost in turnover. The Untapped Potential of Digitalisation  The report, titled ‘The Economic and Social … Continue reading Tech News : UK Businesses Missed £111 Billion Tech Boost


An Apple Byte : Apple Faces £3 Billion UK Lawsuit

Apple is facing a £3 billion legal claim in the UK, accused of anti-competitive practices and overcharging iCloud customers. Consumer group Which? has launched the class action on behalf of around 40 million UK iCloud users, alleging that Apple has effectively locked them into its service by restricting third-party alternatives, stifling competition, and inflating prices. … Continue reading An Apple Byte : Apple Faces £3 Billion UK Lawsuit


Security Stop Press : Sextortion Scams Get Even More Personal

Researchers at cybersecurity firm Barracuda have revealed that cybercriminals are now supercharging sextortion scams by using victims’ personal information, such as home addresses and Google Maps images, to make their threats more convincing and increase pressure to pay ransoms. These scams, designed to extort money from victims, account for around 3 per cent of targeted … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Sextortion Scams Get Even More Personal


Sustainability-in-Tech : Converting Waste Heat Into Power With Wood

Researchers at the University of Limerick (UL) and the University of Valencia have developed a method to convert waste heat into electricity using lignin, a byproduct of the paper industry, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional energy recovery methods. What Is Energy Recovery?  Energy recovery (heat recovery in this case) is the process of capturing … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Converting Waste Heat Into Power With Wood


Video Update : ChatGPT Search vs Google : Comparison

Given the magnitude of this function (and the likely impact it is having) this video goes into much more of a comparison between ChatGPT search and Google Search. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first] https://d36id32b62qono.cloudfront.net/2024-November-ChatGPT-Search-vs-Google-In-Depth.mp4