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In this insight, we look at what’s good about Google Maps, what may be less ideal about it, plus we provide 10 examples of alternative mapping and navigation apps. What’s Good About Google Maps?  Before we look at potential reasons for trying alternatives, it’s worth acknowledging why Google Maps (with 1.8 billion monthly active users … Continue reading Tech Insight : Google Maps Alternatives →

A recent Sky News report said that when ChatGPT was recently asked by a journalist “who won the UK general election 2024?”, the chatbot replied that Labour had won a “significant victory”, even though the general election hasn’t happened yet. Context Too  The Sky News report highlights how, despite being asked the question by one of their journalists several … Continue reading Tech News : ChatGPT Says Labour Has Already Won →

Following the success of their partnership last year, Google has announced that it has acquired Cameyo, thereby enabling virtualised Windows apps to be integrated into ChromeOS. Why? Google says that its research (such as a new Forrester study) has highlighted a “fundamental shift in how businesses operate”. Google says that businesses are now turning to “web-based applications” to unlock … Continue reading Tech News : Google Acquisition Means Windows App Support For ChromeOS →

At Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC24), the company announced the launch of its new, standalone, homegrown, password manager app for iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, Mac and Windows. The free app, simply called ‘Passwords’, an extension of Apple’s iCloud Keychain feature, is set to debut with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15, and is … Continue reading An Apple Byte : New Standalone Apple Password Manager App →

Google has announced that Google Maps Timeline (formerly known as Location History) data will be stored locally on users’ devices instead of their Google account (in the Cloud) from December 1, 2024. Timeline helps users track routes, trips, and places they have been to over time if Location History and Web & App Activity settings … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Google Maps Data Security Announcement →

New research from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that even though Europe may outspend the US on clean energy this year, China’s clean energy spending plans will massively surpass that of Europe and the US combined. China In First Place  The ‘World Energy Investment 2024’ report from the IEA, which tracks capital flows … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : China Set To Dominate World Green-Energy Budget →

This video-update explains how to customise your LinkedIn URL to something more relevant for you … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-June-How-to-change-your-LinkedIn-URL.mp4

Quick Access in Windows File Explorer allows you to pin frequently used folders and files, making them easily accessible. Customising Quick Access can save you time when navigating to commonly used locations. Here’s how to do it : – Open File Explorer. – Navigate to the folder you want to pin. – Right-click on the … Continue reading Tech Tip – How To Customise Quick Access in File Explorer →

While WhatsApp might be better known as a mobile app to communicate with friends and family – it can actually be a valuable business tool. Here, we look at WhatsApp Business and the ways you can use it to boost your marketing and improve connections with your customers. What is WhatsApp Business? WhatsApp Business is … Continue reading How to use WhatsApp Business →

Here we look at why organisations need to have an effective employee offboarding procedure in place and suggest a checklist for you that could form the basis of this procedure. Why?  Members of organisations inevitably change over time for various reasons, perhaps to relocate to another job and move away, or they may be asked … Continue reading Ex-Employees : Offboarding Checklist →