Tech New : LinkedIn Shuts Down In China Over Censorship Row
Microsoft’s LinkedIn will be replaced with a “no social feed” version in China after criticism from the US that it has been complicit in the censorship of posts and profiles from Western journalists. Accusations From Home The accusations that LinkedIn appeared to be appeasing and complicit with the Chinese Communist Party and its censorship rules […]
Tech Insight : Your Guide to Choosing the Right AI Model in 2025
In this week’s tech insight, here’s a handy guide to the major (and now plentiful) generative AI models available, including what they do best, and how to access them. Which One Is Right For You? The AI boom is showing no signs of slowing. Whether it’s for writing, coding, design, research, or customer support, generative […]
Tech Insight : Windows 11 Updates & VBScript Kill-Off ?
In this insight, we look at the implications of Microsoft’s announcement that the Windows 11 24H2 update is being tested in a pre-release stage and the deprecation of VBScript is being initiated by making it an optional feature. What Did Microsoft Say? Microsoft has announced that it is making this year’s annual feature update Windows […]
Tech Insight : Windows 11
With the launch of Microsoft’s Windows 11 recently announced in an online event, we take a brief look at what’s new with this new OS, how it challenges Apple, and when it’s available. Early Preview + Free Update An early preview version of the new Microsoft Windows 11, next generation OS will be released for […]
Tech Insight : Windows 10 vs Windows 11
In this insight, we compare and contrast the Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, focusing on how they perform in key areas like user interface, performance, security, compatibility, and cost. Rolled Out 2021 Since Microsoft’s rolled out Windows 11 in October 2021, many businesses have been deciding whether to upgrade or remain on Windows 10 […]
Tech Insight : Will WhatsApp Stay Free?
In this tech insight, we look at how WhatsApp currently makes money, explore potential reasons why it might introduce charges in the future, compare its revenue model with competing messaging apps, and analyse the possible impact the introduction of any changes could have. Currently A Free, Seamless Messaging Service (For Personal Users) First introduced in […]
Tech Insight : Will SearchGPT Overtake Google?
The new ‘SearchGPT’ (prototype) AI search feature which OpenAI plans to eventually integrate directly into ChatGPT is being seen by some as the future of search and a potential challenger to Google Search. What Is SearchGPT? At present, OpenAI (the makers of ChatGPT) describes the prototype version of SearchGPT, which is currently being tested in […]
Tech Insight : Why Y-Combinator?
In this insight we look at what ‘Y Combinator’ is, how it works, who it’s worked with, and how it’s made the news recently. Startup Accelerator and Venture Capital Firm Y Combinator is a well-known startup accelerator and venture capital firm based in the United States. It was founded in 2005 by Paul Graham, Robert […]
Tech Insight : Why Use Outsourced IT Support?
Looking at this question in two parts, here we’ll be firstly looking at the pros and cons of opting for outsourced IT support. The Popularity Of Outsourced IT Support A considerable number of businesses in the UK now use outsourced IT support, as outsourcing has become a popular way for businesses to access specialised expertise […]
Tech Insight : Why Solid Black Bars May Be Best For Redacted Text
In this insight, we look at how to best to avoid redacted text from being ‘unredacted’ by certain software tools, and we look at what researchers advise based on recent experiments. The Problem For businesses and organisations, the increased need for data sharing and/or making some data public can mean that certain (sensitive) parts of […]