Entries by Ross

Copyright and AI

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It had to happen eventually. Writers, artists and others are realising that they need to protect themselves as it has become clearer that AI uses multiple sources to find the information people are using for research. The information collected by AI is not attributed so it is impossible to know where it has come from. […]

Cyber criminals are increasingly using pictures for phishing

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Cyber criminals are luring victims to click on images rather than downloading malicious files or clicking on suspicious links. When you click on it, you don’t go to the real website, instead it is a fake site that is designed to steal your personal information. Watch out for unexpected emails, particularly for bad spelling and […]

What is a circular economy?

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If you are concerned about the environment and the effects of your business on the planet there is an interesting experiment being carried out in Amsterdam. It is called the Circular Economy and its aim is to break the link between economic activity and using up the earth’s resources. Currently being tried out in the […]

Looking for a new laptop?

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We came across this review in the Guardian for what looks to be a relatively affordable new laptop. The Framework Laptop 13 is fixable and upgradeable and installed with Windows 11. According to the review “the new parts are compatible with older machines. The laptop is thin, light and made of recycled aluminium. It looks […]

January saw a huge collection of security updates

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Security patches were issued for patches for iOS, Chrome, Windows, Apple, Firefox and more. Here’s a short summary but you can find out more on this in Wired here Apple has released iOS 16.3 along with a new feature that allows you to use security keys as an extra layer of protection for your Apple ID. […]

It is not bosses but in-demand staff who dictate employment conditions

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Raj Choudhury, an economist from Harvard Business School, is quoted in a Wired article as arguing that the most sought-after job candidates who end up shaping what our jobs look like. His most recent deduction is that staff now demand much greater flexibility than ever before. That means employers will need to be open to […]

Very Happy Christmas

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..and if you are a small business or sole trader who hasn’t yet tried our support services, why not get in touch in the New Year. Our tailored support packages will ensure all your IT needs are met and your equipment runs smoothly. We always provide practical advice that utilises both existing technology and newer […]

Why is sustainability important to your business?

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Obviously sustainability is important to the future of the planet but why is it equally important for businesses to demonstrate? Sustainability in business refers to more than just the environment.  According to the Harvard business school it covers “: the effect a business has on the environment, and the effect a business has on society, […]

Measuring productivity and why it is important

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In the current difficult economic climate how well a business is performing may be crucial to survival. Measuring its productivity is therefore important. Productivity is the measure of production against efficiency, and it is especially important in an era of remote or flexible working patterns. According to Opus Energy, 86% of UK SMEs believe productivity […]

Will the mini budget help your business?

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There were several items in the mini budget that the Government claims will help businesses. They include: 45% higher rate of income tax abolished for England, Wales and Northern Ireland taxpayers One single higher rate of income tax of 40% from April next year Reverse recent rise in National Insurance (NI) from 6 November Cancel […]