Archive for May 2024
New Windows Screenshot Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns
The new AI-powered Windows ‘Recall’ feature that takes 5-second screenshots to generate a searchable timeline of everything a user has interacted with has prompted security and privacy concerns. What Is Recall? The Recall feature for Windows (currently in preview status) is a new feature that’s exclusive to Microsoft’s forthcoming Copilot+ PCs. Recall takes snapshots of…
Read MoreWindows 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…
Read MoreEE and Plusnet Customers To Get Refund From BT
After an Ofcom investigation that found BT didn’t give clear and simple information to customers who signed up to deal with its subsidiaries EE and Plusnet, BT has been told it must refund early exit fees and let existing affected customers walk away penalty-free. What Happened? Under new consumer protection rules, known as ‘General Conditions’…
Read MoreMicrosoft/Truecaller Now Answers Phone Using Your Voice
A new partnership means that Truecaller’s AI Assistant can use Microsoft Azure AI Speech technology to enable Truecaller to answer your phone (via the Truecaller app) using an authentic AI version of your voice. Truecaller Truecaller is a mobile app, available on iOS and Android, that offers caller identification, call blocking, and spam filtering services.…
Read MoreDMCC Bill May Force Apple To Open Up
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC) which becomes law later this year (autumn) and is aimed at promoting fair competition, regulating digital markets, and protecting consumer rights in the UK, may mean that Apple will need to open up its business practices. Continue reading … …Free MSP Standard Access Required Thank you for…
Read MoreFinns Finally Fabricate Fungus Fodder
Finish company Enifer is bringing back a protein made from fungus (a microprotein) that was first developed and used in the 1970s for animal feed but could now work as a sustainable protein source for the human diet. Pekilo ® Enifer’s Pekilo ® microprotein was developed from fungus in the 70s and used for fifteen…
Read MoreRampant Referrals for MSPs – Part 13
Recap : As a quick recap last time, we concluded the ‘who’ of your communications, in terms of the various different stakeholders that you can be communicating with. We did this by ensuring that you : – Start With an Offer.– Change your offer – different types.– Changing the offer – different times.– Provida a Regular…
Read MoreRampant Referrals for MSPs – Part 12
Recap : As a quick recap, last time we looked at communicating with your stakeholder groups by firstly looking at those groups over whom you have the most control and this meant reviewing onboarding sessions with your clients, then reviewing onboarding sessions with your staff and other suppliers and then looking at developing your referral packs…
Read MoreMicrosoft Asks Hundreds Of Employees In China To Re-Locate
It’s been reported in Chinese state media that Microsoft has asked at least 100 employees to consider relocating to other countries. Why? It’s been reported that Microsoft has asked hundreds of its China-based employees, particularly those involved in cloud computing and AI, to consider relocating to other countries. It’s thought that this decision was prompted…
Read MoreTasty Offering : Raspberry Pi
With Raspberry Pi Ltd considering an Initial Public Offering, we look at what this kind of computer is, its value in promoting computer literacy, and what similar alternatives there are. Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi, the most well-known Pi, is a series of small, affordable, single-board computers (SBCs) developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in the United…
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