The urban myths surrounding malware
People need to wake up to the harsh realities of online security, says a visiting professor at the University of Surrey. Professor Alan Woodward, who advises ...
Cyber attacks: Prevention is cheaper than cure
According to the government department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) small to medium enterprises are becoming increasingly susceptible to cyber attacks, putting their confidential information ...
How to work smarter on the move
Modern technology allows us to work from pretty much any location. But there are restrictions – so, when travelling, plan your time in advance and understand ...
ICO fine slashes PPI spam messages by half
The number of payment protection insurance (PPI) spam text messages being sent has significantly reduced since the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fined two individuals last November, ...
Out of the blue – smaller icons but still no start button
Microsoft is thought to be planning an update to Windows 8 for release later this year. So what are the new features we should be looking ...
Excel shortcuts add up to time savings
You may already be using some of the many convenient keyboard shortcuts available in Excel. But with so many on offer, just how many do you ...
Summer release rumoured for iPhone 5s
American tech giant Apple is rumoured to be starting production on its newest iPhone ahead of a launch planned for this summer. Apple typically releases its ...
At 40th landmark, more phones than toothbrushes
The mobile phone celebrated its 40th birthday this month with the anniversary highlighting just how far the technology has come. From humble beginnings, the invention has ...
Days of the password are numbered
As hackers make advancements in cracking techniques and users continue to choose unsophisticated passwords, is it time to move away from conventional thinking in search of ...













