Mark Riddell

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The latest updates in Windows 10 and 11 introduce lock screen widgets powered by MSN. That means you can personalise your screen with whatever you like. And if you're not a fan, you can simply switch them off #LockScreen #Microsoft #Windows windowslatest.com/2024/04/08/mic…

ChatGPT's had a major upgrade from GPT-4 Turbo. New training has made it smarter and more conversational too. It's like talking to a person with AI intelligence. Have you tried it out yet? #ChatGPT #GPT4Upgrade #AIAdvancements techradar.com/computing/arti…

Snipping Tool is getting a makeover which will let you add emojis to your screen captures. It'll also be able to detect QR codes, for speedier sharing. Which emoji will your business use most often? #SnippingTool #emojis #NewFeatures windowscentral.com/software-apps/…

In 1996, Yahoo! ran TV ads in the US with the tagline "Do You Yahoo?". It's the first example of the internet entering the mainstream. Do you remember life before the internet? Or does the thought of that horrify you? #Yahoo #ThrowbackThursday #DoYouYahoo thisdayintechhistory.com/04/25/do-you-y…

A new scam that takes over existing Facebook accounts is doing the rounds. It turns the profiles into AI-themed accounts and offers free trials of popular AI apps, which turn out to be malware. Warn your team #MalwareAttack #Facebook #CyberSecurity tomsguide.com/computing/malw…

We love Windows 11 so much. You want your team to be more productive, right? The latest major upgrade, called Moment 5, gets this right on the nose. You should run the update right now #Windows11 #Moment5 #ProductivityBoost techradar.com/computing/wind…

Microsoft just dropped a new feature for the Excel web version. Now you can easily share links to your Sheet Views, making collaboration even more of a breeze. Are you an Excel lover or hater? #Microsoft #Excel #SheetView windowsreport.com/microsoft-exce…

Google has rolled out new bulk sender authentication requirements, and some Outlook emails are getting flagged as spam. There's a workaround: Add an Outlook .com alias to your account so you can email Gmail accounts #Microsoft #Gmail #Outlook windowscentral.com/software-apps/…

We've seen a surge in AI tools, but will AI hardware be the next big thing? Or is it more like a fancy gimmick that we don't really need? Are our phones enough to help us make use of AI? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one #AI #AIHardware #FutureTec 9to5google.com/2024/04/07/ai-…

On this day in 1983 the Osborne Executive, the OG portable computer, was released. But its early announcement crippled the company's cashflow. Talk about a blunder! Did you use one of these? #TechHistory #OsborneExecutive #anniversary thisdayintechhistory.com/04/18/osborne-…

Vultur îs an Android banking trojan (a type of malware) that can control your device remotely and steal your data. It starts with a text message claiming a suspicious transaction on your bank account - beware #Android #Malware #CyberSecurity thehackernews.com/2024/04/vultur…

When you choose the correct browser, it can do so much more than access the internet. Check out our latest tech update to see how Microsoft Edge can boost your productivity #Microsoft #Edge #ProductivityBooster m3networks.co.uk/techupdate/5-m…

Microsoft has dropped details about the support plan for Windows 10 when it reaches end of life in October next year. It starts at £48 per device and doubles each year. Ouch! Or you could upgrade to Windows 11 #Microsoft #Windows10 #Windows11 windowscentral.com/software-apps/…

Did you know you can customise Touchpad in Windows 11 for a smoother, more tailored experience? It includes things like tap gestures, finger gestures, and scroll and zoom settings. Just make sure to turn it on first! #Touchpad #Windows11 #personalisation windowscentral.com/software-apps/…

YouTube is testing an AI-powered feature that lets you skip straight to the good parts of a video, using just a double tap. The AI analyses viewer behaviour patterns to determine what we really want to see. Cool eh? #YouTube #NewFeature #YouTubePremium techradar.com/pro/software-s…

Ever heard of Ronald Wayne? He was one of the OG co-founders of Apple Computer in 1976. He left after 11 days, and sold his 10% share for $800. In 1982 that would've been worth $1.5 billion. Today? $250 billion. Ouch! #Apple #RonaldWayne #TechHistory thisdayintechhistory.com/04/12/who-in-t…

There’s another new cyber security threat, and this could be one of the most dangerous we’ve seen. Read our latest tech update for the details #PhishingScam #CyberSecurity #SubdoMailing m3networks.co.uk/techupdate/is-…

30 years ago, a software developer at Microsoft whipped up a temporary dialogue box for formatting drives. Guess what? That "temporary" fix is still around in Windows 11 today. You know what they say, if it's not broken... #Windows #Microsoft #OldUpdate theverge.com/2024/3/25/2411…

Use a free VPN on your Android device? Please check it. More than 15 free VPN apps from Google Play have been caught corrupting devices. Check and update yours - or just pay for a VPN instead #Android #FreeVPN #CyberSecurity bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/…