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The UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has proposed a new set of rules to tighten up network security against cyberattacks in broadband and mobile carriers. Amongst The Strongest In The World  The government says that the new regulations and code of practice, developed with the National Cyber Security Centre and Ofcom, […]

A study by the University of South Australia’s Future Industries Institute has revealed that no plan for the recycling of end-of-life wind turbines has meant that they are causing a waste problem that looks set to get worse. What’s The Problem? There are several key issues at the root of the end-of-life wind turbine waste

If you’d like a really fast way to sketch out your creative ideas on a digital canvas and quickly download or share the image, try Google Canvas. Here’s how it works: – Go to https://canvas.apps.chrome/. – Choose a pen, pencil, crayon, eraser, colour, size, and opacity from the left-hand menu. Click on the layers symbol (top

In this article, we look at how the risks to businesses posed by pirated software can far outweigh the benefits of using it, and how you can protect your business from the true costs of pirated software. Benefits  On the surface, there appears to be some clear benefits to using pirated software such as acquiring

Thames Water has said that it wants to work with data centres in its jurisdiction to enable them to use raw water rather than drinking quality water for cooling. Switching To Raw Rather Than Drinking Quality Water  Just as the drought has led Thames Water to introduce a hosepipe ban affecting 15 million customers in

With the world facing a considerable semiconductor microchip shortage, we take a look at the causes and effects of the shortage plus some potential solutions. Why Is This Important?  Microchips are now included in virtually everything from watches to white goods and crucially in larger, high demand, big industry items such as cars. Many products

Following an experiment by Bristol and Cambridge Universities, Google has announced that it plans to run adverts on YouTube, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook, educating users about how to spot disinformation and misinformation. ‘Pre-Bunking’ Experiment  The University experiment which led to Google’s decision to run adverts was based on the idea of ‘pre-bunking’ from ‘Inoculation Theory.’

French company Alstom has announced a renewable energy world-first by operating a 100 per cent hydrogen train which only emits steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise. Replacing Diesel Trains  The train called the Coradia iLint, which operates on a route in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany, is the first of

In this article, we look at what ‘job phishing’ is, how it works, and how you can protect yourself from this type of fraud. What Is Job Phishing?  Job phishing refers to recruitment/employment scams where fraudsters pose as recruitment agents or reputable companies. The fraudsters post fake job descriptions and information about their businesses on