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Government announces digital wallet for official documentation

By M2 Computing on January 27, 2025 in Blog, Infrastructure, New technology

The government has introduced plans to let UK citizens carry official documents in their phone wallets. It says the move would modernise the often-antiquated world of ID documentation and provide a way for Brits to access things like their Driving Licence or Passport digitally – on a device they’re likely to always be carrying. Privacy experts, on the other hand, have heavily criticised the move for its potential to allow additional surveillance, calling it akin to “putting Big Brother in your pocket”.

5 browser tab tricks for pro productivity

By M2 Computing on January 24, 2025 in Blog, Tips & tricks

The humble browser tab has done wonders for productivity, allowing users to cycle between huge numbers of windows and projects with ease.

How safe is it to log in with Facebook or Google?

By M2 Computing on January 17, 2025 in Blog, Google, Security

Countless websites now allow users to create accounts using their existing Facebook or Google credentials, rather than signing in with their email address and creating a new password. This seems a quick, easy and convenient way to get access, but how safe is it?

Effective technology the key to unlocking UK productivity woes

By M2 Computing on January 10, 2025 in Blog, New technology, Productivity

A ‘reimagining’ if workplace technology could provide the solution to ongoing concerns about stalling workplace productivity.

PM promises to ‘unleash AI’ for productivity and economic boost

By M2 Computing on January 6, 2025 in Blog, New technology, Productivity

Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has pledged to make the UK an AI “superpower”, in a bid to leverage tech developments to boost growth and deliver key services more effectively.

Dell chief outlines his AI predictions for 2025

By M2 Computing on December 16, 2024 in Blog, New technology, Topical

The world of artificial intelligence is set for a big year, as 2025 is being viewed by many as the year it goes truly mainstream, fundamentally changing the way everyone uses technology.

Google takes quantum leap with ‘mind boggling’ chip

By M2 Computing on December 13, 2024 in Blog, Google, New technology

The world of quantum computing has taken a huge step forward after tech giant Google unveiled a new, ultra-powerful chip.

Beware of Christmas cyber scams

By M2 Computing on December 9, 2024 in Blog, Topical, Web privacy

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year – not just for children, retailers and pantomime stars, but for cybercriminals too. With it being a time when people are both spending more money online, but also rushing around with much on their minds, it provides a fertile environment for criminals to strike.

Microsoft improves Edge speed to take the shine off Chrome

By M2 Computing on December 6, 2024 in Blog, Internet, Microsoft

Microsoft has gone back to basics with an update to its Edge browser that it hopes will offer a boost for those with older or more entry-level devices.

Five tools you never knew MS Word offered

By M2 Computing on December 2, 2024 in Blog, Microsoft, Tips & tricks

Microsoft’s word processing tool is near ubiquitous – with everyone from the biggest businesses to youngsters doing their homework all using the application.

However, even though you may use it every day, there’s likely still some features of Word you may not know about. Microsoft is, after all, famed for packing its programs full of features and productivity-boosting elements.

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