Intel has the inside track on Windows “refresh”
Chip manufacturer Intel appears to have lived up to its name, with a company chief suggesting he’s aware of a top-secret Windows update coming next year.
Zoom unveils host of new tools aimed at hybrid working
Communications platform Zoom has used its latest conference to announce a suite of new updates that put the company’s focus firmly on those using hybrid working practices.
Passkeys become default as Google seeks to kill the password
Google has established passkeys as the default method for logging into accounts – in a bid to kill off old-fashioned passwords for good.
Ransomware can take hold in just a matter of hours
The length of time it takes hackers to infect a system with ransomware has fallen significantly in recent years – dropping fivefold in just 48 months.
Channels versus Teams: What’s the difference?
What’s the difference between a Team and a Channel? It’s not the start of a dreadful joke, but a genuine question that has puzzled many users of MS Teams since it became the de facto business collaboration tool post-pandemic.
Copilot takes off as Microsoft launches AI assistant
Microsoft has officially unveiled Copilot, its new virtual assistant that pledges to be “Your everyday AI companion”.
The launch of Copilot comes as no surprise, with Microsoft announcing earlier this year that it was working with OpenAI (the team behind viral sensation and Turing Test-bothering bot ChatGPT) on a new virtual assistant.
Police among potential victims of huge data breach
Names and photographs of up to 20,000 officers could have been exposed following a data breach affecting UK police forces.
Google set to allow password sharing for families
A strongly rumoured feature may soon allow families to share passwords on Chrome, so they can easily access joint accounts.
Meta takes on Braverman in the war over encryption
Tech giants have again locked horns with the UK government in the ongoing fight around message encryption.
An @ttention-grabbing trick for reaching contacts
Microsoft has highlighted the way the @ symbol can be used in emails and meeting notifications, to really grab the attention of specific contacts.
Just like in MS Teams or various social networks, @ mentions are a valuable tool in Outlook, doing three things in one to ensure a message announces itself loud and clear to the intended recipient.
