Netflix now lets you PIN-lock your profile – here's how
Netflix has announced a new set of parental controls that offer users more flexibility over what the…
April 7, 2020 8:49 pm BST
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Microsoft's 2020 internship programme is now reliant on Microsoft Teams
Microsoft’s internship programme will go on despite the ongoing pandemic − the tech giant has invite…
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Remember Skype? It's trying to coax you back with a brand new feature
Skype's new 'Meet Now' feature allows hosts to start a conference call without downloading an app or…
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Zoom tries to make Zoombombing a thing of the past with tighter meeting controls
Zoom has opted to combat so-called Zoombombers by tightening up the process of joining a meeting. As…
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Plex adds Chromecast support, debuts new Android TV and Apple TV UI
The firm behind the Plex media server software has announced a slew of new updates that's sure to ma…
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What is a bug bounty? From $100 to $1 million and beyond, these tech firms pay big for security tips
After online rumours started whirling about hacks related to Houseparty, the video-based social netw…
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How to delete a Zoom account permanently
First Houseparty, now Zoom. Both of the video chat sensations have come under heavy fire this week, …
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BT’s virtual baking lessons make teaching kids to code a piece of cake
BT is teaching kids how to code with a tasty cake analogy to keep your little ones learning during t…
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Scared of Zoom and Houseparty? Facebook Messenger lands on desktop
Usually, it's Facebook on the wrong end of privacy storms, but in these unheard of times, new commun…
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Why Zoom is attracting so much criticism right now
Zoom, the video conferencing app that really shot to prominence when social distancing measures were…
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How to avoid scams online: Protect your data and gadgets when working from home
According to a study by NortonLifeLock, 16.5 million Brits have been victims of various cybercrimes …
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Zoom admits meetings aren't really end-to-end encrypted
The video conferencing app has boomed in popularity recently, as people switch to working from home.…
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How your data is helping to fatten up big tech firms like Amazon
How many times have you been asked to fill in an online survey? Or answer 'a quick question' after b…
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Zoom stops sending data to Facebook following backlash – you should update the app now
A user has filed a class-action lawsuit against Zoom, after an investigation revealed that the video…
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Brits have 'given up' on online privacy, and coronavirus could boost scammers
More than half of Brits believe the ship has sailed when it comes to protecting their privacy online…
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Office 365 is becoming Microsoft 365 – here are the best new features
The Office 365 subscription productivity suite is to be renamed Microsoft 365 with a host of value-a…
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How to use Google Hangouts to video chat with friends
Google Hangouts is a free messaging and video chat tool that's super simple to use and works in most…
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How to group chat on FaceTime: Tips and tricks for Apple's video chat app
FaceTime is Apple’s free-to-use video chat app, but did you know that FaceTime will let you chat wit…
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You get an ad! You get an ad! Google outs $800m COVID-19 relief plan
Google has announced its plan to dole out a support package worth more than $800 million (around £64…
March 27, 2020 8:29 pm GMT -
How to use Zoom − with or without the app
Zoom has seen a massive uptick in usage since people switched to working from home. It's an easy-to-…
March 27, 2020 5:29 pm GMT
