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TikTokers call for ‘chubby filter’ to be banned
Have you come across the debate around the ‘chubby filter’ on TikTok recently? It seems opinions are quite divided on this viral AI tool. While some see it as harmless fun, others argue it could perpetuate body shaming. Here are some key points to consider:
BitTorrent? Isn’t that illegal?
Many people associate BitTorrent with downloading pirated movies, but it’s not an illegal application, it’s a protocol that allows you to move large data files around. Yes, of course, some people use it for piracy, but it can be used for totally legal reasons too –...
Does your business need an intranet?
Big organisations talk about their intranet, but does a small organisation need one? Firstly, let’s be clear about what constitutes an intranet – in simple terms it’s simply a shared network – sometimes called a VPN – Virtual Private Network. Typically, this means...
How to get your website to the top of the rankings
There are a lot of SEO companies who promise you they can put you at the top of the search engine rankings – but how can they all succeed? Everyone can’t be Number 1. Search engine optimisation is not a one-hit wonder, it’s a long term strategy that needs constant...
Never, never click a link
There are endless scams that land in your inbox and many of them look like bona fide emails. The latest is an email that appears to come from the DVLA asking you to verify your driving licence or vehicle tax online – you will then be asked for your bank details to...
Cryptolocker revisited
Just as the threat of having all your data encrypted and held to ransom had begun to fade into memory – it’s back. And this time it’s got a few nasty little enhancements. Now it not only encrypts the data on your computer, but goes on a search mission to get...
‘My computer isn’t working properly’
This is why many of our clients employ us – to deal with their staff when they have this complaint! Our first strategy is to log in remotely and see if we can fix the problem via the internet – and it’s still surprising how few people have tried shutting down their...