Dale Walker
UK data laws after Brexit: Your questions answered
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
UK data laws after Brexit: Your questions answered
Will we really be free to create our own laws outside of the EU?
30 Oct 2020
IT Pro 20/20: Building a future-proof business
IT infrastructure
IT Pro 20/20: Building a future-proof business
The tenth issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the importance of infrastructure in a post-pandemic recovery
30 Oct 2020
What is ethical AI?
artificial intelligence (AI)
What is ethical AI?
How do we define what a 'good outcome' is when it comes to algorithms?
20 Oct 2020
British Airways dodges £183 million data breach fine after coronavirus disruption
data breaches
British Airways dodges £183 million data breach fine after coronavirus disruption
The Information Commissioner's Office will now fine the airline £20 million for a data breach that affected over 400,000 customers
16 Oct 2020
What is blockchain?
Security
What is blockchain?
The tech that underpins the biggest cryptocurrency in the world is branching out
15 Oct 2020
What is a Trojan?
Security
What is a Trojan?
The malicious malware lurks behind legitimate software to invade your computer
14 Oct 2020
What is ransomware?
ransomware
What is ransomware?
This type of malware could hit you hard in the pocket
14 Oct 2020
Best VPN services 2020
Security
Best VPN services 2020
With remote working on the rise, we round up the best tried and tested VPN services
14 Oct 2020
What are biometrics?
Security
What are biometrics?
Your face, iris, DNA ad typing style can all be used as a password
13 Oct 2020
What is Kubernetes?
enterprise applications
What is Kubernetes?
We take a look at the open source platform powering containerisation at scale
8 Oct 2020
Cloud storage: How secure are Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and iCloud?
cloud security
Cloud storage: How secure are Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and iCloud?
Each of these popular cloud platforms boasts robust security - but which does it best?
6 Oct 2020
The top 12 password-cracking techniques used by hackers
Security
The top 12 password-cracking techniques used by hackers
Some of the most common, and most effective, methods for stealing passwords
5 Oct 2020
The top 12 password-cracking techniques used by hackers
Security
The top 12 password-cracking techniques used by hackers
Some of the most common, and most effective, methods for stealing passwords
5 Oct 2020
IT Pro 20/20: The future of augmentation
augmented reality (AR)
IT Pro 20/20: The future of augmentation
The ninth issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at our changing relationship with augmentation technology
30 Sep 2020
Every Microsoft Teams update from Ignite 2020
collaboration
Every Microsoft Teams update from Ignite 2020
UI improvements, feature updates, new functionality, and a glimpse at Teams' future on Android
23 Sep 2020
Microsoft now has a managed service for adding chat tools to existing apps
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft now has a managed service for adding chat tools to existing apps
The Azure Communications Service lets developers add chat functionality ‘in minutes using a few lines of code’
22 Sep 2020
Microsoft aims to simplify security portfolio with Defender rebrand
cyber security
Microsoft aims to simplify security portfolio with Defender rebrand
Move coincides with updates for Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, and Defender for Endpoint
22 Sep 2020
What is DNS?
Domain Name System (DNS)
What is DNS?
We explain what DNS is, how it works, and how outages can be avoided
11 Sep 2020
How to unroot Android
Google Android
How to unroot Android
If you've rooted your Android device, here’s how to get everything back to normal
9 Sep 2020
IT Pro 20/20: The learning revolution starts now
Careers & training
IT Pro 20/20: The learning revolution starts now
The eighth issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the rise of self-education during a global pandemic
1 Sep 2020
How to make and receive phone calls through Windows 10
Microsoft Windows
How to make and receive phone calls through Windows 10
A guide to setting up Microsoft's 'Your Phone' app, including its updated call features
18 Aug 2020
The benefits of hot desking
Business strategy
The benefits of hot desking
Many workers are now adopting this new approach, but what makes it so attractive?
17 Aug 2020
What is an artificial neural network?
neural network
What is an artificial neural network?
A look at the role of neural nodes and how deep learning is used to create algorithms
5 Aug 2020
IT Pro 20/20: Small businesses will lead the new normal
SMB
IT Pro 20/20: Small businesses will lead the new normal
The seventh issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the pivotal role small businesses will play in a post-coronavirus world
3 Aug 2020
What is EU-US Privacy Shield?
safe harbour
What is EU-US Privacy Shield?
A look at the now invalidated framework US companies relied on to transfer data to and from the European Union
20 Jul 2020
European court invalidates primary EU-US data transfer mechanism
Privacy Shield
European court invalidates primary EU-US data transfer mechanism
Privacy Shield ruled to be incompatible with GDPR in landmark case
16 Jul 2020
Businesses worldwide brace for ECJ ruling on data transfers
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Businesses worldwide brace for ECJ ruling on data transfers
A guide to Thursday's ruling on data transfers and what it might mean for UK businesses
15 Jul 2020
Google launches Confidential VMs for sensitive data processing
virtual machines
Google launches Confidential VMs for sensitive data processing
New feature allows customers to encrypt data while it is being processed
14 Jul 2020
BigQuery Omni pulls Google, AWS, and Azure analytics into one UI
SQL
BigQuery Omni pulls Google, AWS, and Azure analytics into one UI
Google's Anthos-powered platform lets users analyse data across multiple providers at once
14 Jul 2020
What is serverless architecture?
Server & storage
What is serverless architecture?
We explain the basics of serverless architecture, including benefits and drawbacks
7 Jul 2020
What is a proxy server?
Server & storage
What is a proxy server?
We explain what a proxy server is, how it works, and the different types available
6 Jul 2020
What is the Investigatory Powers Act 2016?
Policy & legislation
What is the Investigatory Powers Act 2016?
The act, better known as the Snooper's Charter, dictates how much of your internet history the government can see
6 Jul 2020
What is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)?
Network & Internet
What is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)?
As enforcement begins, we examine the groundbreaking new data law that's often referred to as "America's GDPR"
1 Jul 2020
What is natural language processing?
machine learning
What is natural language processing?
Creating systems capable of meaningful conversation is one of the hardest tasks facing AI researchers
24 Jun 2020
What is the Communications Act 2003?
Policy & legislation
What is the Communications Act 2003?
A look at the principle law governing telecoms in the UK, including its contentious Section 127
24 Jun 2020