Rene Millman
Rene Millman is a freelance writer and broadcaster who covers cybersecurity, AI, IoT, and the cloud. He also works as a contributing analyst at GigaOm and has previously worked as an analyst for Gartner covering the infrastructure market. He has made numerous television appearances to give his views and expertise on technology trends and companies that affect and shape our lives. You can follow Rene Millman on Twitter.
Internet providers look to ease cost of living crisis with cheaper broadband
broadband
Internet providers look to ease cost of living crisis with cheaper broadband
Social tariffs could get slashed to help poorest in society
29 Jun 2022
What is GPT-4?
artificial intelligence (AI)
What is GPT-4?
The next generation of the OpenAI framework - GPT-4 - might change the face of language modelling
17 Jun 2022
What is SMTP?
mail servers
What is SMTP?
Have you ever wondered how your email gets to its recipient?
1 Jun 2022
What is HTTP error 503 and how do you fix it?
web browser
What is HTTP error 503 and how do you fix it?
It may not always be obvious what's behind a 503 error, but there are steps you can take to get back online
27 May 2022
Uptake for blockchain skills courses surges 450% in 2022
elearning
Uptake for blockchain skills courses surges 450% in 2022
Udemy study finds employees are also looking to learn more about improving their efficiency at work
26 May 2022
Linux-based Cheerscrypt ransomware found targeting VMware ESXi servers
ransomware
Linux-based Cheerscrypt ransomware found targeting VMware ESXi servers
Cheerscrypt malware could cause severe disruption to companies using the virtualisation software
26 May 2022
17 Windows 10 problems - and how to fix them
operating systems
17 Windows 10 problems - and how to fix them
Tips and tricks to help you solve Windows 10 upgrade problems, for everything from freeing up storage, to solving privacy errors and using safe mode
20 May 2022
How to factory reset Windows 10
operating systems
How to factory reset Windows 10
If your Windows 10 system isn't playing ball, you can reset it back to its factory conditions
13 May 2022
Reimagining Edinburgh with cutting-edge smart city projects
smart city
Reimagining Edinburgh with cutting-edge smart city projects
With several exciting projects underway, what will Scotland’s capital city look like in five years’ time?
14 Apr 2022
How to rotate a laptop or PC screen
operating systems
How to rotate a laptop or PC screen
Portrait or landscape; how do you get a new perspective on your screen?
8 Apr 2022
How to use Chromecast without Wi-Fi
Mobile
How to use Chromecast without Wi-Fi
Google’s streaming stick is a great travelling companion, but how can you use Chromecast without Wi-Fi?
5 Apr 2022
The 14 most in-demand tech jobs
Careers & training
The 14 most in-demand tech jobs
Looking to future proof your career? These are the roles that are likely to stay relevant for many years to come
4 Apr 2022
The most secure email services of 2022
email providers
The most secure email services of 2022
Email is not secure by design, but these email providers allow you to send emails with top-level security
25 Mar 2022
Optimising the management of hybrid cloud
Cloud
Optimising the management of hybrid cloud
Having the right foundations in place can make an organisation’s hybrid cloud infrastructure work much better
23 Mar 2022
The five most secure smartphones
Mobile Phones
The five most secure smartphones
These secure smartphones ensure your data and privacy are protected
11 Mar 2022
The best SQL courses of 2022
SQL
The best SQL courses of 2022
Managing and organizing data in business means you need to know SQL, but which course is best?
11 Mar 2022
VMware vSphere vs Proxmox: Which is best for your business?
virtualisation
VMware vSphere vs Proxmox: Which is best for your business?
Choosing a virtualisation tool can be tricky, so we've pitted two of the most popular head-to-head
25 Feb 2022
What is a 502 bad gateway and how do you fix it?
web hosting
What is a 502 bad gateway and how do you fix it?
We explain what this networking error means for users and website owners
11 Feb 2022
How to build a zero trust model
Security
How to build a zero trust model
Threats are becoming greater and more diverse, but having a zero trust architecture could help your business defend its infrastructure
11 Jan 2022
Five things to consider before choosing an MFA solution
Security
Five things to consider before choosing an MFA solution
Because we all should move on from using “password” as a password!
17 Dec 2021
CTO job description: What does a CTO do?
Business strategy
CTO job description: What does a CTO do?
More than a glorified IT manager, a CTO can have real clout in an organisation
6 Dec 2021
Could using blockchain kill your green credentials?
blockchain
Could using blockchain kill your green credentials?
With Bitcoin transactions consuming enough energy to fuel a small country, can blockchain technology ever be considered environmentally friendly?
1 Dec 2021
More than 90% of IT decision makers reuse passwords
Security
More than 90% of IT decision makers reuse passwords
Bitwarden survey also finds that half of IT professionals share their passwords with colleagues
30 Nov 2021
Over 300,000 Android users downloaded banking trojan malware
hacking
Over 300,000 Android users downloaded banking trojan malware
Hackers defeated Google Play restrictions by using smaller droppers in apps and eliminating permissions needed
30 Nov 2021
Chinotto spyware spies on North Korean defectors and activists
spyware
Chinotto spyware spies on North Korean defectors and activists
Long term operation by ScarCruft hackers has been linked to the North Korean government
30 Nov 2021
Sabbath hackers are targeting US schools and hospitals
ransomware
Sabbath hackers are targeting US schools and hospitals
The rebranded hacking group is demanding multi-million-dollar ransom payments, according to Mandiant
29 Nov 2021
CronRat Magecart malware uses 31st February date to remain undetected
malware
CronRat Magecart malware uses 31st February date to remain undetected
The malware allows for server-side payment skimming that bypasses browser security
26 Nov 2021
Best C++ courses to kickstart your career
software development
Best C++ courses to kickstart your career
If you want to learn C++ for a new job, these are the courses you should consider
26 Nov 2021
Flaw in Android phones could let attackers eavesdrop on calls
Google Android
Flaw in Android phones could let attackers eavesdrop on calls
The vulnerable chips are thought to be present in 37% of all smartphones worldwide
26 Nov 2021
Education and government most at risk from email threats
phishing
Education and government most at risk from email threats
New report finds phishing remains most dominant threat to IT security
26 Nov 2021
Vodafone to roll out self-sufficient masts powered entirely by renewable energy
mobile networks
Vodafone to roll out self-sufficient masts powered entirely by renewable energy
Masts will be built in remote locations in the UK following a trial later this year
25 Nov 2021
Microsoft patch fails to fix Installer zero-day affecting every version of Windows
zero-day exploit
Microsoft patch fails to fix Installer zero-day affecting every version of Windows
The exploit allows hackers to elevate privileges and create admin accounts
25 Nov 2021
Samsung selects Texas for $17 billion semiconductor factory
components
Samsung selects Texas for $17 billion semiconductor factory
New plant to be built in Taylor, just 25km away from Samsung's existing site in Austin
25 Nov 2021
UK gov introduces cyber bill designed to clamp down on unsecure devices
IT regulation
UK gov introduces cyber bill designed to clamp down on unsecure devices
Law could prevent sale of smartphones, TVs, speakers, toys, and other digital devices that fail to meet minimum security requirements
24 Nov 2021
Vast majority of US healthcare web apps vulnerable to attack
network security
Vast majority of US healthcare web apps vulnerable to attack
Report suggests patient data is at risk from poor security hygiene
24 Nov 2021
Investors warned to be vigilant of fake SEC alerts
cyber crime
Investors warned to be vigilant of fake SEC alerts
Hackers are targeting victims using phone calls and voice mails about cryptocurrency transactions
22 Nov 2021