UK IT Awards: Your questions answered
An upcoming webinar answers any and all questions about entering - and winning - the UK IT Industry Awards. The UK IT Industry Awards are the tech sector's biggest and brightest celebration of the year, honouring the products, projects and people that are leading the pack. Even making it through the rigorous shortlisting process, which whittles down the contenders to a handful of the best for each category, is an achievement. Every year, we field hundreds of questions from potential entrants about the process: from what the judges are looking for to specifics about which category to enter . That's why, this year, we're once again running a Top Tips webinar, so you can hear from past winners and judges about how to elevate your entry. Click here to register Taking place on 8th May at 11am, the UK IT Industry Awards Top Tips Webinar offers a unique opportunity to get an inside look at the entry process, submission best practices and the benefits of winning an award. Co-hosted by Computing editor Tom Allen and Carl Harris, executive director for brand at BCS, the webinar will look at how past entries really caught the judges' eyes, as well as speak to some of last year's winners: PA Consulting's Karen Byer, 2023's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader of the Year, and Lucille Harvey from Triad Group, crowned Rising Star of the Year. During the webinar you will learn: Top tips and tricks on how to create an award-winning submission to set you apart from the competition. What judges are looking for and how to tailor your entry to make a lasting impression. Updates in the award categories and criteria, to make sure you apply for the best category for you. Personal experiences of previous winners and the positive impact of winning a UK IT Industry Award. The webinar also critically includes a Q&A section to address your queries. Click here to sign up for free.
Android 15 Beta 1.1 contains code for a feature that will protect users' personal data from being revealed when they are sharing their screen. Google's upcoming Android OS update will reportedly protect users from hackers and malicious apps that collect personal information during a screen sharing session.
Grand Theft Auto 5 has received multiple updates over the years, adding new content, missions, heists and more to GTA Online, but the game has never received a story expansion since its initial release in 2013. Past reports have mentioned scrapped plans for story DLCs for the game, and more recently leaked database file from GTA 5 suggested that developers Rockstar Games cancelled a story mode DLC related to Trevor, one of the games three main protagonists. Now, the actor who played the eccentric character in GTA 5 has said that he shot some stuff for a Trevor DLC that never saw the light of day.
How a council consolidated security tools and saved 40%
Before consolidating its security tools, Falkirk Council had difficulty knowing what software was on its systems, which had been patched successfully, and even how many of each type of laptop, PC and server were operational.
Apple Vision Pro FAQ: Price, features, hands-on insights, and everything you need to know
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Apple Vision Pro Production Cut by Apple Ahead of Launch in Other Markets: Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple Vision Pro production has reportedly been reduced by Apple, even before the company introduces its first mixed reality headset in markets outside the US. According to TF Securities International Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple now expects to sell fewer units of the Apple Vision Pro in 2024, compared to previous predictions.
Fallout Games Surge as Prime Video TV Series Helps Drive Close to 5 Million Players in a Single Day
Fallout games have seen renewed interest since the release of the Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime Video earlier this month. Just as the show has received acclaim and attracted new viewers to the world of Fallout, new and returning players have been flocking to the role-playing games from Bethesda. Now, the studio has confirmed that Fallout titles have received almos...
Voyager 1 back in action: NASA engineers fix 24-billion-km glitch
NASA has successfully revived its Voyager 1 probe, the farthest human-made object from Earth.
WinDynamicDesktop Portable 5.5.0 (64-bit)
Transition your wallpaper from light to dark through the day
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Transition your wallpaper from light to dark through the day
Bring team communication together, within one app, using Slack.
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ESET NOD32 Antivirus 17.1.11.0
Detect even more malware withESET's latest antivirus toolkit
EaseUS Partition Master Professional 18.5
An advanced partitioning tool that places you firmly in control of your hard drives
EaseUS Partition Master Free 18.5
Partition the parts of your PC that Windows own tools cant reach.
An advanced replacement for Windows Explorer
Collect, store & share your notes and media across all your devices
The latest stable Chrome is a rather minor update
Apple Let Loose Launch Event Set for May 7; 2024 iPad Air, iPad Pro, New Apple Pencil Expected
Apple is all set to host its next hardware reveal event Let Loose next month. This will be the company's first launch event in 2024 and it will be livestreamed via the company's official channels. Exact details about what Apple is unveiling in the event are yet to be officially announced, but we expect the Cupertino firm to introduce new upgraded iPad Pro and iPad Air models alongside a new Apple Pencil.
Speed-optimized portable version of Firefoxdesigned for the best possible performance
Speed-optimized 64-bit version of Firefox portable designed for the best possible performance
Opera's rebooted web browser is starting to come of age
Track and recover your lost or stolen laptop with this free tool
Chat with your friends and colleagues using text or video
Fragments of bird flu virus genome found in pasteurized milk, FDA says
The test cannot tell if the virus is live. The FDA still assess milk supply as safe.
Why canned wine can smell like rotten eggs while beer and Coke are fine
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GPT-4 can exploit security flaws on its own, study shows
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Fedora 40 is now available and includes more spins than ever before
If you're looking for serious speed and you don't want to go with a lightweight desktop, Fedora 40 will not disappoint.
Tiny rubber spheres used to make a programmable fluid
The spheres collapse under pressure, giving the fluid very unusual properties.
After 14 years, iPad will finally get a built-in Calculator app, sources say
At Apple's WWDC in June, iPadOS 18 is expected to include a built-in Calculator app for all compatible iPad models.
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Recoding Voyager 1NASAs interstellar explorer is finally making sense again
We're pretty much seeing everything we had hoped for, and that's always good news.
The best free VPNs of 2024: Expert tested
Free VPNs can come with security risks. But there are solid limited-service free VPNs provided by reputable companies that may fit your needs -- here's what to know.
Apple confirms next iPad event for May 7: Here's what to expect
Ahead of WWDC in June, virtual invitations for the rumored iPad event with a May 7 date are officially out.
Apples next product event happens on May 7, and its probably iPads
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The best mobile VPNs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
We tested the best mobile VPNs that combine speed, security, and intuitive apps to help you find the right one.
The best VPN services for iPhone and iPad in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
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Linux can finally run your cars safety systems and driver-assistance features
Increasingly, our cars will be controlled by a small number of powerful computers.
My favorite USB-C accessory of all time has a magnetic superpower (and it's up to 25% off)
USB-C ports can be fragile and susceptible to damage. This MagSafe-like accessory addresses that problem, and is currently on sale.
Nokia 225 4G 2024 Renders, Specifications Surface Online; Said to Feature USB Type-C Port
Nokia is reportedly gearing up to refresh the Nokia 225 4G. Ahead of any official announcement, renders of the 2024 edition of the feature phone have leaked online alongside a few specifications. The renders suggest two colour options for the Nokia 225. It is said to come with a USB Type-C port and HMD's in-house S30+ OS.
iPhone 16 could arrive with capacitive buttons, according to a report. Instead of mechanical buttons like the iPhone 15, Apple could equip its upcoming smartphones with touch sensitive buttons that provide haptic feedback. The iPhone maker has ordered capacitive button components from
Daily Telescope: The ambiguously galactic duo
Hubble continues to deliver the goods.
Proportion paying ransoms declines in Q1 2024, even as takings break a new record
Statistics from cybersecurity firm Coveware reveal that organisations are increasingly refusing to pay ransomware extortion demands, which has led to a record low of 28% agreeing to pay in the first quarter of this year.
ToddyCat cybercriminals using high-end tools to commit 'industrial scale' theft
ToddyCat, a sophisticated hacker gang, is using numerous tools to infiltrate networks and steal valuable data.
6 features I'd like to see Linux borrow from MacOS
If Linux borrowed these features from MacOS, it would be unstoppable.
My 9 must-have gadgets for creating quality YouTube videos
Want to learn how to create YouTube videos? You'll need a few tools for stable shooting and high quality sound.
Towards a cleaner orbit: Isro plans for debris-free space missions by 2030
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the action-adventure title from Respawn Entertainment, is heading to EA Play subscription service. The game is confirmed to be available on the service via Xbox and PC Game Pass starting April 25. Additionally, Jedi: Survivor has been spotted as being included with the EA Play subscription on PlayStation Store in some regions.
Secure password manager which helps to keep your login details safe.
Trellix Stinger 13.0.0.105 (was McAfee Stinger)
Seek out and destroy the most common malware with a click
Take and editscreen grabs from just about any Windows application
Maxthon delivers IE's compatibility and Chrome's speed in one powerful browser
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Maxthon delivers IE's compatibility and Chrome's speed in one powerful browser
An interesting browser with a lengthy feature list
PS5, PC Exclusive Helldivers 2 Under 'Very Early' Discussions Over Possible Xbox Launch: Report
Helldivers 2 launched exclusively on PS5 and PC on February 8, quickly becoming a phenomenon and rising up the charts to become one of the most played games on Steam. The overwhelming success of Helldivers 2 could be forcing Sony to rethink its release strategy. The game is now rumoured to be a subject of internal discussions over a possible Xbox release.
Critics dismiss Broadcom's 'anti-cloud' licencing changes for VMware
Broadcom's efforts to allay concerns over its recent changes to VMware's cloud licencing practices have hit a roadblock.
Apple Reportedly Acquires French AI Firm Working With On-Device AI and Computer Vision
Apple might have acquired a French artificial intelligence (AI) startup which is working with on-device computer vision technology, as per a report. The Paris-based Datakalab was reportedly acquired by the iPhone maker at the end of last year. The move is said to be related to the tech giants ambitions of bringing AI features to the iPhone and its other devices.
Google Pixel 8a Retail Unit Spotted Online in Blue and Green Colour Options: See Images
Google Pixel 8a colour options and design have been leaked in the form of live images that show the rear panel of the upcoming smartphone. The Pixel 8a is said to arrive in Bay and Mint colour options that have now surfaced online, and the phone is reportedly on sale in Morocco.
A simple, if unsophisticated, tool for burning data discs - including Blu-ray.
Samsung begins mass production of 9th-gen NAND with 50% upped bit density
Expect the new NAND to power blazing-fast and high-capacity SSDs to launch this year.
Simply the best free portable audio recording, editing and mixing tool
Check out the next version of Firefox before it's released
Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states
Experts say the US is not sharing as much data on the outbreak as it should.
This Jabra videobar solved my team's meeting room issues with a genius feature
The Jabra PanaCast 50 provides a seamless solution for hybrid teams that need flexible videoconferencing.
Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian backdoor
Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group until now.
NASA officially greenlights $3.35 billion mission to Saturns moon Titan
Dragonfly will push the boundaries of engineering and science as it explores Titan.
I tested the Asus Zenbook 14, and it's a solid work laptop with a secret weapon
The 2024 ASUS Zenbook 14 delivers great performance, a hi-res display, and impressive battery life, packed into a lightweight, durable form factor.
Can Meta AI code? I tested it against Llama, Gemini and ChatGPT - it wasn't even close
I threw my suite of simple coding tests against Meta AI. The results proved there's really only one AI chatbot worth your time for programming.
If all kernel bugs are security bugs, how do you keep your Linux safe?
Since February, there've been 800 newly assigned CVEs. Your job? Update your main Linux distro more often.
This handheld power bank is powerful enough to jump-start your car
The Topdon JS1500 can alleviate one of the biggest worries all drivers share, while keeping your devices fully charged at the same time.
Apple reportedly plans M4 Mac mini for late 2024 or early 2025, skipping the M3
But this would be a faster turnaround time than we saw for the M3 or the M2.
After 48 years, Zilog is killing the classic standalone Z80 microprocessor chip
Z80 powered Game Boy, ZX Spectrum, Pac-Man, and a 1970s PC standard based on CP/M.
Circle to Search May Soon Let Users Copy and Share Screenshots of a Part of the Screen
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The best free AI courses (and whether AI 'micro-degrees' and certificates are worth it)
Want to become an expert in AI? We'll help you navigate through a sea of online educational options with our guide on where to get the best free AI training and certifications.
The best business internet providers of 2024
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Android 15 Said to Support NFC Wireless Charging Feature to Add Another Option to Charge Devices
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X vows to oppose order to remove posts about Sydney stabbing
X confirmed it will confront in court the order from an Australian regulator demanding the platform removes posts about the stabbing of a bishop in Sydney
IT Essentials: Summer's coming
With the sun shining, it's the perfect time to review ESG reports. No, really. We've made it easy.
Apple pulls two major messaging platforms from China App Store
Following the order of the Chinese government, Apple has removed WhatsApp and Threads from it's App Store
A powerful image creation and manipulation tool based on Paint.NET
Automate any task on your computer with this powerful scripting tool
A powerful FTP client with many useful features
Manage your files and folders with this dual pane tabbed Explorer replacement
Create a portable todo list that you can take with you to use on any computer
Extend your command line capabilities with this powerful cmd.exe replacement
