Virtual cycling company Zwift has banned two riders for fiddling with data they uploaded to the service, and which helped them to do better in races. Zwift allows cyclists to race each other in a virtual world – after first bolting their bikes to a static trainer that allows them to pedal without going anywhere while measuring their performance by tracking power output and the speed at which riders…
The UK internet industry has called for the ousting of the CEO and board of Nominet – the organization that operates the .uk registry – accusing them of lining their own pockets at the expense of charitable causes and millions of ordinary Brits. In a formal notice that will be served on the not-for-profit member-based org on Monday, a group of nearly 40 internet registrars have demanded a special…
The notion of phosphine-producing microbes floating in Venus’s atmosphere is looking more and more shaky, as scientists believe the detection of the gas may have been skewed by the antenna of a telescope used to discover it. Last year, the astronomy community was buzzing with excitement that alien life may exist right under our noses on the Earth’s closest neighboring planet: Venus. A team of researchers led by the…
Google’s QUIC (Quick UDP Internet Connections) protocol, announced in 2013 as a way to make the web faster, waited seven years before being implemented in the ad giant’s Chrome browser. But it still arrived before privacy could get there. A trio of researchers from China have found that QUIC is more vulnerable to web fingerprinting than HTTPS, a shortcoming that could make it easier for an adversary to infer…
Google Project Zero researcher Tavis Ormandy on Thursday reported a severe flaw in Libgcrypt 1.9.0, an update to the widely used cryptographic library that was released ten days ago. Libgcrypt is a general-purpose crypto module developed for GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG or GPG), a free software implementation of the OpenPGP standard (RFC4880). It provides assorted cryptographic primitives or building blocks that applications can implement to encrypt and decrypt data….
Swedish telecoms equipment manufacturer Ericsson will be raising a glass of aquavit to this week’s Q4 2020 figures. Network sales were up 11 per cent unadjusted, driven by the ongoing rollout of 5G connectivity, as well as the ongoing malaise of rival Huawei. Sales of kit to carriers reached 49.4 billion SEK (£4.3bn), up from 44.4 billion SEK (£3.8bn) from Q4 2019, driven largely by activity in developed markets…
Motorola and Lenovo are experimenting with wireless charging tech that works remotely, casting power to phones and wearables from across the room. Xiaomi’s tech – called Mi Air Charge – purportedly offers charging speeds of 5W, and works within a radius of “several meters”, which is as vague a metric as any. It consists of two parts: a base station that looks a bit like a shrunken air conditioning…
Exclusive The European Commission’s war of words against pharma company AstraZeneca over COVID-19 virus vaccines has descended into farce after Brussels accidentally published an unredacted version of a disputed supply contract. The classic tech blunder saw commercially sensitive details freely published online – and readable by anyone who knows what Adobe Reader’s Bookmarks tab is. Although the main text of the contract had been heavily redacted in places, nobody…
Microsoft has disappointed hair-shirted developers with the arrival of a settings screen preview for its Windows Terminal product, potentially – though not necessarily – heralding the end of JSON tinkering to make things just so. Thankfully, however, actually accessing the preview screen is not a simple case of selecting the “Settings” option from the drop-down menu. All that will do is fire up the JSON file for tinkering (as…
The RPG Greetings, traveller, and welcome back to The Register Plays Games, our monthly gaming column. It was tricky deciding what to look at for this edition, what with the doozy of Cyberpunk 2077 in our tail lights. As for the New Year, we’ve been left with the usual dearth of releases so it was time to check out something that’s been in development for a while and is…
A common question we often get asked by our clients is what Anti-virus do you recommended or should you stick Microsoft Defender. While both are great at keeping your device safe, Bitdefender has some additional features that are incredibly advantageous to keep your business safe and secure.
Real-Time Protection: Bitdefender is known for its superior real-time threat detection and response capabilities, which can provide more comprehensive protection against emerging threats.
Additional Security Layers: Bitdefender includes features like ransomware protection, banking and payment protection, and network attack protection, which add extra layers of security to your digital life.
Advanced Features: Bitdefender offers a range of advanced features that Microsoft Defender lacks, such as webcam and microphone protection, a robust VPN service, and a file shredder.
To conclude I think Microsoft Defender is a solid, free option that comes pre-installed with Windows. However, if you are a business, you will need more advanced features and comprehensive protection, making Bitdefender the better choice.
This is only my opinion and not necessarily the view of the company.
So I (Anthony) had an Issue with Classic Outlook it was not opening, Deleting Emails which was frustrating, so I thought, Fix or why not use the New Outlook?
Nobody Likes Change, but there are some simple things which the New Outlook does,:
1, Mess’s with your Head, they have moved Spell Check to Left Click instead of Right Click…..grr.
2, Shared Folders are now under “Shared With Me”. Annoying if you are in an out of them all the time, again, Subtle Change but not nicely layed out.
I did run this question via CHATGPT to see what it’s thoughts were: What are the benefits of using the new Outlook app?
The new Outlook for Windows offers a range of enhancements designed to improve productivity, streamline communication, and provide a more modern user experience. Here are some key benefits:
Simplified Interface: The new Outlook features a cleaner, more intuitive design that aligns with the web version, ensuring consistency across devices. “It Is That“
Unified App: It replaces the older Mail, Calendar, and People apps, consolidating them into a single application for streamlined access. “Hmm“
Smart Email Drafting: Copilot assists in composing emails, summarising threads, and providing writing suggestions. “True“
Inbox Management: It can prioritise emails based on user-specific keywords and topics, helping you focus on what’s important “Still Focus Mode, Which I turned Off“
Integrated Calendar Seamlessly manage your schedule within the same application, with improved meeting scheduling and event tracking. “Hmm“
Quick Actions Features like pinning and snoozing emails, as well as faster meeting creation, enhance efficiency. “True“
Faster Search: Enhanced search capabilities allow for quicker retrieval of emails and information. “It’s More Online so Searching is completed within 365 and not the Local Machine“
Regular Updates: Built on a modern architecture, the new Outlook receives more agile updates and fixes. “Yet to be Seen“
Access to Microsoft 365 Apps: Easily integrate with other Microsoft 365 applications like Teams and Loop for a cohesive workflow. “In Essence, gets you connected to OneDrive Quicker“
Ad-Free Experience for Subscribers: Microsoft 365 subscribers benefit from an ad-free inbox, additional storage, and premium features. “Never had Adverts in the old and glad the new one has kept with this“
The Text in Red is Only “Anthony’s” thoughts are not of the business.