Dale Walker
What is the Data Protection Act 1998?
data protection
What is the Data Protection Act 1998?
Despite GDPR coming into force businesses may still find themselves sanctioned under the 1998 act
12 Apr 2021
What is Microsoft Pluton?
Security
What is Microsoft Pluton?
A quick look at Microsoft's new approach to CPUs that promises to revolutionise Windows security
8 Apr 2021
What is cross-site scripting (XSS)?
cross-site scripting (XSS)
What is cross-site scripting (XSS)?
How XSS exploits work and how to defend against them
7 Apr 2021
IT Pro 20/20: Meet the companies leaving the office for good
Business strategy
IT Pro 20/20: Meet the companies leaving the office for good
The 15th issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the nature of operating a business in 2021
31 Mar 2021
What is SSID?
broadband
What is SSID?
We look at what SSID is and how it is used to connect devices to the internet
26 Mar 2021
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
26 Mar 2021
What is bandwidth?
broadband
What is bandwidth?
We look at how bandwidth works, and why your internet connection sometimes slows to a crawl...
25 Mar 2021
What is the Data Protection Act 2018?
data protection
What is the Data Protection Act 2018?
A look at the UK's national data laws and how GDPR fits into the puzzle
24 Mar 2021
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
12 Mar 2021
What is a default gateway?
Network & Internet
What is a default gateway?
A look at one of the most critical components of a well-functioning network
12 Mar 2021
How to build Android apps
Google Android
How to build Android apps
Follow these eight steps to get your app on Google Play
3 Mar 2021
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
3 Mar 2021
Microsoft Azure Percept promises to make edge computing a doddle
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure Percept promises to make edge computing a doddle
The company hopes to create an edge ecosystem that rivals the success of the Windows operating system
2 Mar 2021
IT Pro 20/20: Keeping the lights on
Business strategy
IT Pro 20/20: Keeping the lights on
The 14th issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the unsung heroes that have helped make remote work a success
1 Mar 2021
What is a Trojan?
Security
What is a Trojan?
The malicious malware lurks behind legitimate software to invade your computer
25 Feb 2021
Microsoft Surface Pro review: Still worth buying?
Laptops
Microsoft Surface Pro review: Still worth buying?
Microsoft's hybrid may be four years old, but it still manages to pack a punch
24 Feb 2021
What is a freedom of information (FOI) request?
Policy & legislation
What is a freedom of information (FOI) request?
We look at the mechanism citizens can use to hold public bodies to account
24 Feb 2021
What is data processing?
Business operations
What is data processing?
Finding the data you need - either to digest or delete - isn't always easy in an increasingly data-intensive world
16 Feb 2021
What is a managed IT service?
Business operations
What is a managed IT service?
With two-thirds of businesses using them, learn about what managed IT services are and how they’re being used
10 Feb 2021
Bootmgr is missing - how do you fix it?
Software
Bootmgr is missing - how do you fix it?
This seemingly nightmarish error is actually not as bad as it seems
5 Feb 2021
IT Pro 20/20: The technology powering 2021
Hardware
IT Pro 20/20: The technology powering 2021
The 13th issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at the new innovations and themes likely to shape the year ahead
1 Feb 2021
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?
1 Feb 2021
What is a DHCP server?
Network Access Control
What is a DHCP server?
We take a closer look at how DHCP can make network administration easier
25 Jan 2021
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?
21 Jan 2021
What is DNS?
Domain Name System (DNS)
What is DNS?
We explain what DNS is, how it works, and how outages can be avoided
12 Jan 2021
How to reclaim data from Google, Facebook, Apple post-GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
How to reclaim data from Google, Facebook, Apple post-GDPR
We reveal how the web's biggest data hoarders have responded to the new regulations and how you can take control of your privacy
11 Jan 2021
What is blockchain?
Security
What is blockchain?
The tech that underpins the biggest cryptocurrency in the world is branching out
5 Jan 2021
What are biometrics?
Security
What are biometrics?
Your face, iris, DNA and typing style can all be used as a password
5 Jan 2021
What is ransomware?
ransomware
What is ransomware?
This type of malware could hit you hard in the pocket
5 Jan 2021
Best VPN services 2021
Security
Best VPN services 2021
With remote working on the rise, we round up the best tried and tested VPN services
5 Jan 2021
IT Pro 20/20: Switching off for the holidays
Business strategy
IT Pro 20/20: Switching off for the holidays
The 12th issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at downtime, building skills through gaming, and how IT leaders can get the most out of 2021
18 Dec 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
4 Dec 2020
What is cryptocurrency mining?
cryptocurrencies
What is cryptocurrency mining?
We explain how cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are actually made
2 Dec 2020
IT Pro 20/20: Why tech can't close the diversity gap
Careers & training
IT Pro 20/20: Why tech can't close the diversity gap
The 11th issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at what businesses can do to help create a more diverse workplace
1 Dec 2020
Cloud storage: How secure are Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud and OneDrive?
cloud security
Cloud storage: How secure are Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud and OneDrive?
Each of these popular cloud platforms boasts robust security - but which does it best?
20 Nov 2020