Technostress
Hello again and it will probably come as no surprise that we're all getting far too distracted - and stressed out - as a result of poorly managed IT practices. Microsoft's recent survey confirms what we've known for a long time and so we look at why this is ... and what you can do about it for yourself and your company.
If you're using the Firefox browser then you'd best make sure you've installed the latest update because Cisco have recently announced a potentially serious security flaw that needs to be fixed.
After an incredible year, Bitcoin's value has plummeted recently. Perhaps this was - in part - a reaction to various governments (and banks) voicing concerns about its volatility and links to crime.
On that note, it appears the police are 'bragging' via Twitter about more arrests they've been making via their controversial facial recognition system ... read on !
Technostress
The results of a survey by Microsoft indicate that constant contact with technology such as emails, messages and notifications in the workplace can reduce productivity, make workers less productive, and increase stress levels.
Firefox Users Advised To Update
Cisco’s security team has advised Firefox users to install Mozilla’s latest update for its web browser after a potentially serious security vulnerability was discovered.
Bitcoin Battered
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin’s value has now dropped to $6,000, a fall of $13,000 since November 2017.
Warnings of a Bitcoin ‘bubble’ were being delivered last year after its value rocketed from $1,000 to ￡19,000 in the space of less than a year.
Virgin Credit Cards : No To Crypto
Shortly after Lloyds Bank announced that it would be banning customers from buying crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin using their credit cards, Virgin Money is now adopting the same policy.
Facial Recognition Arrest Claims Via Twitter
South Wales Police have taken to social media to announce news of the latest arrests made using Automated Facial Recognition (AFR) technology.
Tech Tip - Timeline For Windows 10
Currently being tested and likely to come out soon in an update is a browser history for your Windows desktop known as ‘Timeline’. This feature will allow you to search through files, apps and sites you've previously had open, and jump back and pick up what you were doing.
What’s more, it will extend to PCs, Android handsets and iPhones running Microsoft's Cortana. This means that you will be able to resume what you were doing on another device. Cortana will also suggest tasks to continue.
How it will work:
- An icon will be added (bottom left, next to search) on the Windows 10 desktop.
- Clicking the icon will show the running applications.
- Timeline activities will be displayed below this, plus a vertical dated timeline will be shown on the right hand side of the screen. You will be able to see activities you were working on in the past, and quickly click back to them.
Keep an eye out for this helpful feature in the next update.
Until next time ...
Mike Knight. FCIM. www.mklink.com