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Most UK tech leaders say network outages are becoming a critical business problem

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Tech leaders are finding complexities with contacts, vendors, and platforms are restricting transformation Network resilience is increasingly an issue for leaders, rather than just IT Businesses are relying on too much technology New research has lifted the lid on how small business tech leaders are finding it increasingly difficult to ensure technology can drive change, citing network issues, increased complexity, and a lack of buy-in from other departments. A rsurvey by Zen Internet of 500 tech leaders are mid-market and above companies, the research paints a depressing picture. IT departments and infrastructure are integral aspects of running a business, but too often – as indicated here – their expertise and purpose are misunderstood or simply ignored. The result seems to be a mismatch of contracts, vendors, and platforms slowing change. Of particular con...
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Pre-ordering the new Google Pixel 11 range? Score a free PS5 or a Fitbit Air from these telcos and retailers

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support After months of leaks and rumours, Google has officially launched its new flagship Pixel handsets , introducing a wave of hardware upgrades and even a new ‘HiLight’ feature. Also unveiled were a new Pixel Watch and the Pixel Tag , Google’s answer to the Apple AirTag. Pre-orders have also kicked off in Australia, with retailers and telcos offering a variety of deals, including up to AU$1,000 in savings or some free gifts, depending on which model you’re after. Retailers JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys are handing out a free Google Fitbit Air, Pixel Buds and even the new Pixel Watch 5 as part of their pre-order offers, but the most standout deal we’ve found comes from Vodafone, which is offering a free PlayStation 5 console (plus a bonus controller) with select models. With the PS5 seeing price hikes over the past few years , this is an offer not to be missed. De...
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Working on the go this summer? As a seasoned remote worker, here's my essential kit list for productive working in the most awkward of locations

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support We're well and truly into summer travel season, and if you're planning on integrating some remote working into your vacation, it's worth considering your setup. My own job is largely laptop-based, and over the years I've done a decent amount of working away from my office desk, whether at events or in order to keep things ticking over during time off. The biggest lesson I've learned is that a few well-chosen remote-working accessories can make a huge difference. I rely on a laptop riser so that I'm not hunched over a table (my back will start hurting after around an hour, and it's all downhill from there). If my laptop is raised, I'll then add in a portable keyboard to make typing easier — my tip is to pick one with the same proportions as your regular keyboard, so your fingers know where to go — and a wireless mouse . If I...
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Meet Snowflake Volunteer: Tor's Android app that lets you help people bypass censorship

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Tor unveils Snowflake Volunteer as a standalone Android app The app lets users share their open internet connection It is the result of a collaboration between Tor and Bloco The team behind the censorship-resistant Tor Browser has unveiled Snowflake Volunteer — a standalone Android app that lets you help people living in restricted countries bypass internet censorship. Developed in collaboration with Portuguese Android studio Bloco, the app expands on Snowflake 's capabilities. That's Tor’s pluggable transport, which allows people on censored networks to connect to the Tor network via volunteer-operated proxies, making their connection appear as normal traffic. Since its official launch in April, Tor reported that the app saw an increase from about 1,300 unique proxy IP addresses per day in May to 1,700 per day in June, marking a 29% increase in one ...
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