Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK from August 27 These lower-cost solar panels are ideal for renters and flat owners We want to hear from you in our poll below — will you be buying one? Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK from August 27 , which makes that date a pretty significant one in the UK's energy history. That's because these kits are, in theory, a much more affordable and user-friendly way to bring the bill-cutting benefits of solar power to your home. The UK government estimates that plug-in panels could save households up to £70-£110 a year on their energy bills. For renters and flat owners with little roof space, they represent a long-awaited new alternative to pricey rooftop installations. Instead, as their name suggests, you can theoretically plug them directly into your mains electricity, and place them outdoors in places l...
New study finds bosses are far more comfortable sharing work documents with AI than their employees — despite the security risks
Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Company chiefs are farming off more work to AI than their underlings, a new study suggests Almost 40% of C-suite leaders are relying on AI to complete tasks, despite privacy and security implications The survey, by Adobe Acrobat, explored the use of AI in workplaces across the UK New research has demonstrated a an apparent disconnect between AI use and responsibilities concerning sensitive data. Adobe Acrobat's “The Rise of AI Documents in the Workplace” report surveyed 2,000 UK adults on their use of AI in the workplace, claiming found that almost 75% of C-suite leaders are happy to share their work documents with AI tools for tasks that include marketing, translating, and data analysis. These are all documents that are likely to hold confidential information. Conversely, just 20% of non-management employees are comfortable with this type of AI use, wit...