Author: Aneesa

  Working from home? How hackers expose vulnerabilities remotely Social distancing means it’s more than three months since Avon International’s Nick Burton last worked in his firm’s head office. But because of video-conferencing, he says he’s never felt more connected to his team – even though he works from home. “I feel like I’ve got … Continue reading Remote working: Four ways to make your video meetings more useful Continue Reading →

Sometimes there’s no obvious reason why iPhones battery drain happens, so you end up trying something. Over the weekend, a reader, Keith, got in touch with me with what is these days with a common problem — rapid battery drain. And this was really rapid. So fast that a fully-charged iPhone drained almost completely overnight … Continue reading iPhone iOS 13.6 battery draining fast for no obvious reason? Try this fix Continue Reading →

Microsoft brings more of Teams video-calling experience to Skype on the desktop and iOS devices.     Why are we all Zooming and not Skyping?  WATCH NOW Microsoft has rolled out Skype version 8.62 which brings features from Microsoft Teams to the Skype video-calling experience.  Skype on the desktop now offers users a catalogue of … Continue reading Skype updates: New background images for desktop, and background blur for iOS app Continue Reading →

  In early June Mobvoi announced the TicPods ANC wireless earbuds. For just $89.99 I did not think it was possible to do well with all of the announced functions and features. After a couple of weeks of use I have to say I was wrong and you should definitely consider them. Most of the Bluetooth fully … Continue reading Mobvoi TicPods ANC review: Active noise cancellation, sweat resistance, and $90 price Continue Reading →

Microsoft may change the cadence of its Windows 10 feature rollouts starting next year in order to help prioritize Windows 10X development.   Credit: ZDNet   Microsoft officials haven’t provided a public update on the company’s Windows 10X plans since they acknowledged in early May that they were switching gears by making it available first on … Continue reading Microsoft plans for single-screen Windows 10X rollout in spring 2021; dual-screen in spring 2022 Continue Reading →

Whether this trend of a bigger remote workforce is confined to the current crisis or whether the pandemic will usher in a future with more flexibility for remote work, Forrester shares some best practices to protect devices that enable remote work During the current COVID-19 crisis, working from home is a business necessity and no longer just … Continue reading Managing the risks of the new remote workforce Continue Reading →

The Master M33 streaming DAC/amp debuted at CES 2020 NAD Electronics Unveiled at CES back in January, NAD Electronics has now made its Master M33 system available for sale, an audiophile-grade streaming hi-fi amplifier that can serve as a multi-room hub for compatible devices all around the home. “The NAD Masters M33 has created tremendous … Continue reading NAD releases flagship Masters M33 streaming DAC amplifier Continue Reading →

  Apple’s iPhone SE refresh is a very popular device, CIRP data suggests, with the value-priced smartphone taking up almost a fifth of all iPhone purchases in the United States in its first quarter of availability. Analysis of iPhone sales by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners over the April to June quarter indicates the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone … Continue reading iPhone SE drove iPhone sales & upgrades during June quarter Continue Reading →

The sale of an iPhone factory owned by Wistron to Luxshare may be a long-term problem for rival Apple supply chain partners Hon Hai and Pegatron, JP Morgan reckons, with the purchase likely to help Wistron increase its involvement in iPhone production further. On Friday, the board of directors for Wistron agreed to the sale … Continue reading Luxshare iPhone factory purchase is bad news for Foxconn, Pegatron Continue Reading →

Whether you’re looking to take online courses, or you’re expecting to go to college in the fall, there are many reasons why students choose Apple gear. Here’s how to pick the best for you, your needs, and your budget. Apple’s Mac lineup, specifically the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iPads are all compelling purchases for students. Justifiably … Continue reading Best iPads and Macs for students on a budget Continue Reading →