KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Welcome to another low down on all the latest Tech news, Tips and Tricks to help you keep up to date with the latest from the Tech world!
You can hear the feature On Air on a Sunday with Mark, and throughout the week.
Merseyside Hospitals Targeted By Cyber Attack
Three more hospitals in Merseyside have been targeted by cyber attackers.
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust said itself, the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital had been affected by the incident on Thursday.
The hospital warned the hackers could release the data before it had had time to investigate.
The incident came after Wirral's Arrowe Park hospital was targeted.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vrk2e0xvwo
Source: BBC News
Mobile Coverage Extended On The whole Elizabeth Line
Mobile coverage has been extended to the whole of the Elizabeth line, Transport for London (TfL) has said.
Passengers can now use 4G across Britain's newest railway, while in the tunnelled sections between Paddington and Abbey Wood, 5G signal has been introduced.
In central London, the Northern and Central lines have the greatest number of stations with mobile coverage, followed by the Elizabeth line.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx8r0ng18lo
Source: BBC News
UK Businesses Could Receive Payouts From Legal Claim Against Microsoft
Thousands of UK businesses could receive payouts if a legal claim filed against tech giant Microsoft is successful.
Regulation expert Dr Maria Luisa Stasi is alleging the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.
She is seeking compensation of over £1bn on behalf of UK businesses.
The case has been brought on an "opt-out" basis - meaning UK organisations are all being represented to begin with unless they wish not to be.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20wjnxr5ldo
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This week's app of the week is called My PossibleSelf: Mental Health
This app helps you set a 15-minute block of uninterrupted, thinking time, rate your sleep, keep track of your physical activity, and so much more!
From breathing exercises to podcasts about different wellness subjects.
This app is free to download on IOS and Android Devices
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mypossibleself.app
App: https://apps.apple.com/app/mypossibleself-mental-health/id1278247127
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
The increased use of video conferencing technology in recent years means many of us are now using video calls to stay in touch with family, friends and work colleagues.
Many devices have video conferencing functionality built in (such as Apple's FaceTime and Google's Duo), and many popular apps also provide this service (such as Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook).
There are also standalone video conferencing apps that you can download; popular titles include Zoom, Skype, Houseparty and Microsoft Teams.
For more information about the security features of a specific service, please refer to the service providers' official support site.
You can find more information on the National Cyber Security Centres website ncsc.gov.uk
