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Encryption is the reason you're able to do everything on the internet safely and securely. Without encryption, every time you shopped on the internet or checked your bank account you'd be putting all of your information at risk. It would be like...

The phrase 'Just Pingit to me' can be met with raised eyebrows and a string of questions. Certainly the idea of being able to pay the window cleaner mobile to mobile seems very convenient, but what actually are Pingit and Paym? How do they work,...

As part of their 'Evolution of Technology Season', Campus North are running a drop-in for kids this Halloween called 'Code Monsters', with plenty of coding, programming and technological activities to keep your little ones busy.

This free event...

For a limited time Microsoft are offering up to 100 to their UK customers when they 'trade in' an old computer and buy a new one.

If you purchase, or have purchased a new Windows 10 device featured on their 'qualifying purchases' list (link...

A new data transfer agreement must be negotiated between the EU and the US by 31st January 2016, or action may be taken against businesses who continue to transfer their customer's personal data through the US.

What does this mean for my...

As well as being annoying and relentless, phishing emails are becoming more and more convincing. Although the days of being contacted by wealthy Armenian princes seem to be behind us, phishing scams now more often pose as businesses or people you...

Have your data protection responsibilities just changed?

The agreement that allowed businesses to send personal data between countries in the EU and the US has been declared void by the European Court of Justice, on the grounds that it does not...

Do you have an idea which would help your business grow, but lack the funds to make it happen? The North East Business Support Fund (NEBSF) are giving grants of up to 35% towards the cost of a business development project, with a maximum grant of...

Did you know that if your iPhone/iPad has iOS 8 or above you can use the Medical ID feature, which provides personal health information in an emergency?

The Medical ID feature can be edited to include a custom photograph, name, date of birth, a list of medical conditions, your allergies, reactions and medications, blood type, height and weight and whether you're an organ donor - and notes for good measure.

We did it! We ran the 22 miles between our offices in Meadowfield (Durham) and Team Valley in a relay.

It was a brilliant day, we all had a great time (except when it was our turn to run) and we are all very proud it was in support of FACT,...