Hands On Our Best Bits! – Issue 44
Hands On Our Best Bits!
Issue 44

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new generation of tiny insect-inspired flying robots that could revolutionise agriculture by offering a mechanical alternative to natural pollinators.
What’s the buzz on this? 🐝
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What’s the buzz on this? 🐝
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Discover how to use Windows 11 Energy Saver to extend your laptop’s battery life and reduce energy consumption.
We’ve got the straight forward steps to customise your needs.
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Save time during research or when communicating with international colleagues by using Edge’s built-in translation feature.
Ge det ett försök!
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Ge det ett försök!
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Following UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s speech promising that the government plans to use AI across the UK to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently, we look at what this actually means and how it could be done.
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According to a recent report from The Times, the UK is set to roll out digital driving licences in 2025, as a voluntary initiative, accessible via a government smartphone app.
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Meta has begun testing a new feature in Germany, France, and the US that allows users of Facebook Marketplace to browse eBay listings directly on the platform, while completing their transactions on eBay.
Sound like a good idea?
Sound like a good idea?
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Kyivstar (Ukraine’s largest telecom operator) has announced an agreement with Starlink (a division of Elon Musk’s SpaceX) to introduce direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to the whole country.
So, what does this mean for us?
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So, what does this mean for us?
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Save time by being able to access all desktop files and shortcuts directly from the taskbar without minimising Windows.
This ia a great one, take a peek!
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This ia a great one, take a peek!
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Save important webpages instantly as bookmarks with a simple shortcut to avoid losing valuable resources or frequently visited sites.
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The Difficulties of Working from Home…

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A Couple of Dates For Your Diary
01/02/25 – Cordova Iceworm Festival
See you there?
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See you there?
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07/02/25 – National Working Naked Day
Watch out Carshalton, you have been warned!
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11/02/25 – National Get Your Guitar Out Day
You really don’t have to!
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18/02/25 – Cow Milked While Flying In An Aeroplane Day
Although Cow was actually only the passenger and not – what I originally hoped – was the pilot,
it’s still worth a quick google.
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19/02/25 – International Tug of War Day
If they truly mean International, then they’re gonna need a bigger rope
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