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Hands On IT’s Best Bits – Issue 43

Hands On Our Best Bits! – Issue 43
Hands On Our Best Bits!
Issue 43
Slow Websites Costing UK Businesses £££s
A recent study by US-based hosting provider Liquid Web has revealed that slow website performance is costing businesses thousands of pounds per year in revenue and draining resources at an alarming rate.

Read our latest article to learn what this means to your business.


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Apple Warns Against Force-Closing iPhone Apps

It’s been reported that Apple has advised on its discussion forum that force-closing apps on an iPhone can negatively impact device performance and battery life.

Do you do this?

Perhaps you shouldn’t!

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Ultra-Advanced Weather Forecasting
Google DeepMind has introduced GenCast, an advanced AI model designed to revolutionise weather forecasting by delivering faster, more accurate predictions of weather uncertainties and risks up to 15 days ahead.

But have they tested it on UK weather predictions yet?

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Social Media Ban For Kids
Australia’s government has enacted legislation prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms to protect them from the harmful effects of online content, such as cyberbullying, exploitation, and exposure to inappropriate material.


Read on to see how they plan to ‘reinforce’ it.

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Create ‘Hidden Folders’ for Private Files
Did you know that Windows lets you hide specific folders so they don’t appear in File Explorer?

This can help you keep files private without additional software.


Here’s how it works…

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Vodafone and Three Merge (with conditions)
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Vodafone’s £15 billion merger with Three UK, subject to strict legally binding conditions.

So will this be a match made in heaven?

Read on…
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Optimise Email Signatures With Transparent Images for Dark Mode
With many users adopting dark mode in the new Microsoft Outlook, including a transparent background for images such as logos or signatures ensures your emails look professional across both light and dark themes.

Here’s why it matters…

(Plus this one has really good music)!

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Apple Facing (Alleged) Employee Spying Lawsuit
Apple Inc. is reportedly facing a lawsuit from employee Amar Bhakta, who alleges the company unlawfully monitors employees’ personal devices and iCloud accounts.

The outcome of this lawsuit could set a significant precedent.

Read on to find out why.

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A Couple of Dates For Your Diary
29/12/24 – Tick Tock Day
Move away from the fridge, put the cheese down.
This is the day to finish all the ‘odd-jobs’ you may still have, before the New Year starts!
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31/12/24 – New Year’s Eve

Happy New Year from us all at Hands On!
2025 though… how did that happen?
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02/01/25 – World Introvert Day
If you need me, I’ll be in my room, under the duvet…
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03/01/25 – Festival of Sleep Day

If you need me, I’ll be in my room, under the duvet…
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17/01/25 – Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day

Traditionally the time when everyone just gives up on all the good intentions!
They took their time!
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20/01/25 – Blue Monday, National Cheese Lovers Day & Penguin Awareness Day

How can we possibly be ‘blue’ when there are penguins and
cheese in the world?
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30/01/25 – National Croissant Day

If you need me, I’ll be in my room, under the duvet, with a croissant…
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