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Featured Article : Flexible Working Drives Financial Gains

Following a recent University of Melbourne report revealing that companies offering strong flexible work options (such as remote working) experience enhanced market value, this article explores the factors driving these gains, examines supporting studies, and considers opposing views from firms that favour in-office mandates.  Why The Shift To Flexible?  The shift to flexible work options […]

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Tech Insight : ChatGPT Search Launched, Challenging Google

In this insight, we look at how OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Search aims to redefine online search by challenging Google’s dominance, with both tech giants racing to enhance user experiences through innovative AI features.  ChatGPT Search Launched  The search landscape has long been dominated by Google. However, with the October 2024 launch of ChatGPT Search, OpenAI

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Tech News : New Social Cross-Posting Abilities

Openvibe, the cross-posting app that unites various social networks in one feed, has announced support for Threads, Meta’s decentralised Twitter alternative, allowing users to post and interact seamlessly across multiple platforms, including Mastodon, Bluesky, and Nostr, all from a single app.  What is Openvibe?  Openvibe is an app based in Prague, Czech Republic, launched in

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An Apple Byte : Apple’s First Carbon-Neutral Mac Mini (With M4 Chips)

Apple has unveiled its latest Mac mini as its first carbon-neutral computer, a compact desktop powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips, and a significant step towards sustainability.  The new Mac mini, with a 5×5-inch footprint, combines high performance with a small design. Powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips, it offers up to 1.8x

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Sustainability-in-Tech : ‘Green Software’ Extends Device Lifespans

In this article, we look at how ‘green software’ can be used to enable devices, such as phones, to run longer and can make them more carbon-efficient when in operation.  The Carbon Cost of the Upgrading Cycle  A significant environmental impact of mobile phones comes not from their daily usage but from their production. For

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Tech Tip – Use “Auto-Hide Taskbar” to Increase Screen Space and Focus

The Auto-Hide Taskbar option hides the taskbar when not in use, maximising screen space and creating a cleaner desktop environment, which can enhance focus and reduce distractions. Here’s how to use it: How to Enable Auto-Hide Taskbar Open Taskbar Settings: – Right-click on the taskbar (at the bottom of your Windows screen) and select Taskbar

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