Monthly Archives: November 2009

Big Brother is Watching your every electronic move

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According to a report on the Telegraph yesterday (10th November 2009)

All telecoms companies and internet service providers will be required by law to keep a record of every customer’s personal communications, showing who they have contacted, when and where, as well as the websites they have visited.

Despite widespread opposition to the increasing amount of surveillance in Britain, 653 public bodies will be given access to the information, including police, local councils, the Financial Services Authority, the ambulance service, fire authorities and even prison governors.

So what do you think about this Big Brother move, if you have nothing to hide does it matter? Or is it a violation of your privacy rights?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments box.

To read the full article on the Telegraph website please click here

Google is changing – new version of search coming soon

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As some of you may know, Google has been quietly tweaking its search engine in attempts to make it even better. Though Google won’t change on the surface to the everyday user the changed behind the scenes will improve its indexing speed, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.

Though we don’t know when the new version will roll out (code name ‘Caffeine’) and how long it will take to make it to the UK, according to the splash page it will begin soon. We’ll keep you posted with any information as we get it.

Sync your Twitter and LinkedIn status

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Twitter’s spree of partnerships isn’t stopping any time soon. Late last month, Microsoft and Twitter struck a search deal to integrate Twitter within Bing. Mere hours later, Google struck back with its own search deal with Twitter.

The latest partnership sees Twitter and LinkedIn join forces, now you can tweet to LinkedIn or make your LinkedIn status updates tweet, either way the two social media sites will cross-post if desired.

To activate simple login to your LinkeIn account and either click the Twitter icon or access your ‘Account & Settings’ and provide your accounts with permission to cross-post!

Ever dreamt of Olympic Gold?

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Ever dreamt of Olympic Gold? Maybe London 2012 will be your chance for gold, but for us mortals the International Olympic Committee have come up with a way for us to beat some of those who have won Gold in ‘The Best of Us Challenge’. Now you might not fancy your chances against Michael Phelps when it comes to swimming, or against Nadal in tennis, but hows your golf? Or even easier, how many tennis balls can you pick up and hold in 30 seconds.

There’s a wide range of challenges on-line and all you need to compete is a camcorder and the ability to compete, check out some of the challenges below or visit http://thebestofuschallenge.olympic.org/