Craig Hale

Craig Hale

With several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value!

Articles by: Craig Hale

OneDrive Colored Folders

Microsoft OneDrive is getting a host of major updates to help track down all your vital files

By Craig Hale published

Performance upgrades, AI-powered tools, visual improvements, and more storage are all coming to OneDrive.

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Best credit monitoring service of 2024

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated We list the best credit monitoring services, to make it simple and easy to track your credit rating, so as to help protect yourself against fraud.

Custom Avatars for Zoom Clips

Zoom upgrades AI companion, and wants to create super-detailed virtual avatars for your meetings

By Craig Hale published

Zoom announces AI Companion 2.0 with a new avatar add-on.

A developer writing code

Most businesses now see low-code as the future

By Craig Hale published

Low-code can improve developer productivity and company innovation, but there are still some challenges.

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mSecure Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Mike Jennings last updated

Updated In our mSecure password manager review, we take an in-depth look at this password manager to help you decide if it’s the most secure way to handle your sensitive data.

Best online reputation management of 2024

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated We list the best online reputation management services, to make it simple and easy to help manage and promote a positive brand image for your business on the internet.

Klaus Oestermann speaking at IGEL Disrupt 2024

IGEL: To be a sustainable business in 2024, we must look at IT as a whole

By Craig Hale published

Businesses are under pressure from every possible angle, and it’s only by taking away the microscope can we respond holistically, IGEL event claims.

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Intel and Google Cloud team up to launch super-secure VMs

By Craig Hale published

Google Cloud and Intel have joined forces to create new super-secure Confidential Computing instances for regulated industries.

Demystiying AI

Businesses are looking for more automation at work, but fear disruption

By Craig Hale published

Companies and employees recognize the benefits of automation, but businesses are understandably cautious.

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Automattic CEO Matthew Mullenweg sued for attempted extortion by WP Engine

By Craig Hale published

Dispute continues to rumble on after Mullenweg called WP Engine a “cancer".

Ai tech, businessman show virtual graphic Global Internet connect Chatgpt Chat with AI, Artificial Intelligence.

UK businesses want to spend more on AI, as lack of skills remains an issue

By Craig Hale published

The UK is among the top AI adopters in the EMEA region, but there are still some challenges to overcome, survey claims.

VMware called out after apparently offering this major customer a huge price rise

By Craig Hale published

AT&T is looking to migrate despite the anticipated $40-50 million cost thanks to VMware’s 1,050% price hike.

Microsoft Office 2024

Microsoft Office 2024 is now on sale — but it really isn't that exciting

By Craig Hale published

You can buy Office 2024 from $150 and do away with ongoing subscriptions, but there are some trade-offs.

A developer writing code

These are apparently the most popular coding languages around - with an old favourite taking top spot

By Craig Hale published

Despite JavaScript’s dominance, many developers are keen to use Python, study claims.

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Forget AI — most UK firms just want to hire basic IT skills

By Craig Hale published

Indeed report reveals UK businesses are more worried about basic IT and human skills rather than AI.

Buy It Now - Amazon Prime

Amazon is launching its own version of Shark Tank for SMBs

By Craig Hale published

Amazon takes on Shark Tank with its own show with celebrity panelists, featuring winning products on a dedicated storefront.

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Many office workers say they still haven't been trained on Gen AI

By Craig Hale published

Many workers are just having to make do due to unconsidered DEX, which is putting companies at risk.

Tim Berners-Lee

World Wide Web Foundation closes, says "mission accomplished"

By Craig Hale published

World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee is turning his back on the WF in order to develop “the web - take 3.”

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Google is spending billions on new data centers and subsea cables to connect them

By Craig Hale published

Google investment continue as it begins work on Australia-Africa subsea cable and new data centers in South Carolina.

Satellite

China calls for satellite broadband to face real-time censorship

By Craig Hale published

The Chinese government wants to monitor satellite communications, and it could affect SpaceX and Amazon.

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WordPress grants WP Engine "reprieve" - but they'll need to be quick

By Craig Hale published

As the dispute between WordPress CEO and WP Engine continues, customers are given a short lifeline.

msi AI pc

China wants to be the global AI leader in personal computing, but businesses is where they want to go large

By Craig Hale published

AI-capable computers are set to account for nearly two-thirds of the Chinese PC market by 2027.

Dell XPS 13

Dell is ordering hundreds of workers back to the office full time

By Craig Hale published

Dell’s sales staff just got an unwelcome RTO policy update – they need to be in the office five out of five days.

an on a computer Browsing Google

Cloudflare thinks it has a way to make millions of web pages faster, for free

By Craig Hale published

Cloudflare’s Speed Brain will pre-load static elements of the page it thinks you’re going to open next.

female graphic designer pointing with finger on laptop computer during collaboration with male colleague on common project in coffee shop

AI could terminate graphic designers before 2030, survey of creative professionals finds

By Craig Hale published

Artificial intelligence is threatening the graphic design industry, but humans are still better in some aspects.

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