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As Google removes adverts related to computer repairs in a bid to stop scammers, how is this affecting legitimate businesses? Tech For Techs asks its members. MIKE WHITEHOUSE, SUNDERLAND COMPUTER REPAIRS “I have worked with Google for a long time and I’ve resigned myself to having to spend £300 a …

QBS Technology Group has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of UAB Laknova. Lithuania-based enterprise software distributor Laknova is active throughout the Baltic region, where it is the 5th largest dedicated software distributor. Laknova will be rebranded to QBS and its systems will be integrated over the next …

The next issue of PCR, which hits desks at the beginning of September, will look at everything gaming, featuring opinions and analysis around the sector as well as product guides looking at the latest gaming PCs, components and peripherals. Here’s how you can get involved: Opinions We are looking for …

Patrick Krupa, Founder and Head of Product at SmartFrame, looks at the ways rogue bots target our personal online information and why putting protection in place is imperative. We like to imagine that the internet is made up of just human users. But in reality, a large portion of the …

Antony Edwards, COO of Eggplant, outlines what procedures retailers should put in place before they launch a website. When a new store is set to open on the high street there are a number of procedures in place to ensure that it can provide the ultimate customer experience. For high-end …

Lifesize has announced several new product enhancements through its cloud-based video conferencing platform. Recent Lifesize mobile app improvements include the addition of screen sharing from mobile devices, enabling distributed teams to effectively share and collaborate on content during meetings from wherever they’re joining, as well as the option to switch …

Fernando Corbato was the first person to use passwords to protect user accounts. He joined MIT in 1950 to study for a doctorate in physics, but realised during those years his passion for the machines that physicists used to do their calculations. Computers during the 50s could only handle one …

Gaming hardware brand Gigabyte has joined VIP UK’s VGA vendor line-up. The addition of Gigabyte and AORUS branded graphics cards complements VIP’s existing VGA range and makes the distributor a great destination of choice for solutions from each of the UK’s leading graphic card manufacturers. Having partnered with Gigabyte motherboards …

Exertis has announced the availability of fully-supported refurbished phones aimed at business users. The handsets incorporate the Exertis 24/24 support service, which offers a 24-hour advance handset replacement service on any In-Warranty claims along with a 24-month warranty for the handset. “We are offering a very high quality, refurbished handset …

Agilitas IT Solutions has launched the first channel services online pricing tool for hardware maintenance services. The new AssureMeNow portal is underpinned by the company’s InventoryAssure services product. Agilitas has a variety of dedicated sales specialists, who provide the company’s channel partners with access to a multi-vendor workplace, server, storage …

New research from Lenovo has revealed how education around the world has been positively transformed thanks to smarter technology. The research, which surveyed over 15,000 individuals globally – including the US, Mexico, Brazil, China, India, Japan, UK, Germany, France, and Italy – reveals that over two-thirds of UK parents (69 per …

MMD has announced the launch of the Philips E1 Line, composed of eight models offering users the choice of 24”, 27”, or 32” displays available with Full HD, Quad HD, or 4K UHD resolution. The lineup is packed with innovative, high-performance features, including Adaptive Sync/AMD FreeSync, LowBlue Mode, Flicker-Free technology …