EU to propose regulations that limit use of AI in public spaces

The EU is preparing to publish draft laws that regulate the use of AI in society. The draft legislation seeks to limit the use of AI for “indiscriminate surveillance” and ban the use of AI in systems that can be exploited to influence or manipulate human behaviors.  If passed, the…

How to set up a VPN on a Samsung Smart TV

Samsung Smart TVs feel like they’re everywhere nowadays – and that’s mostly because they are. With hundreds of millions of buyers worldwide, they’re one of the most popular Smart TVs to go to market.  Most of my friends who have one at home have started using a VPN with them,…

How to roll back Windows updates

Recently installed a Windows update and feeling regretful already? Have no fear, it’s possible to reverse the process and retrieve the former version. This guide will run you through the dos and don’ts of rolling back Windows updates.  [[post-object type=”divider” /]] Types of Windows updates  Although older operating system…

How to setup OpenVPN on Linux

If you’re a Linux user and you want to connect to a VPN provider’s servers using the secure OpenVPN encryption protocol, it is possible that you’ll need to set up the VPN connection manually using the command-line interface (CLI). Few VPN providers have a VPN client with a graphical user…

Google and Apple block NHS Covid-19 app update on privacy grounds

Apple and Google have forced the UK ministers to halt a scheduled update for the NHS Covid-19 app on the grounds it violates user privacy.  This decision sits in stark contrast to the Department of Health’s statement last week claiming the app was ‘privacy protecting’. [[post-object type=”divider” /]] What does…

How to install Netflix on Kodi

Kodi is a home entertainment management software that allows users to browse all their TV shows, games, and movies from one digital location.  Using a VPN with Kodi – particularly if you’re a bit of a Netflix buff – will open up a new world of streaming possibilities, and this…

Cloud vs local backup

All of us have important data stored on our computers, so deciding how you back up all your information can prove to be amongst the most important decisions you make. There are advantages to backing up your data on a local device or a cloud service and so deciding which…

How to remove metadata from photos – Steps for all devices

Digital photos are more than a snapshot in time. Unlike their traditional film-based counterpart, they often provide more information than what you get to see in the image itself. As a result, when you take a photo with a digital camera or phone, information about the GPS location where you…