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Harrison Jones
- Oct 12, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the IT Block, 12th Oct 2020
Welcome again to our fresh off the block news series! For today's stories, we'll discuss how Slack is set to make direct messaging available between ALL organisations, why cinemas are closing down again (Is it the new era of streaming?), and we look back on Google's new product announcements, and what gadgets you can snag up for the holiday season this year! Slack set to make direct messaging available between ALL organisations You may be familiar with Slack, it is a collabor
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Harrison Jones
- Oct 11, 2020
- 5 min
Easy way to connect Buffalo LinkStation LS220D NAS drive to Windows PC
Bought yourself a Buffalo LinkStation LS220D and not sure how to get started? Don't worry! Here's our in-depth guide to connecting your Buffalo LinkStation to a Windows PC. Today we'll go over how to get the device visible on your drive, how to create your admin account, add users, permissions and folders, and then lastly how to map your network drive, so you'll be able to access your LS220D locally from any remote device you own! Step 1: Setting up the NAS drive and creating
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Harrison Jones
- Oct 7, 2020
- 7 min
Easy way to connect QNAP TS-251A NAS drive to Windows PC
Bought yourself a QNAP TS-251A recently? Well, you're going to want to get the device set up with your Windows PC. Today we'll be going through how to get the device visible on your laptop/PC, how to set up shared folders and new users/groups, how to set up storage drives (volumes and disks), and finally how to map the network drive for your QNAP device, so you can access it the same way on any remote device! Step 1: Setting up your account and connecting the NAS drive First
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Harrison Jones
- Oct 1, 2020
- 5 min
Fresh off the IT Block, 1st October 2020
Welcome to another edition of our fresh off the block news series! For today's stories, we will be discussing; which touchscreen laptop is the best on the market right now? The new ways companies are leveraging contactless payment for their customers, and how FlightRadar has been struggling with cyber attacks. Which touchscreen laptop is the best on the market right now? When it comes to the creative working mind, there's not much that beats a 2-in-1 foldable, or touchscreen
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Harrison Jones
- Sep 28, 2020
- 5 min
Easy way to connect WD My Cloud Personal NAS drive to Windows 10 PC
Wanting to get started with your WD My Cloud device? Here's our guide to getting yourself sorted out - We'll run you through how to connect the drive to your Windows 10 device, as well as create your account, add users, change shared permissions, and map your WD device to your network drive. Step 1: Establishing a connection with your Windows 10 device First up, you want to plug in your WD My Cloud drive into a power socket, and then plug in one end of the supplied ethernet c
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Harrison Jones
- Sep 22, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the IT Block, 22nd September 2020
For today's stories; We will give you a run-down of the new iOS 14 update, we will discuss how Facebook is in the testing stages of combining Messenger and Instagram chats, and then we will move onto the PS5 and Xbox Series X battle, comparing sales, specs and recent announcements. The iOS 14 update - What are the changes to your device? As you'll probably be aware as an Apple phone owner, the new iOS 14 update is finally here! What's new for you in this update? Well, let's t
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Harrison Jones
- Sep 21, 2020
- 6 min
Easy way to connect Seagate Personal Cloud 2-Bay NAS drive to your Windows PC
There is a very simple way to get started with your Seagate Personal Cloud 2-Bay NAS drive - Here is our guide to connect your Seagate NAS drive to your Windows PC. First of all, make sure your device meets the minimum system requirements: Windows 10, 8.1, Windows 7, and Windows Vista You will also need an active internet connection for getting your device set up, using one of the following web browsers: Internet Explorer 9.x or later Firefox 5.x or later Chrome 11.x or later
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Harrison Jones
- Sep 14, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the IT Block, 14th September 2020
Welcome back all, to our fresh off the block news stories! Today we'll be discussing; Amazon caught out selling their products at inflated prices during a pandemic? Android 11 is finally released worldwide, and how Fortnite is spurring back into action through in-game concerts. Amazon has been caught selling its products at inflated prices on their marketplace Are you surprised by this? Amazon has been caught inflating their own prices on their marketplace. In a deliberate br
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Harrison Jones
- Sep 11, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the IT Block, 11th September 2020
Hey all, welcome back to today's edition of fresh off the block! For today's stories, we'll be discussing; How long does a cloud migration take for a company? SMIC get an unwelcome shock from US regulators, and how Facebook plans to monitor political adverts leading up to the US presidential election. How long does a cloud migration take for a company? Cloud migrations are the new big thing for companies across the globe. You might have even seen the company you work for make
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Harrison Jones
- Sep 7, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the IT Block, 7th September 2020
We're back with Fresh off the block! Today's stories will be about Samsung announcing their cheapest 5G phone so far, how FIFA has fallen to 2nd best compared to PES in the gaming world, and the plans for remote working in the world of the big companies... Samsung announces their cheapest 5G phone so far Well - It's about time! Samsung have just announced a new 5G phone of theirs will be released in the coming months. There isn't much to go by in terms of its price, and an ac
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Harrison Jones
- Sep 1, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the IT Block, 1st September 2020
Welcome all, back to our fresh off the block! Today's stories are about how to connect almost any device to make it a webcam, how Fortnite got its long awaited ban from app stores, and when will electric cars become the new normal? How to connect any device and turn it into a webcam Webcams these days are somewhat scarce. There have been supplier issues since March, and prices are now in a position where the word inflated could be seen as an understatement. You don't have to
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Harrison Jones
- Aug 27, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the IT Block, 27th August 2020
Welcome all, back to today's edition of fresh off the block! In today's stories, we reveal 3 clever new gadgets to get your hands on, Final Cut Pro is getting a collaborative boost, and how Reddit has plans to expand its "dark house" streaming network. 3 clever new gadgets you should get your hands on today! Need a tech life hack? We've got you covered - Here are 3 gadgets to get your hands on as soon as you can, because ultimately... They're going to make your life so much e
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Harrison Jones
- Aug 21, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the IT Block on 21st August 2020
elcome again all - It's been a busy August! Let's see what news we have for you today... Apple officially becomes the world's largest company, Spotify goes down worldwide for over an hour, why Netflix is implementing a shuffle option & Uber rolls out subscription service... Apple officially becomes the world's largest company It isn't surprising to hear this, but Apple has just been confirmed as the world's largest company - Technology companies in general have taken a much l
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Harrison Jones
- Aug 19, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the IT Block 19th August 2020
Hi all, thanks for reading today's edition of fresh off the Block - Today's stories will be about; Why you (Probably) need to upgrade to Windows 10 if you haven't yet, the best alternatives to Apple's Airpods, and Tesla are finally set to release their two-factor authentication security feature to all of their models. Why you (probably) need to upgrade to Windows 10 now Owning a PC or laptop with a Windows operating system does you a lot of favours, you'll notice that you can
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Harrison Jones
- Aug 7, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the IT Block on 7th August 2020
Welcome back once again to fresh off the block from us at IT Block! Today's posts will be focusing on Microsoft's updates to its OneDrive platform, SpaceX and NASA see touchdown back on Earth, and Apple looks set to release its cheapest ever Macbook. Keep reading if you want to find out the full stories... OneDrive gets a step up from Microsoft Microsoft's collaborative file sharing service OneDrive recently got a tonne of new updates, which will massively help both businesse
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Harrison Jones
- Aug 3, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh off the block - The IT Block on 3rd August 2020
Welcome to our breakdown of what's hot in tech news, here's what to look forward to in our top stories today: The fear behind the Garmin ransomware attack US tech giants face up against congress General Motors make first teaser of their new all-electric Hummer truck Garmin ransomware attack will be making their customers fearful Smartwatch creator Garmin recently took the main headline due to news that their systems had fallen victim to a virus hack. The group of hackers mana
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Harrison Jones
- Jul 28, 2020
- 6 min
Fresh on IT Block's radar 28th July
Using Teams to watch the NBA, record breaking Playstation releases, and much more in today's news fresh on our radar... Fans can now watch the NBA virtually from court side using Microsoft Teams In a bid to utilise the new "together mode" feature, the NBA is bringing fans back into its matches. Although this isn't literally real fans, it is an AI feature that brings together customised backgrounds and Teams users to create a virtual environment, where fans appear to be attend
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Harrison Jones
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
Should we use Fiverr for hiring people?
When it comes to the jobs you do in your company, are there ever things that need to be done every so often, but those tasks can't be given to a new employee, as it might take them too long to learn? That's where you should use Fiverr - Instead of hiring people in the traditional way, you can hire someone on Fiverr without any face-to-face contact, and you only pay them for the time you need, without contractual obligations or minimum pay. So, what is Fiverr? Fiverr is a full
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Harrison Jones
- Jul 26, 2020
- 2 min
Mobile data - How to use less of your data each month
Finding yourself getting extra charges every month for your mobile data usage? It's a problem we all have... Everyone who has a mobile phone uses it outside the house, and if you want to be able to use it anywhere, you need a mobile data plan. Relying on free public WIFI alone will leave you jumping between libraries, cafes and train stations. But how can you use less of your mobile data, without restricting the stuff you do already? Let's find out... Tip 1 - Restrict apps ru
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