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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 24, 2020
- 2 min
Tesla - The story so far, and whether they'll survive...
Ever since July 2003, Tesla has been built on the main aim of manufacturing and delivering electric vehicles which have zero carbon emissions. The first thing to note is how rich the current CEO Elon Musk is. Musk's current net worth is almost $70 billion (USD), this is mainly due to a combination of holdings in both Tesla and Space X, the latter of these two recently flew 2 NASA astronauts into space. Tesla's fleet of electric cars are more expensive upfront compared to norm
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Harrison Jones
- Jul 23, 2020
- 2 min
Top 10 tech companies in the world
If you ever wondered how the world's tech giants were ranked, here's a list so you can find out for yourself... 10 - HP HP, a shortened version of their trading name Hewlett-Packard, are a computer, laptop, printer and ink seller. Founded over 80 years ago in a single garage in California, HP are now one of the world's best known sellers of laptops and monitors, generating $58.76 billion USD of revenue in 2019 alone. 9 - Panasonic Based in Japan, Panasonic are a global seller
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Harrison Jones
- Jul 21, 2020
- 2 min
How to start a YouTube channel (The right way)
One booming hobby and trend nowadays is watching (and making) YouTube videos. How do you start out a YouTube channel properly? Have the correct motive One tutorial you'll always see floating around is how to make millions from YouTube - Although this is possible, the reason you should be joining YouTube is for the fun of making videos, and not to try and make a quick earning. YouTube doesn't allow earnings really until you reach 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours watch time ov
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Harrison Jones
- Jul 20, 2020
- 2 min
Do we really need smartphones?
People are driven by technology, it is what helps the modern world keep moving. One of the most important, yet controversial pieces of technology is the smartphone. Notice how we said smartphone, and not just phone, mobile, or cell phone - A smart phone does a LOT more than just the calling aspect. In fact, up to 10 percent of people who own a smartphone carry out all of their online activities via their mobile device, as they cannot get a broadband connection into their hom
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Harrison Jones
- Jul 17, 2020
- 2 min
The best affordable laptop for gaming
A comprehensive review of the Lenovo Legion Y545 Want to switch your gaming time to a laptop instead of a PC? No problem! We've assembled a review of arguably the best option out there, that is, if you're not wanting to spend that much on a laptop to allow you to play your favourite games: Let's start off with what literally every gamer looks for first, the specs... ✓ 15 inch display with 1920 x 1080 IPS quality ✓ 16 GB of memory/RAM ✓ 512 GB SSD hard drive ✓ 9th Generation I
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Harrison Jones
- Jul 16, 2020
- 3 min
Why aren't you using the cloud?
In the current climate, more and more businesses (As well as individuals) are having to take hold of new technology, and new services, in order to get things done online. Cloud-based services have been one of the biggest winners of the pandemic. The current pandemic is the first real change to societal normality in the world where laptops, PCs, the internet and online collaboration are a core part of our day-to-day lives. A lot of businesses have been leveraging the benefits
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Harrison Jones
- Jul 12, 2020
- 2 min
Is TikTok actually dangerous?
In yet another spout between China and the rest of the world, the makers of the popular TikTok mobile application have been receiving heavy scrutiny over privacy and safety concerns. Just this week, Amazon had emailed all of its staff, advising them to delete the TikTok app from their phones, but Amazon later retraced this email and stated it was 'sent in error'. Although this isn't the first time a company (or entire country) has made such allegations, it still leads to the
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IT Block
- Jul 3, 2020
- 3 min
Fresh on IT Block's Radar 3rd July 2020
Amazing product debuts from Netgear and Samsung. TikTok's security vulnerabilities and much more. Samsung launches 870 QVO, a whopping 8TB SSD. Reading and writing speeds of more than five hundred megabytes per second, this 8TB SSD by Samsung is the best in its class. So far, standard HDD drives have had the advantage of superior storage space, not to mention affordability. Performance, however, is the reason most prefer to use an SSD drive, and Samsung is very well-known at
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IT Block
- Jun 29, 2020
- 4 min
5 tech companies to work for in Singapore
Many multinational tech companies bring with them great benefits and workplace standards you will struggle to find work in a local private firm. Everyone wants to feel appreciated, and Singaporeans find benefits as a form of appreciation for the hard work and dedication they provide their employers. Foreign firms have realized Singaporeans, if treated fairly, become extremely loyal to the firms which employ them. Locals have always seen tech companies in Singapore as the plac
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IT Block
- Jun 26, 2020
- 2 min
Fresh on IT Block's Radar 26th June 2020
Exciting updates from Lenovo, AMD and Samsung on today's tech news update. Lenovo releases smallest ever desktop Lenovo's M75n (nano) is touted as the smallest desktop in the market and is targeted towards businesses. This desktop attempts to boost employee productivity and still has all the necessary ports needed for connectivity. It's compact size is further enhanced with features which allow this desktop to be wall mounted. Factory floors, logistics and office, this deskto
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Harrison Jones
- Jun 16, 2020
- 2 min
8 ways to improve your Windows experience
If you're ever stuck for ways to enhance your experience on a Windows desktop, whether it is to take shortcuts, or make things more accessible, here are 8 simple tips to improve your Windows experience. 1. Open an incognito tab with shortcuts Need to open up Google Chrome quickly for an encrypted search? Simply press Ctrl+Shift+N to open an incognito browser. 2. Disable background applications If your desktop is running slowly, open the task manager tool by pressing Ctrl+Shif
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Harrison Jones
- Jun 15, 2020
- 2 min
Singapore GP Cancelled? Tune into E-sports!
It was looking pretty likely that the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix was going to be cancelled, and unfortunately last week Singapore's race organisers announced that the race would not be going ahead. This was due to the risk of infections spreading in the stands and viewing areas, as well as the rigorous restrictions still in place around the nation. This is obviously a very sad time for racing lovers, but it isn't all doom and gloom... E-sports have managed to team up with
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Harrison Jones
- Jun 14, 2020
- 2 min
Who are the winners of the coronavirus pandemic?
Many millions, if not, billions of people have lost out due to the restrictions and new ways of life caused by coronavirus. Companies in industries like hospitality, sport, retail and leisure have felt the full impact of the lack of demand. Compare these to other industries, and there is a select few very clear winners as a result of this pandemic. Big technology companies. The reason why? The digital age has taken a big turn, and companies are beginning to realise that home
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