KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 13TH APRIL 2025
Welcome to another low down on all the latest Tech news, Tips and Tricks to help you keep up to date with the latest from the Tech world!
You can hear the feature On Air on a Sunday with Mark, and throughout the week.
5G Mast Fire
A 5G mast in Warwickshire has been badly damaged in a fire, prompting nearby homes to be evacuated.
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted to the fire in Sunbeam Close in Rugby
The tower suffered about 80% damage in the fire which was believed to have started accidentally, the fire service said.
Warwickshire Police said it was investigating the incident and had been carrying out inquiries in the area.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce82yk472rno
Source: BBC News
Meta is expanding Teen Accounts
Meta is expanding Teen Accounts - what it considers its age-appropriate experience for under 18s - to Facebook and Messenger.
The system involves putting younger teens on the platforms into more restricted settings by default, with parental permission required in order to live stream or turn off image protections for messages.
It was first introduced last September on Instagram, which Meta says "fundamentally changed the experience for teens" on the platform.
But campaigners say it's unclear what difference Teen Accounts has actually made.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgqe6yv0yzo
Source: BBC News
Overhaul of IT Services At a Council Pushed Back
A major overhaul of IT services at a council is years overdue and its launch date has been pushed back five times, it has been revealed.
Norwich City Council is embroiled in a legal dispute with the contractor, Civica, and has sought compensation.
Civica said "active discussions" were taking place.
The council had been trying to implement a new system called Civica D360, a workflow management tool covering benefits, council tax, revenues, business rates and housing.
A new contract with Civica (UK) Ltd started in April 2022 and D360 was due to go live a year later.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg720ezgy53o
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Pocket
It’s designed to help users save, organize, and discover content from across the web. You can save articles, videos, and other web content for later viewing at your own convenience.
The app provides tools to tag and organize saved items, making it a snap to retrieve and manage information.
There is an offline functionality that lets you access saved content without an internet connection.
Pocket is free to download on IOS and Android devices
Google:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideashower.readitlater.pro
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocket-stay-informed/id309601447
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Social media is a great way to stay in touch with family, friends and keep up to date on the latest news. However, it’s important to know how to manage the security and privacy settings on your accounts, so that your personal information remains inaccessible to anyone but you.
It's worth exercising some caution when using social media. Not everyone using social media is necessarily who they say they are. Take a moment to check if you know the person, and if the friend/link/follow is genuine.
Less obviously, you should think about your digital footprint, a term that describes the information about you that is available online. Criminals can use this to steal your identity, or make phishing messages more convincing.
