Twenty years ago, getting people to trust online shopping was a huge hurdle for ecommerce. Would-be buyers were afraid to provide credit card and other personal information online. The situation has changed dramatically. Today’s online shoppers think nothing of filling out forms and providing data to ecommerce sites, social media sites, and even in public […]

With more and more of us making the majority of our purchases over the net, it’s important that you know just what checks you should make when shopping online. When it comes to buying jewellery, you’ll likely be spending quite a bit of money, so being exposed to an online scam could be devastating to […]

My son asked me once if he could play Roblox. It’s not a game I play, but I’ve certainly heard of it – I seem to recall a couple of his favourite Youtubers (celebrities who record gameplay videos) play it. Turns out, some of his friends at school have started playing it and so wanted to join in. I […]

The Internet can be a great source of information but unfortunately due to its popularity has become a major source of criminal activity. According to the UK Office of National Statistics, an estimated 4.5 million cybercrimes were committed in England and Wales between March 2017 to March 2018. It’s more important now more than ever […]

Whether you’re buying a property overseas, topping up a foreign bank account, sending money to a family member abroad, or making regular transfers for a pension or mortgage, making international payments can be a stress-inducing task. How to transfer money abroad safely From fluctuating exchange rates and added fees to ensuring your payment transfer is […]

If you spend much of your time online, you should know that you are not alone. It is estimated that the average Briton spends around 24 hours each week on their smartphone or a similar device. Therefore, it makes sense that most people would start looking for friendships online as well. Now, if this is […]

Could your smart fridge spy on you? Smart speakers, CCTV cameras, smart thermometers, and even smart bulbs—our homes are now full of digital gadgets. The term “IoT” refers to all these internet-connected domestic items. Sure, these gizmos make our lives convenient. However, the smart speaker in your living room could also give away personal, sensitive […]

Most people are now familiar with the concept of hackers, and it’s rare for anyone with an email address to have avoided fraudulent spam mail entirely. But with cybercrime on the increase worldwide, are we too complacent when it comes to considering risks? And are our perceptions of cybercrime on a scale that matches the […]

These days if you aren’t online, you don’t exist in the business world. Online networking has revolutionised how we connect, find employment opportunities, and collaborate with other professionals. However, navigating the online waters can be tricky. It is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between a legitimate business connection and someone who wants to steal […]

How long is your current to-do list? For those of us with busy lives there always seems to be a growing list of ‘life admin’ to complete. We are all guilty of procrastinating and putting things off, even if they are not particularly difficult or time-consuming, and installing the latest software and app updates is […]