If you’re not feeling particularly au fait with all this new technology, luckily you’re not alone. A recent study by Nominet asked 1,001 UK parents with children aged 10-18 years old how they felt about their children’s online activities, revealing some interesting findings and showing that even net-savvy parents sometimes struggle. One in three of […]
What does the Internet know about you?
The recent media storm regarding Kent’s Youth Crime Commissioner Paris Brown is an example of where the collective memory of the Internet can cause problems. A series of dubious tweets sent several years ago unseated Ms Brown after just one week in the job. It is entirely possible that Paris Brown had completely forgotten all […]
Why do people troll?
Traditional wisdom says bullies are cowards. People who cause dissent and outrage online are also cowards, often working anonymously or under a pseudonym to undermine individuals and businesses. It’s called trolling, and it’s an increasingly serious issue online. A number of trolls have been jailed for, amongst other things, mocking dead teenagers online. Sean Duffy […]
How will Michael Gove change IT lessons?
Michael Gove is planning a complete change to the way computer science is taught in school. The new lessons will be a joint project between universities and industry to make children more prepared for future life. In a speech at BETT 2012, Michael Gove claimed that children are bored by the current ICT curriculum which […]
A Guide to Trojan Viruses
The term Trojan comes from Greek Mythology and refers to a gift which was given to the besieged city of Troy, which turned out to be not so nice after all. It is probably the most recognised term in the world of malware and many millions of computer infections have been caused by trojans. What […]