November 2010 news

There are 161 articles written in November 2010

Beware of fake Wi-fis

posted on 23 November 2010

Simplifydigital has previously reported on technical support scams, but now it seems there are more fraudsters out there ready to get their hands on your personal info. Connecting to fake wi-fi hotspots, set up and operated by criminals, could enable them to lift personal passwords and connect to social networks in your name. Howeve... [read more]

Newest social media venture - Path

posted on 22 November 2010

An ex-Facebook employee aims to take the world of social networking a step further by making it more close and personal. Path, Dave Morin's newest business venture, is a newly launched social platform, which is picture-centred and thus more personal. There will be a friends limit too - 50 is set to be the absolute maximum, as the nu... [read more]

Email to be extinct, according to Gartner

posted on 22 November 2010

Email soon will be no more, as social networks are becoming the main way which businesses communicate in, a recent study has concluded. Research mecca, Gartner, has found that within five years social media will become the leading form of exchanging information in offices. Monica Basso, research vice president of Gartner, said that:... [read more]

Virgin Media says £830 million should not be granted to BT that easily

posted on 22 November 2010

According to Virgin Media, the government's £830 million fund, which will be used for boosting high-speed broadband coverage, should not be granted to BT that easily. Broadband provider and major rival, Virgin Media, which is counting days until the launch of its 100Mb web services next month, has voiced its views that the government ... [read more]

Ofcom investigates TalkTalk because of consumer complaints

posted on 22 November 2010

TalkTalk was investigated earlier this month by Ofcom because of incorrect billing and now it has been revealed that Ofcom is in fact investigating consumer complaints regarding TalkTalk allegedly mis-selling fixed-line telephone services. Ofcom said in a statement: "Ofcom has opened this investigation following complaints from cons... [read more]

First Cornish locations to get super speedy BT broadband revealed

posted on 22 November 2010

Leedstown, Chiverton Cross area, St Agnes, Portreath, St Day, Devoran, Stenalees and Par are the first eight communities to get super-speedy broadband through an investment worth £132 million funded by BT and the ERDF in order to boost broadband speeds in Cornwall. All eight communities should be connected to fibre-optic broadband by ... [read more]

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