Ballot of the browsers

As a Windows user, you may already have seen the new 'ballot screen' which Microsoft has been forced to implement as part of an EU agreement to promote greater competition in the browser market.

So what are the choices and can you really tell which is the best browser for you anyway? Read more
 

Four in five consider web a 'fundamental right'

A new survey conducted in 26 countries around the world has reported widespread agreement for the idea that the Internet should be considered a fundamental right for all citizens.

Read more about our views on the web and see how British attitudes can sometimes vary from those of users abroad. Read more
 

How to round numbers in Excel

Spreadsheets can calculate figures to within hundreds of decimal places at the simple click of a mouse. But in most cases, such a degree of accuracy is neither required nor appropriate.

This month's tip explains some useful functions to help round your figures using Excel. Read more
 

When staff file-sharing places company data at risk

Internet security firm Sophos has warned that uncontrolled peer-to-peer file-sharing in the workplace could be placing your sensitive company documents at risk.

Could it be time to review the acceptable usage policies for users of your corporate network and company laptops? Read more
 

What is email encryption?

With estimates of over one billion email users worldwide, electronic messaging is everywhere. But in the absence of email encryption it is far from secret and this could be posing a risk to your business.

So should you be considering an email encryption solution? What is it and what are the business benefits? Read more