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Challenge North Tyne

Challenge North Tyne invites SMEs to submit solutions for challenges that our region faces. Successful ideas will receive up to £5000 in prototype funding, and will take part in a co-design programme to see these...

Microsoft ended support for Windows 8.1 on January 10th, 2023. Find out what this means, and why businesses should not use programs and services after their End of Life.

What is End of Life?

End of Life is the phrase that Microsoft uses to...

Around 227 million people use Apple Pay, with 100 million using Google Pay. These applications have made purchasing things online or in person faster and easier, with nearly half of all e-commerce transactions worldwide using digital wallets....

Does your business need a training boost? Connected Voice (formerly Newcastle CVS) offers free training for businesses, organisations and charities in Tyneside. We had a look at a few of the different training opportunities your employees,...

If you’re thinking about a spring clean, it might be worth thinking about your devices. Over time our tech can get overloaded with data, applications and information. At best, this can leave us struggling for storage; at worst it can leave...

Autism.org.uk defines autism as, ‘...a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world.’ According to recent data, 1 in 57 children in the UK are on the autistic spectrum.

Autistic...

ASDA Foundation: Cost of Living Fund Grant

The ASDA Foundation's Cost of Living Fund Grant is, '...designed to support the increased running costs groups will face...including rent increases and electricity cost rises.' Community...

Thinking about getting a smart meter? We’ve found out what to expect from this tech, and if it could help you with rising energy costs.

What is a smart meter?

A smart meter is a piece of tech that records how much electricity and gas you...

The latest phishing scam is targeting parents, and manipulating them into thinking that their children are in trouble. We’ve taken a look at this nasty phishing scam, and how you can make sure that you don’t fall for it. 

What is...

On average, a person in the UK will spend just less than 35 hours of the week working, and think about quitting their job around 16 times a year; that’s about once every three weeks. If you’re feeling low about work, or you’re...