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Use these 9 Zoom tips for better privacy & security The videoconferencing service Zoom has seen unprecedented use as people can’t meet in person. And with that meteoric rise has come some serious scrutiny and the realisation that Zoom isn’t 100% safe to use. The company has responded well to thiscriticism of its privacy policiesand other security worries, and has ceased all new feature development so its development team can focus on the current version....

Why you should buy a steam cleaner and where to get one now Last month, theGovernment published guidelinesfor cleaning to reduce the spread of infection. Its advice mentioned the use of steam cleaners: “When items cannot be cleaned using detergents or laundered, for example, upholstered furniture and mattresses, steam cleaning should be used.” These guidelines are intended to help slow the spread of the virus in public spaces but the science is the same at home....

Facebook to launch new gaming app on 20 April Facebook will launch a new mobile app on Monday 20 April called Facebook Gaming. It is designed to let gamers create and watch live gameplay and will be positioned as a rival service to Twitch and YouTube, services owned by Amazon and Google respectively. Facebook revealed its plans tothe New York Times. Fidji Simo, head of the Facebook app, said: “Investing in gaming in general has become a priority for us because we see gaming as a form of entertainment that really connects people....

Government unveils COVID-19 support package for startups The government has announced a new scheme to help UK startups in need of financial support during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The package includes a £250 million Future Fund and an injection of £750 million for Innovate UK to distribute as grants and loans. The headline Future Fund will provide startups with between £125,000 and £5 million in extra cash via a convertible loan from the British Business Bank, at a non-compounding 8% interest rate for a maximum term of three years....

How to connect an iPad or iPhone to a TV If you’ve got an iPhone or iPad and want to connect it to your TV, there are a few ways to do so. Whether you want to showcase your holiday snaps, show everyone your mad game skillz or watch your favourite YouTube videos on something larger than a mobile display, we’ve got you covered right here. Use physical cables The cheapest, and arguably easiest, way to connect your iPhone or iPad to a TV is to use Apple’s own Lightning Digital AV Adapter....