You may have noticed a new craze on social media this week. A craze which sees people uploading edited images of themselves, appearing to show them as elderly people. This is done via an app called FaceApp. Thousands of people have been using it, however security concerns have been raised. Firstly, let's explain what the app is. We'll then look into the problems. What's FaceApp? FaceApp is a mobile application that allows users to edit photographs. Alongside the now-infamous ageing technique, you're also able to turn blank or grumpy expressions into smiley ones, and edit make-up …
Alan Turing to Feature on the Bank of England’s New £50 note
Alan Turing was a computer pioneer, mathematician and code breaker during World War Two. He is celebrated for his outstanding code-cracking work that was vital to the Allies. The work carried out by Alan and others at Bletchley Park in breaking the Enigma code saved millions of lives during the war. The effort approximately cut the war short by three years and has impacted millions of people lives ever since. Queen Elizabeth II currently features on the £50 note. The change in design has been brought about as part of the Bank of England switch from paper to polymer. The banknote …
How to stay safe online – Protecting Your Loved One’s Computer
A computer is generally the easiest target for criminals. If they can install programmes or hack into the system, then they can collect sensitive information. However, protecting your loved one's computer and keeping it safe is relatively easy if you follow the tips below. Anti-virus Software Computer viruses intend to cause harm and they can spread from one computer to another through emails or dodgy websites. They can appear in different forms, for example; unwanted pop-up messages, a slow computer speed, even deleting files. Having an anti-virus software can help to locate, stop …
How to get your loved one using Facebook
Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites on the internet which allows you to communicate with family and friends, share photos and get all the latest breaking news. It sounds great doesn’t it? However, it can be quite intimidating for those who are new to social media and unfamiliar with the benefits. It doesn’t matter what age you are – you can learn about technology. A report showed last year that between 2018 and 2017, Facebook users rose to 2.9 million among the 65+ age group. But if you are trying to teach your loved one how to set an account up, the …
How to use Sky Q
Sky Q is the latest Sky satellite television package to be released, and it boasts brand new features that have not yet been available with any other package. It's an all round entertainment experience that makes you want to stay sat firmly on your sofa for the foreseeable future, binge watching box-sets and breaking only for water. Sky is the UK's largest digital subscription television service and also offers internet and mobile phone packages alongside the entertainment packages. Sky is extremely popular in the UK, but at first glance it can seem daunting with its plethora of …
Hertfordshire warning over vitamin phone scam
Reports this week have revealed that elderly residents in Hertfordshire are being targeted by an unsolicited phone scam which leads to them paying astonishing amounts of money for vitamins. This is a concern for everybody here at Careline, the national personal alarm company, as it is our aim to help as many people as possible and ensure that the elderly continue to live independently in their home. In the news reports, Hertfordshire County Council's Trading Standards have sent out the warning to the elderly following several complaints this year. The main incident mentioned …
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