Pubs and venues to be protected from noise complaints

Pubs and music venues will be given protection from noise complaints under planned changes to licensing rules. Under the reforms, developers seeking to build near venues would be told to soundproof buildings, while permissions would be fast-tracked for new businesses or expanded outdoor areas in designated locations. The government hopes the changes will also make…

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With Windows 11, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, Dell’s $250 laptop overshadows low-end desktop options

Dell’s $250 laptop beats its own entry-level desktop and rivals more expensive models The cheapest Dell desktop lacks Windows, while next options start at $599.99 At under half the price, Dell’s laptop offers full PC experience with modern specs Desktops used to be the default for affordable computing, offering more power, easier upgrades, and better…

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New Bitdefender tools promise to spot phishing scams from AI models and fake brand partnerships

Bitdefender Security for Creators now monitors Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for unauthorized account changes or mass deletions Over 184 million login credentials are exposed, many tied to creator social media accounts Financial losses from online scams have crossed $1 trillion, with creators becoming prime targets Influencers and digital creatives are increasingly targeted by phishing scams…

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