Articles by Craig Hale

With several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value!

Articles by: Craig Hale

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Companies are doubling down on AI - despite market warnings

By Craig Hale published 24 February 26

Most businesses expect to invest in AI, however workers need to be upskilled and jobs need to be redefined.

How to choose your perfect MTD accounting software

By Craig Hale published 23 February 26

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Looking to fine-tune your finances? Here are some of the key considerations when comparing MTD software.

Wikipedia blacklists Archive.today after alleged DDoS attack

By Craig Hale published 23 February 26

Wikipedia's consensus is to blacklist Archive.today after the site was involved in DDoS attacks launched against a blogger.

Anthropic claims half of its agent tool calls are to do with software engineering - so are developers letting AI take over?

By Craig Hale published 23 February 26

Agentic AI is quite happy being left alone to its own devices, checking in with users when it need to clarify any details.

Data security is still the most pressing issue for many firms - so what can your business do?

By Craig Hale published 23 February 26

More IT leaders agree data security is their biggest issue, but they have a lot of foundation work to do to prepare for AI.

A lot of UK firms still aren't remotely ready for Making Tax Digital

By Craig Hale published 23 February 26

Landlords are more ready than sole traders for MTD – showing there's a need for more training, support and affordable/easy software.

5 essential features of sole trader accounting software

By Craig Hale published 22 February 26

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Accounting software isn't just for big enterprises. Sole traders, freelancers and contractors will all benefit from keeping their books in order.

5 essential features of small business payroll software

By Craig Hale published 21 February 26

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Employing one or more workers under your company? Then you'll need small business payroll software, and these are the features you should be looking for.

Are Google's days numbered? Study finds AI bots are becoming more 'search-like' - and it's affecting how brands are being seen online

By Craig Hale published 20 February 26

Publishers are clearly reluctant to allow AI training bots, but it's imperative they allow access for AI crawlers.

Google Chrome reveals a host of new productivity tools - including a much-wanted split screen boost, and improved PDF annotation

By Craig Hale published 20 February 26

Google has added Split View, PDF annotation and save-to-Drive features to Chrome 145 to make your work even more efficient.

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5 essential features of bookkeeping software

By Craig Hale published 20 February 26

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Keeping your finances in check is key to preventing unwanted surprises. Here are our top five must-haves for bookkeeping software.

Recent AWS issues blamed on AI tools - at least two incidents affected some Amazon services

By Craig Hale last updated 20 February 26

Amazon asserts they were "user error, not AI error."

Amazon officially dethrones Walmart as America's biggest company - and it's not done yet

By Craig Hale published 20 February 26

Amazon's full-year revenue has surpassed Walmart's, knocking Walmart off the top after 13 years.