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James Temperton

James Temperton
James has a beard and writes about technology. He is far from unique. At work, he writes news and features with a particular interest in online privacy and security. Outside the office, James likes reading about long train journeys and then taking long train journeys. He hates writing about himself in the third person.

Recent articles by James Temperton

Windows XP
Microsoft reveals final Windows XP update before support ends on 8 April
PCs

A critical flaw in Windows XP will be patched before Microsoft pulls the plug on it for good

Windows cold call scam
Microsoft cold call scammer gets suspended jail sentence and huge fine
PCs

Owner of scam company that tricked people into handing over money to fix non-existent PC problems ordered to pay thousands in fines

Windows XP
Want extended support for Windows XP? Just pay Microsoft £5.5 million
PCs

Multi-million pound support deal will protect computers in public sector still running Windows XP

EU flag (Credit: Flickr user Rock Cohen)
Mobile phone roaming charges in Europe WILL END by Christmas 2015
Mobile phones

No more rip-off charges in the EU as European Parliament votes in favour of abolishing roaming

Rural Britain (Credit: Flickr user llee_wu)
Government incompetence hands BT broadband monopoly
Technology

Government and BT must release more details of where broadband roll-out is happening and how fast it will be

Amazon Web Services
Apple, Facebook and Google go green but Amazon loves dirty energy
Technology

Greenpeace report slams Amazon for opting for coal and gas while other web giants lead shift to renewable energy

Nest
Nest Learning Thermostat finally launches in UK for £179
Heating

New sensor-packed thermostat can cut annual heating bill by 20 per cent, Nest claims

Pete Oliver, BT
BT and Unicef announce campaign to keep kids safe online
Technology

BT to train up teachers and parents in fight to protect children from internet dangers

EE 4GEE
EE pumps super-speed 4G into 12 more UK towns
Mobile phones

New towns in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland all hooked up to EE's 4G network

GTA V
Landmark moment for UK games industry as tax relief gets approval
Gaming

First announced in the 2012 budget, relief could now bring £188m into UK games industry