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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 16/07/2026

They forgot the dark mode icon in the iOS update! 🙈

Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 26/03/2026

⭐ To enable this feature: 1️⃣ Update Google Chrome 2️⃣ Browse to chrome://flags 3️⃣ Search for Vertical Tabs 4️⃣ Set to Enabled 5️⃣ Relaunch Google Chrome 6️⃣ Right click on the tab bar 7️⃣ Select "Move tabs to the side" ⬅️ You can also collapse the tab bar for a minimal look and view more of the webpage.

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#edtech #googlechrome #vertical #tabs #browser #itjustworks | Abid Patel

⭐ Vertical tabs have finally arrived in Google Chrome! 👀 I've been using the Arc and Zen browsers for a while now and I found the vertical tabs feature really cool. It's great to see it now available...

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 26/03/2026

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 15/02/2026

Editing and longer posts. I think the days of character limits has long disappeared.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 16/12/2025

⚠️ End of term reminder for teachers and schools 👀 Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ & Spotify are not licensed for use in schools. They are for personal and home use only ✅ BBC iPlayer, ITVX, All4 & My5 can be used with an ERA licence Celebrate, but stay compliant #EdTech #Copyright #ITjustworks ✅

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 26/09/2025

🚨 The cyber attack on Kido nursery is a stark reminder: Safeguarding in 2025 is not just about gates or sign-in sheets, it is about digital safety too. Stolen records put children at risk. #CyberSecurity is safeguarding - Now more than ever! ➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #CyberSecurity #EduSky

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Children's names, pictures and addresses stolen in nursery hack

Experts have condemned the hack as an

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 23/06/2025

⭐ That's right folks! The A, B, I and the D is returning to #ISTELive and after many years online, it's finally coming, in person... EdTech SmackDown LIVE! 🥳 🗓️ Tuesday July 1st @ 3pm CDT 📍 HBGCC – Hemisfair Ballroom 2 😎 You don't want to miss this one! See you there! #EduSky #EdTechSmack

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 19/06/2025

Shout out to my daughter who is sitting her final A-Level exam today (And all the other students around the country sitting their A-Levels) May Allah grant you all the success in the exam and for your future 🤲❤️ #Exams #ALevels #College #SixthForm #EduSky

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 16/06/2025

⭐ EdTech AM - Episode 7 is out now! 🥳 As usual, @meaganalfano.bsky.social and I take an alternative look at all things tech, education, life and everything in between! ❤️ Please like, comment, subscribe & share! #EdTechAM #EdTech #Podcast #Tech #Ai #ChatShow #InnovateEDU

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EdTech AM - Episode 7

YouTube video by EdTech AM

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 06/06/2025

☪️ Eid Mubarak! 🥳 Muslims worldwide are celebrating #EidAlAdha. I’ve made an infographic with key facts about Eid Please share so others can learn about the beauty of Eid ❤️ Keep me & my family in your duas. 🤲 #Eid #EidMubarak #Eid2025 #EidulAdha2025 #Diversity #Inclusivity #EduSky #EdTech

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 26/04/2025

⭐ EdTech AM - Episode 6 is out now! 🥳 Join @meaganalfano.bsky.social & me as we wade through all the latest going ons in the world of tech & more! 🎬 Watch here: youtu.be/8IP-Y5XbchM 🌍 Visit our website: edtecham.org ❤️ Please like, comment, subscribe & share! #EdTechAM #EdTech #EduSky #Podcast

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 11/04/2025

⭐ @briskteaching.bsky.social has truly taken the EdTech world by storm & is helping teachers to save time & take teaching and learning to the next level! 💪 🥳 Today, I'm delighted to become one of the founding members of Club Brisk! 🙌 #ClubBrisk #BriskTeaching #AI #EdTech #Education

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 10/04/2025

Never has anything been more true! 🙈😂 #Microsoft #Word #EdTech #EduSky

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 21/03/2025

➡️ The DfE wants your views on "Narrowing the Digital Divide in Schools & Colleges." Let's shape the future & ensure every learner succeeds digitally 💪 🗓️ The consultation closes on 23rd May 2025. www.gov.uk/government/c... #EdTech #EduSky #Education #DigitalDivide

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 13/03/2025

📢 DfE updated their "Meeting Digital & Technology Standards" for schools ✅ Clear broadband guidance ✅ Improved data templates ✅ Better asset tracking ✅ Secure networks ✅ Stronger Wi-Fi Read here: ➡️ www.gov.uk/guidance/mee... #EdTech #CyberSecurity #DigitalStrategy #SchoolLeadership #Education

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 10/03/2025

#DigitalTransformation isn’t just about new tech. It’s about reshaping how schools operate & it's essential we keep evolving in 2025 & beyond However, tight budgets, rapid changes & cyber threats remain big barriers 📝 Read more in my article here: ➡️ bit.ly/DTstate25 #EduSky #AI #CyberSecurity

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 28/02/2025

☪️ Ramadan Mubarak to all my friends & family & everyone around the world! ❤️ #Ramadan #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan1446 #Islam #Muslim #Blessed #Prayers #Dua #Alhamdulillah #EduSky

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 27/02/2025

☪️ Ramadan Mubarak! 🥳 ⭐ This weekend marks the start of the holy month of #Ramadan & is of immense importance & blessings for Muslims around the world. ➡️ Check out my infographic on Ramadan facts: bit.ly/RamadanKeyFacts 🤝 Greet your students & colleagues with Ramadan Mubarak! #EduSky #Peace #Dua

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 23/02/2025

Decided to give the #ITjustworks HQ a little upgrade. A bigger IKEA Kallax for more storage, but also to improve my virtual meeting background! 😂 #ITjustworks #DeskSetup #RoomSetup #HQ #Ikea #Kallax #Alhamdulillah #Mashallah

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 21/02/2025

Yeah, it makes sense and it's certainly the least worst of the 2 options. But at the same time, I'd like to see one of the wealthiest companies in the world legally challenge the government on what is a very bad move. They've certainly got the legal capacity and strength to do so.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 21/02/2025

Indeed, but they've challenged laws in the past without implementation. I'm surprised they didn't appear to legally challenge it on this occasion (Maybe they did, but it doesn't appear that way!)

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 21/02/2025

Apple’s decision to cave to UK government pressure is deeply disappointing 👎 This move undermines #OnlineSafety, #Security & #Privacy It sets a dangerous precedent that may force other tech giants to follow suit ⚠️ #Apple #UKGovernment #Data #Privacy #Encryption #iCloud #CyberSecurity #EduSky

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Apple pulls encryption feature from UK over government spying demands

Soon no UK iCloud backups will be end-to-end encrypted.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 21/02/2025

It will probably only charge at 7.5W as opposed to 15W though as it only has Qi compatibility and not Qi2.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 21/02/2025

Just like the power button placement on the M4 Mac mini, this is a non-issue! Sure, it would have been nice if Apple included MagSafe on the iPhone 16E, but let's face it, most of us complaining about it are not buying the iPhone 16E and getting the iPhone 16 or the 16 Pro/Max instead!

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 21/02/2025

Tech sites & YouTubers are losing it over Apple not including MagSafe on the iPhone 16E The reality is most people buying the device won't even know what MagSafe is, let alone have a MagSafe charger It would have been nice, but not the end of the world for the target market #EduSky #Apple #iPhone

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 13/02/2025

Teleprompter apps have really helped me to get over my stutter when recording content. Just noticed that there’s one with the lifetime subscription being free of charge! 🥳 Download the app & “purchase” the lifetime subscription which is currently free 👍 ⬇️ apps.apple.com/gb/app/telep... #EduSky

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‎Teleprompter & Video Recorder

‎Our smart prompter app makes it easy to read your script and record without ever looking away from the camera. With this teleprompter for videos and our cutting-edge autocue technology, you'll produc...

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 12/02/2025

Bluesky has been somewhat luckily that there has been a large migration to the platform, but there is still a HUGE number of folks on Twitter, Instagram etc. Others like Telegram, Signal, Mastodon and even Threads (yes, I know it's owned by Meta) have tried, but the engagement just isn't there.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 12/02/2025

The problem with leaving these platforms is engagement, or lack thereof. Many have tried to leave WhatsApp, Instagram etc. But when the majority of the people you want to connect with are using these, there's very little benefit in moving somewhere else where you're just gonna be lonely.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 12/02/2025

⭐ Some good news this morning. Google will remove existing ratings & reviews on Google Maps for schools based in the UK and Ireland & turn off the ability to leave ratings & reviews in the future 🇬🇧 🇮🇪 ➡️ Read more: 🌍 schoolsweek.co.uk/head-scores-... 🌍 www.theguardian.com/education/20... #EduSky

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Head scores victory as Google agrees to delete school reviews

A deputy headteacher who created a petition to remove Google school ratings and reviews for educational institutes has won a victory against the tech giant.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 11/02/2025

Today is #SaferInternetDay! 👍 👉 Remember that both #OnlineSafety & #CyberSecurity work together hand in hand! 🤝 📝 Here's an infographic with #TopTips to help ensure that you're staying as safe as possible online! ⬇️ Download here: 📝 PDF: bit.ly/ITjwSID25pdf 🖼️ PNG: bit.ly/ITjwSID25png #EduSky

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#ITjustworks - Safer Internet Day.pdf

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 08/02/2025

deck.blue is free of charge.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 04/02/2025

Great catch up with fellow #GoogleChampion & #Canvassador @adamhilledu.bsky.social this evening discussing all things EdTech, life & exciting project stuff! 😊 Them #SYD19 lot ain't too bad after all! Well, except for @mrshowell24.com! 😜 #EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleEI #LON19 #CanvaEDU

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 29/01/2025

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: AI in the classroom from Canva! 🥳 ➡️ Take the course today & learn how Canva can help to transform & streamline your practice using AI! 📝 canva.com/designschool/courses/ai-in-the-classroom #EduSky #Canva #CanvaEDU #Ai #AiEDU

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 29/01/2025

Indeed bias exist everywhere. ChatGPT & Gemini have had their fair share of controversy. Try asking ChatGPT about genocide in Gaza or Palestinian rights - "It's complicated" DeepSeek isn't perfect by any stretch. But a lot of the negativity is because it has hit big tech where it hurts. Money.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 28/01/2025

A new AI model called DeepSeek really seems to have shaken things up, hitting Nvidia's share price pretty hard & managed to capture the attention of OpenAI's Sam Altman. Is it the real deal or a case of "If you bought ChatGPT from Temu" The Verge: bit.ly/40QeJTX BBC: bit.ly/40PjwF5 #EduSky #AI

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What is DeepSeek - and why is everyone talking about it?

A Chinese startup has built a low-cost AI model using less technologically advanced chips.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 27/01/2025

Rest and recovery for the ankle!

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 27/01/2025

Anyone else feeling very Bett-lagged?! 😴🤕 Almost 95,000 steps and 70km over 4 days! Great for the step count, not so great for the ankle! (And no, not THAT one!) #IYKYK 🙈 #Bett2025 #BettUK2025 #BettMarathon #StepCount #BettLagged #Mashallah

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 19/01/2025

Almost! The game was over and they almost made it back! What a game! 🤯

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 17/01/2025

#Bett2025 is next week! It's my 20th Bett Show & I'm speaking in the Bett Arena! 🥳 💻 We'll be hosting a panel discussing "Screen Time: The Good, The Bad, and The Balanced" 📱 🗓️ Fri 24th Jan 🕦 11:30am 📍 Bett Arena 🤝 Hope to see you there! #EduSky #Mainstage #EdTech #Alhamdulillah #Mashallah

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 15/01/2025

Also forgot that other one that very few people use or have ever heard of... TikTok! 🤪🤣

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 15/01/2025

Also, how could you forget Bebo?! Not that I used it! 😂

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 15/01/2025

ICQ ✅👎 MSN Messenger ✅👍 MySpace ❌ FindMyFriends ❌ Friends Reunited ✅👎 Facebook ✅👎 Twitter ✅👍 iMessage ✅👍 WhatsApp ✅👍 Instagram ✅👎 Threads ✅👎 LinkedIn ✅👍 Bluesky ✅👍 I added in Friends Reunited. Also added my personal rating as to how good 👍 or bad 👎 my experience was/has been.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 13/01/2025

Might be worth taking a look at Canva can help. It will pretty much allow you to go from A-Z. Starting at design, customisation, all the way to print!

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 13/01/2025

I would say advertising. This puts the onus on the BBC to generate it's own income and be more responsible on it's spending. The current TV License model is outdated and doesn't hold the BBC to account strongly enough to justify access to the public fund. Make it equal for all broadcasters.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 12/01/2025

If you're missing #TweetDeck, check out deck.blue - It's like good old TweetDeck, but for Bluesky! 🥳 🔑 To log in, you'll need your #Bluesky handle/username & an App Password. ⚙️ You can create an App Password by visiting: Settings > App Passwords. #DeckBlue #Twitter #EdTech #EduSky

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Get the most out of Bluesky with a multi-column layout

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 10/01/2025

⭐ Finally! Google Drive gets instant video playback! No need to wait for videos to finish processing! 🥳 #EdTech #EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleDrive #Video

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 10/01/2025

Finally! I hope this is also coming to Google Chat too! Crazy that it needed the processing time when other platforms would do it immediately!

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