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Looks can be deceiving

Especially where information on the internet is concerned. Over the past few months the online and real worlds have been inundated with fake news and talk of fake news. Subsequently, distinguishing between what's true and false is becoming increasingly difficult. Read more about this growing phenomenon.

Speaking of not always believing what you see — some staff e-mails ended up in the Junk Mail folder over the weekend due to stricter spam filters. Here's why.

   
 
ALTERNATIVE FACTS & FAKE NEWS
The US election taught us that "alternative facts" exist and any news which puts Trump in a bad light, is, apparently, fake news. #news
GOING OVERSEAS?
Travelling without your electronic devices is highly unlikely — whether it’s to the coffee shop around the corner or overseas, we have to stay connected. #security
YOUR E-MAIL EXPIRES IN
30 DAYS
Don't panic. If you reactivate your network access ASAP you'll stay connected without so much as a blip on your screen. #notices
FREE UPGRADES
And that's no alternative fact. In September we installed Windows 10 on desktop PCs. Up next? Laptops. #news
 
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