Lee Grant

Lee is a long-time advocate for sustainability within IT, with a fierce passion for everyone to have a right to repair. In his day job, Lee runs an award winning computer repair business and is also a contributing editor and podcaster for PC Pro.

Joined: 6 Apr 2023
Articles: 63

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How do I install Microsoft Money on Windows 10 and Windows 11?

Still use Microsoft Money? Follow our guide on how to install Microsoft Money on Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Hardware

Why does my Lenovo laptop power up when I open the lid?

If your Lenovo laptop turns the power on when you open the lid, a feature called Flip to start is enabled. We'll show you how to disable it.

Hardware

Why does my Dell laptop turn on when opening the lid?

Does your Dell laptop turn on when opening the lid? Its a feature call Power on Lid Open and we'll show you how it works

Circular Economy Growth Plan shown by conceptual photographic illustration of a circular industrial structure being assembled by hands in suits and work gloves on a London riverbank, with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in the background. The structure integrates tires, solar panels, and corporate logos including Virgin Media O2, Michelin, IKEA, Suez, and The Restart Project. A digital sign in the background reads 'UK CIRCULAR ECONOMY PLAN - DELAYED' with CO2 and data center energy statistics. In the foreground, a hand holds a policy document titled 'CIRCULAR ECONOMY STRATEGY FRAMEWORK' stamped with a red 'DELAYED' mark.

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The dangerous reality of England’s stalled Circular Economy Growth Plan

Lee Grant explains what the UK government's promised Circular Economy Growth Plan is, why it's so important and where England and other UK countries stand versus the world

greenwashing esg shown by a professional woman in a modern office analyzing a futuristic transparent digital display titled "Global ESG Report 2026." The screen features complex data tables for Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, a comparison chart showing "Emissions Intensity" vs. "Absolute Emissions," and a "TechFinitive Audit Check" checklist. A tablet on the desk displays a global supply chain map and a "£10.5M Penalty" warning, illustrating the high stakes of ESG data forensics.

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Beyond greenwashing: A tech leader’s guide to decoding ESG reports

Big organisations often publish ESG reports full of self-praise for their sustainability efforts, but how do you spot when they're greenwashing the uncomfortable truths?

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How do you recall a Gmail email?

Sent a message in error? Find out how to recall a Gmail email after it's been sent and how to give yourself more time to recall messages

Hardware

How do I check the specs of my PC?

From time to time, we all need to check the specs of our PCs. If you’re wondering why your games are slow, confused why Windows 11 fails or just investigating opportunities to upgrade your machine, we’ll show you a few…

A dark grey Tomahawk Land Attack Missile soaring through a clear blue sky, propelled by a bright white and yellow rocket exhaust flame.

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Is the military’s use of AI to blame for civilian casualties in Iran?

We worry about hallucinations and errors when exploiting AI in businesses, but mistakes using AI in warfare can lose lives, argues Lee Grant

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The AI-carbon paradox: Inside Microsoft’s 78-million-tonne hedge against climate failure

Microsoft is trying to counteract its carbon output with investment in new, unproven sustainable initiatives, but is its gamble going to work? Lee Grant crunches the numbers

Person relaxing outdoors on a blanket, holding green Fairphone Fairbuds XL over-ear headphones next to a matching green Fairphone smartphone on the grass.

Hardware

Fairphone Fairbuds XL: Next-gen sound meets next-level sustainability

Find out why this eco-conscious buyer is such a big fan of the new Fairphone Fairbuds XL headphones, which are built for repairability - just like their predecessors