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Have you ever sat in a Teams meeting and found yourself gritting your teeth every time someone said, “next slide, please”? Me too. And if your business runs a lot of online meetings or webinars, you’ll know the frustration of clunky handovers and awkward pauses when...

Do you think your team needs security training, considering you trust them not to make mistakes? They’re smart, capable, and they know better than to click on suspicious links or open unexpected attachments. They already know that phishing emails are designed to...

If you’ve ever used Incognito mode in Chrome, you probably know the basics: It lets you browse without saving your history, cookies, or other temporary data. But was it ever truly private? Not entirely… Until recently, if you copied something from an Incognito tab,...

Microsoft has been really leaning into AI lately. Its latest idea is to make Copilot open automatically when you launch Microsoft Edge. If you want to use Copilot in Edge, you must click the little icon in the sidebar. It's no big deal. But the auto-open feature would...

Do you feel like you’re constantly hearing about cyberattacks lately? You’re not imagining things. As the attacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods demonstrate, cyberattacks are on the rise. They’ve overtaken other risks as the number one concern for many businesses...

Weak passwords are one of the most significant security risks to your business. Why?  Cybercriminals are getting smarter than ever. If they manage to crack just one password, they could access your sensitive business data and financial information or even control your...

Imagine you’re watching the news and see that a criminal is targeting houses in your area. Would you leave your front door unlocked tonight? I wouldn’t think so. Yet this is essentially what many businesses do when they put off fixing system vulnerabilities. And it...

Have you ever wondered how many phishing scams your employees encounter each day? The answer might be a nasty surprise. Last year, the number of employees clicking on phishing links TRIPLED – and businesses everywhere are paying the price. Before we dive into this...

Think about the last online ad you clicked… Did you just assume it was genuine? If you said yes, you’re not alone – and this is exactly what scammers count on. “Malvertising”, or malicious advertising, is where scammers use online ads to trick you into downloading...

So, you’ve gone ahead and upgraded to Windows 11. You’re ready to explore the fresh design and all the new features. But instead of smooth sailing, your computer slows to a crawl… random errors start popping up… and you can’t install any security updates… That’s the...

The way we work has changed massively over the past few years. The global pandemic created a huge shift towards remote working, and now businesses are divided on the right way to proceed. Some businesses are eager to bring everyone back to the office. But others are...

Imagine this: Your business grinds to a halt because your critical files are locked away by scammers. And they’re demanding a ransom for their release. This is called a ransomware attack, and it’s a growing threat to businesses all around the world. Ransomware is a...

Windows 11 has brought some great features to the table for businesses. And Microsoft’s working to make it even better. One thing I know many of us struggle with is the Windows 11 Recommendations feature in the Start menu. If you’ve ever clicked on it, expecting to...

You’re scanning your inbox and spot a critical email with a Word document attached. Maybe it’s an invoice, a message from a supplier, or even a request from a colleague. You open it without thinking twice, and you’ve been scammed just like that. This scenario is...

Let me ask you something: Do you lock your front door when you leave the house? Of course you do. But what if you get home and find that someone left a window open? You may as well have left the door unlocked, right? Now think about your business. You’ve probably...

Public Wi-Fi is everywhere – cafés, airports, hotels, trains. And it’s very convenient, especially for business travellers or anyone working remotely. But what if I told you that hopping on that Wi-Fi could expose your business data to cyber criminals? That’s the...

Ever feel like you’re racing to keep up with all the new tech out there? You’re not the only one. Businesses are spending more on software than ever before… and it’s in no small part due to “FOMO” – fear of missing out. A recent report shows that 76% of businesses are...

It feels like we have a gadget for everything these days, right? The average office worker uses three devices to get through the day. Think desktops, laptops, tablets… and even multiple phones. Technology keeps teams connected and helps us work smarter, but there’s a...

Still holding on to Windows 10 in your business? It’s time to start thinking about making the move to Windows 11. Three years after its release, Windows 11 is making major headway, with its market share reaching 35.55% in October 2024. While Windows 10 still holds...

Imagine turning on your computer and having all the apps you need for the day open and ready to go. That’d be useful, right? Windows 11 lets you autostart your favourite apps so they launch automatically when you log in. Setting it up is easy. And it’ll help you and...

Wouldn’t it be great if your Windows 11 computer could handle tasks just like a real-life assistant? That’s exactly what Microsoft wants to achieve with Windows Agent Arena, its new AI project. The goal is to create smart virtual assistants, known as AI agents. These...

Email has become an essential tool for any successful business, but as the saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility”. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to make sure your emails are secure. It’s one of the key ways to stop your business...

If you get a call claiming to be from Microsoft Teams support, hang up before doing what they ask. There’s a new trend for scammers to pose as “help desk” staff and trick employees into giving them control of their devices. This is part of a larger ransomware attack...

Ever feel overwhelmed by the maze of chats, channels, and notifications in Microsoft Teams? Well, here’s the good news: Microsoft’s rolling out the Teams Fall 2024 update to help streamline things. The update will create a simpler workspace that’s easier to navigate....

If you’ve installed version 24H2 of Windows 11 for your business, you might have noticed an annoying File Explorer glitch. File Explorer is the familiar window you use to browse your files and folders. Normally, it’s straightforward, but some people are having issues...