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When was the last time you found yourself typing something and thought, “There must be an easier way to do this”? If you or your team ever use voice dictation to capture notes, write emails, or even draft reports, Windows 11 has some good news. A new feature called...

When was the last time you stopped to think, “What would actually happen to my business if all our files were suddenly locked away?” That’s exactly the nightmare scenario the FBI is warning about right now. They’ve issued a new security alert about a nasty ransomware...

Have you ever gone hunting through your computer’s Settings app, clicking through menu after menu, just to make one small change? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You know the option is in there somewhere… but where? Microsoft is working on making that experience a lot...

Have you ever opened a document or presentation and realised half the information is locked away in an image or graphic you can’t quite make sense of? Maybe it’s a complicated chart, or a photo with crucial details, but no one thought to add a description. Microsoft...

When was the last time you finished a busy workday and still had plenty of battery left on your laptop? Feels like wishful thinking, right? Microsoft knows this, because it’s testing out a new feature for Windows 11 that could give your laptop a noticeably better...

How much time do you waste sorting through emails every day, trying to figure out what really needs your attention? If you’re like most business owners, the answer is probably “too much”. Between customer queries, supplier updates, internal messages, and the...

Here’s a question to make you pause: Do you know exactly who in your business can access your critical data right now? And more importantly, do they need that access to do their job? If you’re like most business owners, you probably assume that access is sorted out...

When was the last time you thought about how you log in to your accounts? Or how secure those logins really are? For years, we’ve relied on passwords. But let’s be honest, passwords are a pain. They’re easy to forget, often reused, and a prime target for cyber...

When you hire someone new, do you think about how secure your business really is? Most business owners focus on making sure their new starter has what they need. You know, a laptop, email account, access to the right systems… maybe a quick intro to the team. But those...

What would it take for your business to come to a standstill? It might not be a flood, a fire, or a power cut. It could be something as simple as sticking with an old operating system. In just over two weeks, Microsoft will officially stop providing free support for...

When you’re trying to protect your business, what could possibly go wrong by downloading antivirus software? More than you might think. If you’re not careful, that “antivirus” might be the threat. Cyber criminals are getting better and better at creating fake websites...

Ever opened Notepad and wished you could make text bold or add a heading? Probably not. But Microsoft is quietly upgrading Notepad in a way that might surprise you—especially if you use it for quick notes, meeting minutes, or team checklists. Notepad has always been...

Ever tried following a TV show where the villain has four different names? Pretty confusing, right? That’s exactly what’s happening in cybersecurity today. The same hacking group might be called completely different things depending on who’s reporting—Microsoft,...

What would happen to your business if one of your key tools suddenly stopped being safe to use? That’s the situation many businesses are heading for right now. With Windows 10. Because time is running out. Fast. Microsoft has confirmed that free support for Windows 10...

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank PowerPoint slide? Trying to figure out how to turn a pile of notes into something that looks half decent? Maybe you’ve got a well-written Word document but no idea how to turn it into a presentation that’s clear,...

Ever get a creepy feeling while you’re working in a coffee shop or on the train? Like someone’s looking over your shoulder at what’s on your screen? It’s a real privacy concern, especially when you’re dealing with sensitive emails or confidential documents. Or even...

Have you ever wondered what the workplace of the near future looks like? Surprise. It’s already here. And it’s powered by Generative AI. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around. It’s not just tech jargon or a passing trend. Generative AI is the kind of artificial...

When you get an email from Microsoft, you probably don’t think twice about opening it. Right? After all, it’s Microsoft. One of the biggest, most trusted tech companies in the world. 
 But what if that email isn’t from Microsoft at all? Cyber criminals love...

What would you do if you arrived at work tomorrow and all your files were gone? Not just missing. But locked up. Encrypted. Held for ransom by criminals demanding a massive payout just to get them back. Maybe. That’s the reality of ransomware. And it’s getting worse....

Be honest. Do you still have at least one password that looks like “12345” or “password123”? If so, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean it’s OK. Despite years of warnings from IT experts (people like me), weak passwords are still everywhere. And that’s a real...

Have you ever stopped to think how much fraud could be costing your business? It’s easy to consider fraud as a problem for big companies. The kind with thousands of employees and dedicated security teams. But that’s a dangerous assumption. Fraud is a growing threat to...

Have you ever felt like just when you’ve nailed your cybersecurity – BAM! – something new comes along to throw a spanner in the works? That’s exactly what’s happening right now. There’s a new scam doing the rounds. And it’s catching out businesses just like yours. The...

How many times have you tried searching for a file, only to forget what you called it? You know it’s there. You remember writing it, maybe even roughly when. But Windows search just stares blankly back at you. Or worse, throws up ten random web results and a document...

Ever needed to convert a file quickly, say, from a Word doc to a PDF? And found yourself Googling for a free tool to do it? It seems harmless enough, right? A quick download, a fast conversion, job done. But what if I told you that one small click could secretly open...

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...