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Windows Agent Arena – If Microsoft can pull this off, it’ll change work forever
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...
Point-to-point WiFi – How to extend your network across buildings without cables
No wires? No problem! Point-to-point Wireless Revolutionises Connectivity for Every Business In today's fast-paced digital world, having a reliable and extensive network is crucial for the success of any business. However, the physical limitations of laying down...
Windows Hello gets improvments in security usability
Do you dream of never having to remember another password ever again? That’s what Windows Hello, Microsoft’s biometric sign-in tool, is all about. It helps you log in to your Windows 11 devices quickly and securely – with just a glance or a touch. Now, Windows Hello...
Security alert: Business Email Compromise attacks are surging
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...
Beware that “support call” – it could be a ransomware scam
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...
The Teams Fall 2024 update will increase your business’s productivity
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....
Tech Tip: How to Stay Cyber Safe at Christmas
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!! As we are on the countdown to Christmas, today's Tuesday Two Minute Tech Tip is on a (very tenuous) Christmas theme. As we all get ready for the big day we will be thinking of having a few days or even weeks off work and relaxing. Christmas is a...
Here’s how to fix that Windows 11 File Explorer glitch
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...
Security Review: Does your business have old logins for ex-staff?
When someone leaves your business, you might be so wrapped up in the rush of everyday tasks that you forget to delete their login details. It’s easy to overlook. You’ll get around to it later, right? However, unused login details could be a ticking time bomb for...
How to choose the correct hardware for your business
Do you know how to choose the correct hardware for business? Slow isn’t often a word you want to associate with your business. But when your hardware isn’t performing, you’ll hear it a lot. Complaints about PCs, your internet connection, even your network. Not only is...
How future proof is your business’s IT?
How do you feel that the technology you use in your business is future-proof? A recent study found that 90% of business leaders felt confident that their IT systems today are “best in class.” But how about tomorrow? The same study showed that: Only 39% of business...
Tech Tip: Avoid this OneDrive AutoSave Pitfall
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video. In it, I explain a OneDrive AutoSave pitfall that you should learn to avoid. If you use Microsoft Office applications and store your data in OneDrive, you are probably familiar with the AutoSave feature. This does precisely...