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“Ask Copilot” is coming to your Taskbar (but only if you want it to)
Have you ever wished your computer just understood what you were trying to do, instead of making you dig through menus and search results to get there? Microsoft’s working on it. In the latest Windows 11 preview, there’s a new feature being tested called Ask Copilot....
Microsoft Edge introduces a new scam protection tool
When was the last time you saw one of those scary pop-ups claiming your computer was infected? You know the ones. They come complete with flashing red warnings and a fake phone number to “call Microsoft support”. It’s called scareware, and it’s designed to panic...
Firewall 101: What every business should know
Is your firewall quietly doing its job… or quietly letting threats slip through? Most small business owners never think about it. It just sits there, working away in the background. But if your firewall isn’t set up properly, or if it’s using basic, outdated...
Is your team using AI well? Copilot can tell you
How do you really know if your people are making the most of AI at work? You’ve rolled out Microsoft Copilot. You’ve talked about how it can save time. How it can boost productivity. And how it can make day-to-day tasks easier. But how can you tell if your team is...
How to help your people be AI confident
How do your team really feel about using AI at work? Are they excited? Nervous? Maybe a bit of both? A new study has revealed just how widespread AI has become in the workplace. And how mixed people’s feelings still are about it. Four in five workers now use some kind...
How Much Should You Pay for IT Managed Services in the UK?
This article has been updated to reflect the market in 2026. If you are looking for managed IT services in the UK, you should understand that there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. There are many managed service providers out there, and they offer a huge range of...
Never lose a Word document again
Be honest, how many times have you lost a Word document because you forgot to hit “Save”? We’ve all been there. The power cuts out, your laptop crashes, or you just close the window too fast… and hours of work vanish in an instant. Well, Microsoft’s decided that...
Copilot brings Microsoft and Google together
Ever found yourself juggling between Gmail, Outlook, and a dozen browser tabs just to find one email or check a meeting time? It’s the kind of digital chaos most of us have learned to live with… until now. Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, is about to make life a lot...
Security essentials: How to stop spam before it stops your business
Is your inbox already full of junk before you’ve even had your first coffee? Most people just sigh, delete, and move on. But what if one of those “junk” emails wasn’t just annoying… but dangerous? Spam has evolved. Today it’s one of the easiest ways for cyber...
AI audio translation previews in Microsoft Edge
Language barriers have always limited what we can get out of online content. Training videos, webinars, or product launches are only useful if you understand the language they’re in. But that could soon change. Microsoft is testing a new AI-powered audio translation...
New: You decide what Copilot remembers
How much do you want AI to remember about you? That’s the question Microsoft’s beginning to answer with a big new update to Copilot. Up until now, Copilot has been useful for quick tasks. Summarising text, drafting emails, or answering questions. But it doesn’t really...
7 Cybersecurity Threats That Could Wipe Out Your Business
Cyberattacks aren’t rare anymore—they’re routine, and cybersecurity for small businesses has never been more important. Whether you’re a small business or a growing enterprise, the threats are real, relentless, and evolving faster than traditional defences can keep...
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