Microsoft takes the pain out of updates
September 2nd 2024 By Matthew Phillips Microsoft takes the pain out of updates If you’re like most people, you probably find system updates a hassle. They take ages and those big downloads eat up precious bandwidth and storage. Good news then: Microsoft is about to make your life a whole lot easier with the upcoming […]
Lost for words? Draft with Copilot can help
August 26th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Lost for words? Draft with Copilot can help There’s an exciting new feature coming to Microsoft’s Edge browser that’s going to make your life – and your employees’ lives – a whole lot easier. ‘Draft with Copilot’ is an AI-powered tool that can instantly write text on any topic […]
Heads up: You need to update Windows 11 by this deadline
August 19th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Heads up: You need to update Windows 11 by this deadline Microsoft has issued an important update: If you’re using Windows 11, you need to upgrade to version 23H2 before 8th October 2024. After this, older versions will no longer receive essential security updates, putting your systems at risk. […]
Cyber extortion: What is it and what’s the risk to your business?
August 12th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Cyber extortion: What is it and what’s the risk to your business? Here’s a topic that’s been making headlines and causing sleepless nights for many: Cyber extortion. Is it something that’s on your radar? It should be, because it might affect your business one day. What is cyber extortion? […]
Slow PCs? Manage which applications launch at startup
August 5th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Slow PCs? Manage which applications launch at startup Staying on top of how your technology is set up is crucial for maintaining a reliable network. And one often-overlooked aspect is managing which applications start up when your business’s PCs start up. With lots of software wanting to auto-start, it […]
PING, WHOOSH, or BEEP? Now you can decide with Teams
July 29th 2024 By Matthew Phillips PING, WHOOSH, or BEEP? Now you can decide with Teams If you’ve ever found yourself wincing at the sound of a Microsoft Teams notification breaking your concentration, you’re not alone. Here’s some news that might be music to your ears then: Microsoft has just rolled out an update that […]
Is that Chrome extension filled with malware?
July 22nd 2024 By Matthew Phillips Is that Chrome extension filled with malware? If you use Google Chrome in your business, you’re probably familiar with extensions. These useful tools can enhance your browsing experience in countless ways, from blocking annoying ads to reducing distractions. Extensions are incredibly popular because they can add so much functionality […]
Save time by accessing your Android phone’s files with File Explorer
July 15th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Save time by accessing your Android phone’s files with File Explorer Microsoft is working on an update that will allow Windows 11 File Explorer to directly access files on your Android phone, making file transfers smoother and faster than ever before. Why’s this is such a big deal and […]
Protect your business from a data leak with Microsoft Edge
July 8th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Protect your business from a data leak with Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge for Business has just rolled out new data leak control capabilities. And that could be a good thing for keeping your sensitive info safe. What are data leak control capabilities? In plain English, they help prevent your […]
Ransomware threats are surging – here’s how to protect your business
July 1st 2024 By Matthew Phillips Ransomware threats are surging – here’s how to protect your business Imagine waking up one morning, turning on your computer, and finding that all your important files – everything from customer data to financial records – are locked. Tight. And then a scary message pops up demanding a ransom […]