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 group called Interlock.   If you haven’t heard of them before, don’t worry, this is what you need to know…   They only appeared in September 2024. But they’re already making a name for themselves by going after

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 easier in Windows 11 by adding something new: An AI Agent built directly into the Settings app.   This isn’t a chatbot like Copilot that you open separately. Instead, it’s woven right into the search box insid

Have you ever opened a document or presentation and realized 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 is working on something that could remove moments like that. Especially for people with accessibility needs.   It’s testing a new feature in Windows 11 called Describe Image, and it’s powered by local AI built

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 battery life.   As someone who works with business tech every day, I think this could be a big step forward for businesses everywhere.   The feature is called adaptive energy saver.   Normally, Windows only switc

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...

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...

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...

When you hire someone new, do you think about how secure your business really is?   Most business owners focus on making sure their new...

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...

When you’re trying to protect your business, what could possibly go wrong by downloading antivirus software?   More than you might think....

When was the last time you opened Notepad and thought, “I wish I could make this text bold or add a heading”?   Probably never, right?  ...

Ever tried to follow a show where the main villain had four different names?   Impossible, right?   But that’s exactly what it’s like in...

What would happen to your business if one of your key tools suddenly stopped being safe to use?   That’s the situation many businesses...

PowerPoint presentations still hold a firm place in many business meetings.   But, let’s be honest, they’re a real pain to create. Right?...

You know that feeling that someone’s looking over your shoulder?   When you’re working, it’s not just creepy. It’s a security issue.  ...

You’ve probably heard a lot about generative AI.   But did you realize the huge impact it’s having on businesses across the globe?   The...

Another email from Microsoft. But this time it’s asking you to take urgent action to protect your account.   STOP!   Before you click any...

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...

Be honest. Do you still have at least one password that looks like “12345” or “password123”?   If so, you’re not alone.   But that...

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...