If it ain’t broke… Windows update makes signing out simple again
November 11th 2024 By Matthew Phillips If it ain’t broke… Windows update makes signing out simple again Microsoft recently made changes to the Windows Start menu – and it caused a bit of an uproar. Here’s what happened: Microsoft tried to streamline the Start menu by grouping related settings together. But they tucked the sign […]
Beware this malware: It “annoys” you into handing over login details
November 4th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Beware this malware: It “annoys” you into handing over login details How cautious are you and your team with online security? You know about phishing scams, dodgy downloads, and not clicking suspicious links, right? But an even sneakier new malware (that’s malicious software) wants to frustrate you into giving […]
Microsoft’s browser takes back the Edge with streamlined settings
October 28th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Microsoft’s browser takes back the Edge with streamlined settings If you’ve ever tried to tweak a setting in Microsoft Edge and found yourself lost in all the options, this one’s for you. Microsoft is cleaning up the Settings page, so you’ll no longer need to dig around in endless […]
A third of all data loss is caused by problems with backups
October 21st 2024 By Matthew Phillips A third of all data loss is caused by problems with backups Losing access to your business’s data – even temporarily – is a nightmare worthy of a horror movie. Data backup tools create copies of your data and store them in a safe place. If something goes wrong, […]
Reverse image search makes purchasing and marketing easier
October 14th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Reverse image search makes purchasing and marketing easier You might think of the Windows Photos app as a basic tool for viewing and managing images. But with an upcoming update to Windows 11, there’s a new feature that could be very useful for your business: Visual Search with Bing. […]
A free tool for more polished communication
October 7th 2024 By Matthew Phillips A free tool for more polished communication Whether you’re drafting emails, writing reports, or creating presentations, spelling mistakes and typos can easily be missed. This means you run the risk of looking unprofessional, especially when communicating with clients or business partners. Here’s the good news: Windows 11 comes with […]
Unlock your potential with Copilot
September 30th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Unlock your potential with Copilot Imagine having an assistant by your side that never gets tired, never misses a detail, and can help with everything from drafting emails to organising meetings. Sounds great, right? Well, that’s what Microsoft Copilot is. It’s a smart, AI-driven tool built into the Microsoft […]
You’re ready for the upgrade… what’s holding you back?
September 23rd 2024 By Matthew Phillips You’re ready for the upgrade… what’s holding you back? With the end of support for Windows 10 just over a year away, many business owners are starting to wonder why they haven’t upgraded to Windows 11 yet. Are you one of them? Research shows that most businesses could make […]
How to cheat (the Blue Screen of) Death
September 16th 2024 By Matthew Phillips How to cheat (the Blue Screen of) Death If you’ve ever had the misfortune of seeing the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on your computer, you know just how frustrating it can be. It’s that moment when your screen turns an ominous shade of blue, and you’re left […]
Don’t sleep on this simple, effective security booster
September 9th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Don’t sleep on this simple, effective security booster Microsoft recently announced that all Azure sign-ins will soon require multi-factor authentication (MFA) to boost security. Even if you don’t use Azure, a cloud computing platform, this is something you should pay attention to. Because MFA is one of the simplest […]