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That long password isn’t keeping you better protected

October 30th 2023 By Matthew Phillips That long password isn’t keeping you better protected How secure do you think your passwords are? Do you believe that longer is always better? Well, we have some news for you. It’s time for a serious talk about password security. New research has revealed a sobering truth – even passwords that are 15 characters long can be compromised. Yes, you read that right. It’s time to face the stark reality… length doesn’t always mean

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Get ready for another game-changer from Teams

October 23rd 2023 By Matthew Phillips Get ready for another game-changer from Teams Picture an AI-enhanced experience that streamlines your business communication and improves overall productivity to unprecedented levels. Sounds a little like science fiction, right? But with Microsoft’s latest announcement, this future is closer than you think. Microsoft Teams is launching an ‘AI library’ that promises to revolutionise our Teams experience. The goal? To empower developers to integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into their Teams apps. The most famous

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Are you ready for Windows 11 to get even better?

October 16th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Are you ready for Windows 11 to get even better? As if Windows 11 wasn’t already packed with enough goodies, it’s about to get even better. Are you ready for a major upgrade to your favourite tools included with the operating system? First, let’s talk about the Snipping Tool. This humble screenshotting tool has been quietly serving us for years, capturing our screens one snip at a time. But now, with a new text

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That phishing site? Gone in 600 seconds

October 9th 2023 By Matthew Phillips That phishing site? Gone in 600 seconds Did you know that a staggering 60% of phishing websites are only online for a fleeting 10 minutes? Yes, you read that right. Just ten minutes. This surprising fact underlines just how rapidly cyber threats are evolving and how vital it is for us to stay ahead of the game. Phishing sites are fake sites that try to trick you into entering your login details. Or to

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The end of an era: Goodbye WordPad

October 2nd 2023 By Matthew Phillips The end of an era: Goodbye WordPad Can you believe it? After 30 years of faithful service, Microsoft is finally pulling the plug on WordPad. The app that debuted with Windows 95, and lets you open a .doc file if you don’t have Word installed, is being shown the door. But why now and what does it mean for your business? Microsoft recently announced plans to stop updating WordPad and eventually remove it from

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