An AI-charged blast from the past

An AI-charged blast from the past January 1st 2024 By Matthew Phillips Happy New Year. Remember Microsoft Paint? The simple drawing tool that many of us used to create pixelated masterpieces in our youth? It’s probably not an app you use very much these days. But what if I told you there’s a reason you […]

Unwrap the gift of knowledge: 5 free AI courses by Microsoft

December 25th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Unwrap the gift of knowledge: 5 free AI courses by Microsoft Merry Christmas! With the holiday season in full swing, you should be enjoying some well-deserved downtime. But what if I told you that you could make the most of your few days off from your business and prepare […]

New! A better way to find Chrome extensions

December 18th 2023 By Matthew Phillips New! A better way to find Chrome extensions If you use Google Chrome, you’ll love this. Google has just rolled out a game-changing update that’s going to make your browser more powerful than ever. It’s the revamped Chrome Web Store, featuring a fresh design and exciting new features. Now, […]

Is app overload slowing down your team?

December 11th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Is app overload slowing down your team? Ever had one of those days where you feel like your inbox is staging a coup against your productivity? You’re not alone. In fact, a recent study revealed that 80% of our communications are still happening via email. Yes, despite all the […]

It’s time to say goodbye to traditional passwords

November 20th 2023 By Matthew Phillips It’s time to say goodbye to traditional passwords Did you ever imagine a world where the lengthy, complicated passwords people often forget would become a thing of the past? It seems that day might be arriving sooner than we anticipated. Google has officially made Passkeys the default sign-in method […]

Are you using the all-new Teams yet?

November 13th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Are you using the all-new Teams yet? Microsoft is rolling out a brand-new version of Teams, its video conference, collaboration, and chat platform. We’re being promised a faster and easier way to work. And we all could use a bit of that, couldn’t we? The new Teams is like […]

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’ […]

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. […]

Tempted to test new features before everyone else? DON’T BE!

September 18th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Tempted to test new features before everyone else? DON’T BE! Ever been tempted to download the beta version of your favourite app, ready to test out all the cool new features before everyone else? STOP!! The FBI has some news that might just make you think twice. Cyber criminals […]

And breathe… the “file too large to send” problem is over

September 11th 2023 By Matthew Phillips How many times have you been in the middle of an urgent email, attaching a critical file, only to be met with the dreaded notification – “file too large to send”? Frustrating, isn’t it? Well, Microsoft has heard our collective sighs of exasperation. They’ve announced an update that promises […]