The final curtain call for Windows 10: What you need to know
Microsoft has announced that the current version of Windows 10, released in 2022, will be its final release. If you’re currently using Windows 10, you might wonder what this means for your day-to-day operations. The good news is that your computers won’t...
Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait
Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11. This isn’t about fixes to security flaws – everyone gets those at the same time. This is an opportunity for businesses to jump the queue to receive new...
Can your business go green by switching to the cloud?
Cloud computing has quickly become a popular option for businesses that want to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and become more flexible. But are you swayed by the idea that cloud services are automatically better for the environment? Could the need to do...
Charging in public places? Watch out for “juice jacking”
Airports, hotels, cafés, even shopping malls, offer public charging points where you can boost your phone or laptop battery on the go. They’ve been in the news after the FBI recently tweeted advice to stop using them. Crooks have figured out how to hijack USB ports to...
LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts
LinkedIn is introducing new verification features over the coming months to help tackle fake accounts. The business-focused social platform is a fantastic place to connect with like-minded businesspeople, and to find new employees, jobs and opportunities. But thanks...
Microsoft hints at some exciting Windows 12 developments
We’re fickle creatures. Windows 11 still feels like a new toy, yet we’ve already heard (reliable) speculation about Windows 12 arriving as soon as next year. And now it’s all we can think about! What will it look like? What improvements will we see? Will there be new...
Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams
One of the many cool things about the new wave of Artificial Intelligence tools is their ability to sound convincingly human. AI chatbots can be prompted to generate text that you’d never know was written by a robot. And they can keep producing it – quickly, and with...
3 essential security tools for every business
Your data is one of your most valuable business assets. Keeping it safe should be one of your main priorities. So if you don’t have much security in place, there’s a minimum standard you should be implementing, right now. There are dozens of security solutions...
Microsoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier
Microsoft is planning to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) directly in its Outlook app for many 365 business users. MFA is a vital tool to help protect your online accounts from cyber criminals. It works by generating a second, single-use passcode every time...Get my New Email Hijack eBook!
