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Plain-English guidance on IT, cyber security and Microsoft 365 for UK businesses.

Here’s what’s new in Copilot Wave 3
Copilot Wave 3 has landed and it’s a step up from what we’ve seen before. There’s something new happening in how AI fits into…

Warning: Don’t fall for fake CAPTCHAs
Most people don’t think twice about CAPTCHAs. And that’s being exploited. There’s a new twist on something you see every day. It’s catching people…

Should you ban AI on Fridays?
By the end of the week, most teams are a little more tired and a little quicker to hit send. When AI tools are…

Beware this fake Windows 11 update
Most people install updates without a second thought. And that’s what attackers rely on. There’s a new scam that looks so convincing, even experienced…

Stop AI agents creating security blind spots
AI is starting to do more than just help your team. It’s making decisions and taking actions on your behalf. Everything runs and work…

Microsoft’s fixing the biggest issues in Windows 11
Ever feel like Windows 11 is getting in the way? Or not as smooth as it should be? Small frustrations eat up more time…

How would you stop AI in an emergency?
If an AI tool in your business did something it shouldn’t, how quickly could you step in and shut it down? Most businesses are…

Beware these “alerts” from Microsoft Azure
A lot of scams are getting much harder to spot. They don’t look suspicious anymore. And this latest one is slipping straight past email…

Windows 11’s new focus on efficiency
What if the biggest productivity boost for your team isn’t a new tool but a smoother experience with the tools they already use? Tiny…

Is data security your top priority?
Most businesses believe their data security is under control. But confidence and reality don’t always line up. As companies grow, systems multiply, cloud apps…

Teams update: No more accidental quitting
Ever noticed how it’s the tiny software quirks that cause the most frustration? If you live in Microsoft Teams meetings, there’s a subtle change…

Is this the top productivity app in Windows 11?
There’s a lot of noise around next-generation productivity right now. Even Microsoft is making big claims about its next-gen tools. But the real question…

Don’t trust AI with this security essential
Are the passwords protecting your business as strong as you think they are? There’s a growing shortcut that looks clever on the surface, and…

Relying on Windows 10 extended support? Time to upgrade
Still relying on Windows 10 with Extended Security Updates? Your safety net has an end date and it’s approaching fast. When it disappears, so…

How to stop AI projects stalling
If your business has experimented with AI but hasn’t seen much change, it’s a sign of something missing, not something broken. The obstacles usually…

Small habits to make your Windows 11 PC last longer
Ever written off a work PC because it felt slooooooow? In a lot of cases, it’s not age doing the damage. It’s small, everyday…

Beware the next generation of phishing attacks
Most phishing scams still feel a little… amateur. But the next shift is dangerous. Attackers are changing how scams are built, not just how…

It’s time to govern your team’s AI use
Quick question: Do you know how your team is using AI at work? Not how you think they’re using it, but how they’re really…

Don’t forget to protect your browsing privacy
Your mobile browser knows a lot more about you than you think. Not just the sites you visit, but patterns, habits, clues about your…

Do you really want your team to use this?
If someone on your team could buy something for work without ever visiting a website (or leaving their desk), would you know? AI tools…

Another good reason to enforce MFA
What if a password your team hasn’t used in years could still open the door to your business? No hacking drama. No clever tricks.…

You need to update Windows 11 by this deadline
Microsoft has issued an important update: If you’re using Windows 11, you need to upgrade to version 23H2 before October 8th, 2024. After this,…
