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💡Think your PC is just a screen, a keyboard, and a mouse?
Think again.
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is becoming an “Agentic OS.”
That might sound like tech jargon, but it’s a big deal. And it’s easier to understand than it sounds.
So, what does agentic mean? 🤔
In simple te
Think again.
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is becoming an “Agentic OS.”
That might sound like tech jargon, but it’s a big deal. And it’s easier to understand than it sounds.
So, what does agentic mean? 🤔
In simple te
December 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
💡Think your PC is just a screen, a keyboard, and a mouse?
Think again.
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is becoming an “Agentic OS.”
That might sound like tech jargon, but it’s a big deal. And it’s easier to understand than it sounds.
So, what does agentic mean? 🤔
In simple te
Think again.
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is becoming an “Agentic OS.”
That might sound like tech jargon, but it’s a big deal. And it’s easier to understand than it sounds.
So, what does agentic mean? 🤔
In simple te
🤖 Copilot is about to get a lot more hands-on with your files.
You might have noticed Copilot popping up more lately. And now, it’s about to become even more useful.
Until recently, Copilot mostly worked with things on the web. It answers questions, writes emails, summarises documents. And tha
You might have noticed Copilot popping up more lately. And now, it’s about to become even more useful.
Until recently, Copilot mostly worked with things on the web. It answers questions, writes emails, summarises documents. And tha
December 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🤖 Copilot is about to get a lot more hands-on with your files.
You might have noticed Copilot popping up more lately. And now, it’s about to become even more useful.
Until recently, Copilot mostly worked with things on the web. It answers questions, writes emails, summarises documents. And tha
You might have noticed Copilot popping up more lately. And now, it’s about to become even more useful.
Until recently, Copilot mostly worked with things on the web. It answers questions, writes emails, summarises documents. And tha
You know those small tech changes that make you think, “Why wasn’t this always a thing?” Well, Microsoft just dropped one of those.
Sometimes you want to quickly peek inside a file without opening it, maybe a Word document, a photo, or a PDF 👀
Until now, that’s been something only Mac users could
Sometimes you want to quickly peek inside a file without opening it, maybe a Word document, a photo, or a PDF 👀
Until now, that’s been something only Mac users could
December 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
You know those small tech changes that make you think, “Why wasn’t this always a thing?” Well, Microsoft just dropped one of those.
Sometimes you want to quickly peek inside a file without opening it, maybe a Word document, a photo, or a PDF 👀
Until now, that’s been something only Mac users could
Sometimes you want to quickly peek inside a file without opening it, maybe a Word document, a photo, or a PDF 👀
Until now, that’s been something only Mac users could
Most of us think of cyber attacks as something that happens “out there”. On a company server, in the cloud, or inside a corporate network.
But a growing trend shows attackers are now going straight for the weakest link: Your device and your browser 📱💻
According to a new report, cyber criminals ar
But a growing trend shows attackers are now going straight for the weakest link: Your device and your browser 📱💻
According to a new report, cyber criminals ar
November 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Most of us think of cyber attacks as something that happens “out there”. On a company server, in the cloud, or inside a corporate network.
But a growing trend shows attackers are now going straight for the weakest link: Your device and your browser 📱💻
According to a new report, cyber criminals ar
But a growing trend shows attackers are now going straight for the weakest link: Your device and your browser 📱💻
According to a new report, cyber criminals ar
Video calls on Zoom or Microsoft Teams have become part of everyday business life.
But new research shows that attackers can hide inside those calls to sneak data out of your company 😬
Researchers have revealed a technique they’ve called Ghost Calls 👻
Here’s how it works in simple terms:
When
But new research shows that attackers can hide inside those calls to sneak data out of your company 😬
Researchers have revealed a technique they’ve called Ghost Calls 👻
Here’s how it works in simple terms:
When
November 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Video calls on Zoom or Microsoft Teams have become part of everyday business life.
But new research shows that attackers can hide inside those calls to sneak data out of your company 😬
Researchers have revealed a technique they’ve called Ghost Calls 👻
Here’s how it works in simple terms:
When
But new research shows that attackers can hide inside those calls to sneak data out of your company 😬
Researchers have revealed a technique they’ve called Ghost Calls 👻
Here’s how it works in simple terms:
When
The Windows 11 Taskbar might be about to get a whole lot smarter 🧠
Microsoft is testing something called “agentic companions”. That’s AI helpers that live right on your Taskbar and are designed to step in when you need them.
Instead of having to open an app or manually launch Copilot, these co
Microsoft is testing something called “agentic companions”. That’s AI helpers that live right on your Taskbar and are designed to step in when you need them.
Instead of having to open an app or manually launch Copilot, these co
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The Windows 11 Taskbar might be about to get a whole lot smarter 🧠
Microsoft is testing something called “agentic companions”. That’s AI helpers that live right on your Taskbar and are designed to step in when you need them.
Instead of having to open an app or manually launch Copilot, these co
Microsoft is testing something called “agentic companions”. That’s AI helpers that live right on your Taskbar and are designed to step in when you need them.
Instead of having to open an app or manually launch Copilot, these co
Sometimes the “little things” in software are the ones that drive us the craziest, right?
If you’ve ever copied text into Microsoft OneNote and ended up with a mess of mismatched fonts, weird background colours, or formatting that just didn’t belong… you’ll know exactly what I mean 😅
Well, it’s ti
If you’ve ever copied text into Microsoft OneNote and ended up with a mess of mismatched fonts, weird background colours, or formatting that just didn’t belong… you’ll know exactly what I mean 😅
Well, it’s ti
November 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Sometimes the “little things” in software are the ones that drive us the craziest, right?
If you’ve ever copied text into Microsoft OneNote and ended up with a mess of mismatched fonts, weird background colours, or formatting that just didn’t belong… you’ll know exactly what I mean 😅
Well, it’s ti
If you’ve ever copied text into Microsoft OneNote and ended up with a mess of mismatched fonts, weird background colours, or formatting that just didn’t belong… you’ll know exactly what I mean 😅
Well, it’s ti
AI on Windows 11 just got a new set of eyes 👀
Microsoft has rolled out Copilot Vision, a tool that lets Copilot “see” what’s on your screen and help you with it.
Until now, Vision only worked in the Edge browser. That meant it could only look at the tab you had open. The big change is that it now
Microsoft has rolled out Copilot Vision, a tool that lets Copilot “see” what’s on your screen and help you with it.
Until now, Vision only worked in the Edge browser. That meant it could only look at the tab you had open. The big change is that it now
November 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
AI on Windows 11 just got a new set of eyes 👀
Microsoft has rolled out Copilot Vision, a tool that lets Copilot “see” what’s on your screen and help you with it.
Until now, Vision only worked in the Edge browser. That meant it could only look at the tab you had open. The big change is that it now
Microsoft has rolled out Copilot Vision, a tool that lets Copilot “see” what’s on your screen and help you with it.
Until now, Vision only worked in the Edge browser. That meant it could only look at the tab you had open. The big change is that it now
This isn’t new, but as a reminder, AI isn’t only helping businesses move faster. It’s also helping hackers ⚠️
New research has revealed that cyber criminals are weaponising AI to launch more aggressive attacks, in less time, and with less effort.
In fact, even hackers with limited skills can n
New research has revealed that cyber criminals are weaponising AI to launch more aggressive attacks, in less time, and with less effort.
In fact, even hackers with limited skills can n
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
This isn’t new, but as a reminder, AI isn’t only helping businesses move faster. It’s also helping hackers ⚠️
New research has revealed that cyber criminals are weaponising AI to launch more aggressive attacks, in less time, and with less effort.
In fact, even hackers with limited skills can n
New research has revealed that cyber criminals are weaponising AI to launch more aggressive attacks, in less time, and with less effort.
In fact, even hackers with limited skills can n
Cyber criminals are already using AI to create new types of malware. But now Microsoft is fighting back with AI of its own 💪
It’s revealed a prototype called Project Ire, an AI tool designed to spot malware at first sight… even if it’s never seen the file before 😮
That’s a big deal, because mo
It’s revealed a prototype called Project Ire, an AI tool designed to spot malware at first sight… even if it’s never seen the file before 😮
That’s a big deal, because mo
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Cyber criminals are already using AI to create new types of malware. But now Microsoft is fighting back with AI of its own 💪
It’s revealed a prototype called Project Ire, an AI tool designed to spot malware at first sight… even if it’s never seen the file before 😮
That’s a big deal, because mo
It’s revealed a prototype called Project Ire, an AI tool designed to spot malware at first sight… even if it’s never seen the file before 😮
That’s a big deal, because mo
Ever wondered what Windows will look like by the time 2030 rolls around? 🤔
Microsoft recently shared a glimpse of that future, and (unsurprisingly) it’s all about AI and new ways of working with our computers.
David Weston, Microsoft’s Corporate VP for OS Security, gave his take: “In the futur
Microsoft recently shared a glimpse of that future, and (unsurprisingly) it’s all about AI and new ways of working with our computers.
David Weston, Microsoft’s Corporate VP for OS Security, gave his take: “In the futur
November 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Ever wondered what Windows will look like by the time 2030 rolls around? 🤔
Microsoft recently shared a glimpse of that future, and (unsurprisingly) it’s all about AI and new ways of working with our computers.
David Weston, Microsoft’s Corporate VP for OS Security, gave his take: “In the futur
Microsoft recently shared a glimpse of that future, and (unsurprisingly) it’s all about AI and new ways of working with our computers.
David Weston, Microsoft’s Corporate VP for OS Security, gave his take: “In the futur
Ransomware is scary enough, but now some variants are learning how to switch off your defences before they even attack 😬
Take Akira ransomware, which has been making headlines recently. Researchers have found that once attackers get into a system (often through SonicWall VPNs), Akira can disable
Take Akira ransomware, which has been making headlines recently. Researchers have found that once attackers get into a system (often through SonicWall VPNs), Akira can disable
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Ransomware is scary enough, but now some variants are learning how to switch off your defences before they even attack 😬
Take Akira ransomware, which has been making headlines recently. Researchers have found that once attackers get into a system (often through SonicWall VPNs), Akira can disable
Take Akira ransomware, which has been making headlines recently. Researchers have found that once attackers get into a system (often through SonicWall VPNs), Akira can disable
Here’s a neat little productivity trick in Microsoft OneDrive you might not know about: You can now change the colour of your folders 🌈
At first glance, it might seem like a small, cosmetic feature. But it’s surprisingly useful.
Think about how you’d use different coloured binders or sticky n
At first glance, it might seem like a small, cosmetic feature. But it’s surprisingly useful.
Think about how you’d use different coloured binders or sticky n
November 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Here’s a neat little productivity trick in Microsoft OneDrive you might not know about: You can now change the colour of your folders 🌈
At first glance, it might seem like a small, cosmetic feature. But it’s surprisingly useful.
Think about how you’d use different coloured binders or sticky n
At first glance, it might seem like a small, cosmetic feature. But it’s surprisingly useful.
Think about how you’d use different coloured binders or sticky n
AI is everywhere right now, from search engines to email, to the apps we use at work every day.
But with all this convenience comes a new kind of security risk we’re only just starting to understand.
Researchers recently uncovered a worrying flaw in Google’s Gemini AI assistant (that’s the AI
But with all this convenience comes a new kind of security risk we’re only just starting to understand.
Researchers recently uncovered a worrying flaw in Google’s Gemini AI assistant (that’s the AI
November 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
AI is everywhere right now, from search engines to email, to the apps we use at work every day.
But with all this convenience comes a new kind of security risk we’re only just starting to understand.
Researchers recently uncovered a worrying flaw in Google’s Gemini AI assistant (that’s the AI
But with all this convenience comes a new kind of security risk we’re only just starting to understand.
Researchers recently uncovered a worrying flaw in Google’s Gemini AI assistant (that’s the AI
We all know about phishing emails. But have you heard of vishing? 📞
That’s short for voice phishing. It’s when a cyber criminal calls you up pretending to be someone they’re not, like an IT technician, a bank employee, or even a government official.
Their goal?
To trick you into handing o
That’s short for voice phishing. It’s when a cyber criminal calls you up pretending to be someone they’re not, like an IT technician, a bank employee, or even a government official.
Their goal?
To trick you into handing o
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
We all know about phishing emails. But have you heard of vishing? 📞
That’s short for voice phishing. It’s when a cyber criminal calls you up pretending to be someone they’re not, like an IT technician, a bank employee, or even a government official.
Their goal?
To trick you into handing o
That’s short for voice phishing. It’s when a cyber criminal calls you up pretending to be someone they’re not, like an IT technician, a bank employee, or even a government official.
Their goal?
To trick you into handing o
I bring a bit of good news: People are getting better at spotting malware 🥳
(That’s the malicious software cyber criminals use to break into systems, steal data, or lock up your files for ransom.)
A new study found that, when tested, participants correctly spotted suspicious software 88% of the ti
(That’s the malicious software cyber criminals use to break into systems, steal data, or lock up your files for ransom.)
A new study found that, when tested, participants correctly spotted suspicious software 88% of the ti
November 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I bring a bit of good news: People are getting better at spotting malware 🥳
(That’s the malicious software cyber criminals use to break into systems, steal data, or lock up your files for ransom.)
A new study found that, when tested, participants correctly spotted suspicious software 88% of the ti
(That’s the malicious software cyber criminals use to break into systems, steal data, or lock up your files for ransom.)
A new study found that, when tested, participants correctly spotted suspicious software 88% of the ti
It’s a normal workday, you’ve got a list of things to do, and suddenly your main PC goes down 🆘
Maybe it’s been hit by ransomware.
Maybe the hard drive has failed.
Maybe it’s got some water in it.
Whatever the reason, you’re locked out. Work stops. Deadlines slip. Clients get frustrated…
And
Maybe it’s been hit by ransomware.
Maybe the hard drive has failed.
Maybe it’s got some water in it.
Whatever the reason, you’re locked out. Work stops. Deadlines slip. Clients get frustrated…
And
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM
It’s a normal workday, you’ve got a list of things to do, and suddenly your main PC goes down 🆘
Maybe it’s been hit by ransomware.
Maybe the hard drive has failed.
Maybe it’s got some water in it.
Whatever the reason, you’re locked out. Work stops. Deadlines slip. Clients get frustrated…
And
Maybe it’s been hit by ransomware.
Maybe the hard drive has failed.
Maybe it’s got some water in it.
Whatever the reason, you’re locked out. Work stops. Deadlines slip. Clients get frustrated…
And
Here’s a scary thought: What if the security software you rely on to protect your business could be switched off by cyber criminals before it even has a chance to defend you? 😳
That’s what’s happening right now.
According to new research, ransomware groups have started sharing a tool that can kill
That’s what’s happening right now.
According to new research, ransomware groups have started sharing a tool that can kill
November 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Here’s a scary thought: What if the security software you rely on to protect your business could be switched off by cyber criminals before it even has a chance to defend you? 😳
That’s what’s happening right now.
According to new research, ransomware groups have started sharing a tool that can kill
That’s what’s happening right now.
According to new research, ransomware groups have started sharing a tool that can kill
📋 When was the last time you thought about what’s sitting in your Windows Clipboard?
Most of us don’t give it a second thought, right?
It’s that little feature that remembers the last few things you copied… text, links, images, even screenshots… so you can paste them again later. Handy.
But here
Most of us don’t give it a second thought, right?
It’s that little feature that remembers the last few things you copied… text, links, images, even screenshots… so you can paste them again later. Handy.
But here
November 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
📋 When was the last time you thought about what’s sitting in your Windows Clipboard?
Most of us don’t give it a second thought, right?
It’s that little feature that remembers the last few things you copied… text, links, images, even screenshots… so you can paste them again later. Handy.
But here
Most of us don’t give it a second thought, right?
It’s that little feature that remembers the last few things you copied… text, links, images, even screenshots… so you can paste them again later. Handy.
But here
For years we’ve heard “cloud‑first!” shouted from every rooftop… but the conversation is shifting 🌥️➡️☁️
A new Private Cloud Outlook 2025 report shows companies everywhere are rethinking their cloud strategies.
And the balance between public and private cloud is now front and centre.
The numb
A new Private Cloud Outlook 2025 report shows companies everywhere are rethinking their cloud strategies.
And the balance between public and private cloud is now front and centre.
The numb
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 AM
For years we’ve heard “cloud‑first!” shouted from every rooftop… but the conversation is shifting 🌥️➡️☁️
A new Private Cloud Outlook 2025 report shows companies everywhere are rethinking their cloud strategies.
And the balance between public and private cloud is now front and centre.
The numb
A new Private Cloud Outlook 2025 report shows companies everywhere are rethinking their cloud strategies.
And the balance between public and private cloud is now front and centre.
The numb
Microsoft is taking Copilot on Windows 11 to a whole new level ⬆️
It’s started testing a feature that lets you share your entire desktop with Copilot. Meaning the AI can see what you see, and chat with you about it in real time.
Up until now, Copilot Vision could only look at a single app or wi
It’s started testing a feature that lets you share your entire desktop with Copilot. Meaning the AI can see what you see, and chat with you about it in real time.
Up until now, Copilot Vision could only look at a single app or wi
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Microsoft is taking Copilot on Windows 11 to a whole new level ⬆️
It’s started testing a feature that lets you share your entire desktop with Copilot. Meaning the AI can see what you see, and chat with you about it in real time.
Up until now, Copilot Vision could only look at a single app or wi
It’s started testing a feature that lets you share your entire desktop with Copilot. Meaning the AI can see what you see, and chat with you about it in real time.
Up until now, Copilot Vision could only look at a single app or wi
I’ve got something worrying to point out: Even trusted tools can be hijacked ⚠️
Gravity Forms, a hugely popular WordPress plugin with over a million users, was briefly compromised in what’s known as a supply chain attack.
Here’s what happened:
☠️ Attackers managed to sneak malicious files into cert
Gravity Forms, a hugely popular WordPress plugin with over a million users, was briefly compromised in what’s known as a supply chain attack.
Here’s what happened:
☠️ Attackers managed to sneak malicious files into cert
October 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I’ve got something worrying to point out: Even trusted tools can be hijacked ⚠️
Gravity Forms, a hugely popular WordPress plugin with over a million users, was briefly compromised in what’s known as a supply chain attack.
Here’s what happened:
☠️ Attackers managed to sneak malicious files into cert
Gravity Forms, a hugely popular WordPress plugin with over a million users, was briefly compromised in what’s known as a supply chain attack.
Here’s what happened:
☠️ Attackers managed to sneak malicious files into cert
AI isn’t some far‑off future tech anymore. It’s already reshaping how we work every day.
But new research shows that getting on board with it is proving harder than many people expected 🤖
The study paints an interesting picture:
🟪 28% of small and medium sized businesses say rising costs f
But new research shows that getting on board with it is proving harder than many people expected 🤖
The study paints an interesting picture:
🟪 28% of small and medium sized businesses say rising costs f
October 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
AI isn’t some far‑off future tech anymore. It’s already reshaping how we work every day.
But new research shows that getting on board with it is proving harder than many people expected 🤖
The study paints an interesting picture:
🟪 28% of small and medium sized businesses say rising costs f
But new research shows that getting on board with it is proving harder than many people expected 🤖
The study paints an interesting picture:
🟪 28% of small and medium sized businesses say rising costs f
Scams on the internet aren’t new. But the tactics criminals use keep evolving.
And they’re catching out people and businesses every single day.
Want to hear the harsh truth? The difference between someone who falls for a scam and someone who doesn’t is often just a split second of trust in th
And they’re catching out people and businesses every single day.
Want to hear the harsh truth? The difference between someone who falls for a scam and someone who doesn’t is often just a split second of trust in th
October 24, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Scams on the internet aren’t new. But the tactics criminals use keep evolving.
And they’re catching out people and businesses every single day.
Want to hear the harsh truth? The difference between someone who falls for a scam and someone who doesn’t is often just a split second of trust in th
And they’re catching out people and businesses every single day.
Want to hear the harsh truth? The difference between someone who falls for a scam and someone who doesn’t is often just a split second of trust in th
Here’s a clever (and slightly scary) new twist on phishing attacks you might not have heard about yet… and it involves Google Gemini 🤖✉️
Gemini is Google’s AI assistant built into Gmail and other Workspace apps.
One of its neat features is that it can summarise incoming emails in a little pane
Gemini is Google’s AI assistant built into Gmail and other Workspace apps.
One of its neat features is that it can summarise incoming emails in a little pane
October 21, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Here’s a clever (and slightly scary) new twist on phishing attacks you might not have heard about yet… and it involves Google Gemini 🤖✉️
Gemini is Google’s AI assistant built into Gmail and other Workspace apps.
One of its neat features is that it can summarise incoming emails in a little pane
Gemini is Google’s AI assistant built into Gmail and other Workspace apps.
One of its neat features is that it can summarise incoming emails in a little pane