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An important heads-up: A dangerous piece of malware called CoreWarrior is attacking Windows machines, and it’s causing major trouble. Malware is harmful software designed to sneak into your system and steal information or damage your files. It can get in through phishing emails (those fake emails pretending to be legit), infected downloads, or weaknesses in your security systems. CoreWarrior is especially scary, because it can quickly make hundreds of copies of itself and spread across your entire system. And it actively tries to avoid being caught by your security tools. What can you do to keep your business safe from malware like CoreWarrior? Make sure your security software is up to date, and teach your team how to spot suspicious emails or downloads. If you need more advice on keeping your system secure, my team can help. Get in touch. More on CoreWarrior ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02X0Kg60 #Malware #Windows #CyberSecurity

Microsoft has recently teased some exciting updates to OneDrive for Windows 11, and I think you’re going to love them. As part of the revamp, Microsoft is focusing on improving things like user experience, file management, and collaboration. For businesses, one of the best updates will be the integration of OneDrive and Copilot – helping you to do things like create summaries of long documents and compare files (even if they’re in different formats). Another nice new feature is the introduction of custom folder colours, so you can organize your files better and spot important folders at a glance. You can also set expiration dates for shared files and easily find out who has access to them. Great for collaborating on short-term projects. Some of the new features will only be available to Enterprise and Education customers to start with, but they are a great sign of Microsoft’s commitment to improving OneDrive across the board. Which one of these features sounds most useful for your business? Windows 11 OneDrive tease ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02X0HVf0 #Windows11 #OneDrive #BusinessProductivity

Here’s a little reminder for you: Windows 10 is officially reaching the end of its lifecycle on October 14, 2025. That’s less than a year away now. After this date, Windows 10 won’t get any more support or security updates from Microsoft. So, what does this mean for your business? It’s time to start thinking about making the switch to Windows 11, if you haven’t already done it. Windows 11 comes with some great improvements, like faster performance, better security, and excellent multitasking features. It looks slicker, too, with a cleaner and more modern interface. It's completely free to upgrade to Windows 11 – but if your PCs are more than five years old, they might not be able to run it. This means you’d need to look at investing in new computers for your team. I know… you don’t always have the budget to buy brand new PCs. But you have options, and my team can help you work through them. It’s important to start looking at this now, as while there are some workarounds to get Windows 11 running on older systems, they’re not a long-term fix. If you're sticking with Windows 10 for a while longer, Microsoft offers an Extended Security Updates subscription program to keep you covered (though it's a paid option and it doesn’t come cheap). My advice? Start planning your move over to Windows 11 now. This way, you can keep your business secure and running smoothly, without any surprises come next October. Have you started planning your Windows upgrade yet? More on upcoming Windows update ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02X0QjT0 #Windows10 #Windows11 #EndOfLife

Just in time for Halloween, a piece of tech history has been brought back from the dead! A 1986 Macintosh Plus has risen from the grave, thanks to the tinkering of developer Hunter Irving. The developer set out on a mission to get the old machine connected to the internet and – thanks to some tech wizardry involving a Raspberry Pi Pico W and BlueSCSI – he managed to achieve it (although it’s not exactly surfing the web at lightning speed…) While it's fun to see old hardware being brought back to life, this isn’t a call to cling to outdated tech in your business. Instead, it's a reminder of how far we've come. This vintage Mac might be great as a fun experiment, but sticking with up-to-date technology is key to keeping your business competitive. Modern systems are so much faster, more secure, and better suited to today's needs. Is any of your old tech ready to be laid to rest? My team and I can help you replace it, get in touch. Read more on the Macintosh resurrection ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02W2BmG0 #BackFromTheDead #OldTech #TechHistory

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You’ve heard of passkeys, right? They’re quickly becoming the go-to solution for online security, because they’re a safer alternative to traditional passwords. Passkeys use something called cryptography to keep your details secure. This makes them much harder to hack than old-fashioned passwords. More businesses are using passkeys now – and companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft are already fully onboard. Amazon already has more than 175 million customers using passkeys to secure their accounts. But it’s always been a hassle to transfer passkeys between different platforms. This is where the FIDO Alliance comes in. The group, which develops passkey technology, is working to make sure you can move your passkeys between different password managers easily. The FIDO Alliance is introducing two new standards – the Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and Credential Exchange Format (CXF) – to make this process smoother and more secure for businesses everywhere. This is great news, because soon you’ll be able to switch password managers without worrying about compromising on security. Ready to use passkeys in your business? We can help, get in touch. More on Passkeys ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02W2_1C0 #Passkeys #CyberSecurity #FIDOAlliance

This didn’t come as a shock to me, but OpenAI has confirmed that cyber criminals are now using ChatGPT to help create malware and carry out cyber attacks. Malware is a type of software designed to harm your devices and steal data, track your activity, or disrupt operations. And with AI tools, it could be possible to create sneakier malware that could easily slip past security systems. Scary stuff, for sure. But the good news is you can protect your business if you know what steps to take. Investing in strong cyber security tools (such as firewalls and the latest security software) can help. It’s also a good idea to train your employees regularly on how to spot suspicious emails and links. Keep a close eye on your systems and look out for any unusual activity. And work together with cyber security experts (like me and my team) to keep your business safe. Need help making sure your business is protected from malware attacks? Get in touch. More on OpenAI’s malware ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02W32fD0 #CyberSecurity #OpenAI #Malware

Microsoft has patented a new co-browsing technology that could make working together online even easier. The idea is simple: It’s like a virtual meeting room for collaborative browsing, where everyone can interact with the same web pages at the same time. So how does it work? When you start a co-browsing session and invite your team to join, everyone’s tabs get synced with each other. This means if one person closes or opens a tab, or they visit a new website, the same thing will happen for everyone else. What’s great about this is that it’s designed to work in secure environments where sensitive information might be shared. This makes it ideal for things like customer support, team projects, and remote meetings. Although it’s still early days, co-browsing could be a great new tool for businesses. Is this something you’d use in your business? More on co-browsing ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02V7GkX0 #Microsoft #CoBrowsing #BetterCollaboration

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Good news! Microsoft has promised that the Edge browser is about to get a lot faster, thanks to an update coming this December. The update will improve Edge’s performance, especially on lower-end machines. The boost in speed comes from Microsoft’s new WebUI 2.0 toolkit, which makes more use of simpler technologies like HTML and CSS, reducing the need for JavaScript. This means that Edge’s interface (things like buttons, menus, and settings) will load much faster, improving your experience. Microsoft has been improving Edge for a while now, upgrading features like Favorites and Browser Essentials, making pages load up to 42% faster overall and even up to 76% faster on lower-end devices. A faster browser means less time waiting for pages to load and more time getting work done. And with improved security features and lower memory usage, Edge could be a great choice for boosting productivity in your business. If your team isn’t already using Edge, does this update make you want to try it out? More on browser feed ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02V7LLM0 #Microsoft #Edge #BrowserSpeed