If you had to generate a strong password, would you trust AI to do it? It seems reasonable. Afterall, AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can do some impressive stuff, like draft emails, write reports, and even create bits of code. Asking them for a 16-character password packed with symbols and numbers, feels like a […]
AI can do a lot, but not this
Attackers get faster thanks to AI
There’s a lot of talk about AI malware at the moment. What seemed like a far-fetched movie plot not long ago is quickly becoming very real, and important to understand. It doesn’t mean attackers have suddenly become smarter by leveraging AI, but it does mean they are becoming a lot faster.
Small habits that could add years to your PC
Have you ever had to replace a functional work computer because it’s become slow or unreliable? For many businesses that seems to happen sooner than it used to. With the price of hardware rising, replacing machines has become a painful expense.
Windows puts a lock on storage controls
Ever been hit with a pop-up asking, “do you want to allow this”, when attempting to check your storage in Windows settings? That’s not random 😱 This is due to a new security change introduced to Windows 11 that affects the storage section within Settings Windows 11 now shows a User Account Control prompt when […]
Copilot can understand whole projects
If you’ve ever wanted AI to understand an entire project, not just a single document, you’ll appreciate this… Something called Copilot Agents has been introduced in OneDrive. And this is something that makes AI much more useful for real day-to-day work.
Shout about your skills on Teams
One of the most common pain points in growing businesses is not technical. It’s knowing who within the company is best to handle a particular task. You might have 15, 30, or even 80 people in the business — with talent spread across the board.
You’re on borrowed time if you’re still using Windows 10
Still on Windows 10 because everything seems to be working okay? Well, you’re not alone. If you’ve signed up to the Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme, then things still work as they should. It turns on.
Tighter security for Microsoft 365
If asked, what is your biggest security risk? You’d likely point to things like email, passwords, or remote access. Few business owners would mention Excel or PowerPoint. Yet, Office apps are one of the most frequent entry points attackers use ☠ ️ As a result, Microsoft has introduced a new security baseline for its Microsoft […]
Does your workplace have AI under control?
Are you aware of which AI tools your team uses at work, and what information they’re entering into them? Most business owners think they do. Let’s take a closer look. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini have quickly become a part of everyday work for many.
Excel will start to help with your workload
Excel is changing. It’s going from a tool that helps you work, to a tool that can do some of the work for you 📊 Microsoft released Agent Mode late last year for Excel on the web. It’s now coming to Excel on Windows, and it’s more than just a straight port of the web […]

