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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. #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 colors, 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? #Windows11 #OneDrive #BusinessProductivity

If you’ve ever felt like the scrolling direction on your mouse or touchpad in Windows 11 feels weird, you’re not the only one. The default setting to move your page up is to scroll up on the mouse wheel (or swipe down on the trackpad). But this feels unnatural to some people. Did you know that Windows 11 gives you the option to reverse the direction of scrolling, so it feels more natural for you? Like the way scrolling down on your phone or tablet moves the page down. With the latest Windows 11 update (24H2), Microsoft has made it easier to make this change directly through Settings. Just head to Bluetooth & Devices, go to the Mouse or Touchpad page, and adjust the scrolling direction to what feels right for you. If you’re using an older version of Windows 11, you might need to dive into the system registry to make this change – and I wouldn’t recommend doing that. Instead, just install the update so you can change things like this in a couple of clicks. It’s a simple thing to tweak, but it could really improve how you and your team use your Windows devices. Did you know about this feature already? #Windows11 #Scrolling #HowTo

Anyone else miss Classic Outlook? It was easy, reliable, and it had some great offline features. Well, today I bring good news: Microsoft is bringing some powerful offline features to the New Outlook for Windows, making it just as reliable as Classic Outlook. You used to be limited in what you could do with New Outlook without an internet connection. But updates due to roll out soon make it possible to access your emails, calendar events, and contacts without being online. Another big update, coming early next year, is the ability to choose how many days’ worth of emails and attachments you want to sync for offline use. I think these changes are going to be great for business owners – especially for those times when your connection drops or you’re travelling. What other features would you like to see in New Outlook? #NewOutlook #Windows #NewFeatures

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? #Windows10 #Windows11 #EndOfLife

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, call our team today! #Passkeys #CyberSecurity #FIDOAlliance

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his 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? Give us a call today! #CyberSecurity #OpenAI #Malware

Do you and your team love Microsoft’s Snipping Tool? Well, it just got even better, with its new “Copy as Table” feature. The Snipping Tool has been able to recognize and extract text from screenshots (using its “Text Actions” feature) for about a year now. But the upcoming version will let you capture data tables from images and paste them straight into Excel. If you’ve ever tried copying table data from images, you know how frustrating it can be. And most third-party tools don’t do a great job of it. But the latest version of Snipping Tool handles this task easily. All you have to do is take a screenshot of the table, click the Copy as Table option under Text Actions, and paste it into Excel. Simple! Here’s my pro tip for when the feature rolls out: Make sure you only screenshot the table and not the whole screen. Otherwise, the tool will pick up extra text from the menu bars. This feature is still in testing but should roll out soon. Will this make your work a little easier? #Windows11 #SnippingTool #NewFeature

Have you already installed the latest Windows 11 update (24H2)? If you’ve been having internet issues ever since, you're not the only one. Although the update brings great new features, it’s been causing a bit of a headache for some people. Some have found that they haven’t been able to connect to the internet since installing the update, or that their connection keeps dropping. Sometimes this will be shown by a “169” appearing at the start of your IP address. Your business depends on you being able to stay online. But if this has been happening to you, don’t worry – there’s a fix you can try right now. You can roll back the update to the previous version of Windows 11. This has worked for many people and allowed them to get back online. While Microsoft works on a permanent fix, this temporary solution can keep your business running smoothly. It’s a simple process - but if you’re unsure, we’d be happy to help. Have you experienced any issues connecting to the internet since the update? #Windows11 #Update #InternetIssues