Remember the recent CrowdStrike outage that caused chaos around the world? Their president just (graciously and apologetically) accepted the “Epic Fail” award at the world’s biggest hacking and security conference #CrowdStrike #EpicFail #CyberSecurity tomshardware.com/software/secur…

Windows 11 is introducing a new 'Category' view in the Start menu's All apps section. It organises your apps into categories, making it simpler to find what you need. Time to upgrade your business? #Windows11 #StartMenu #Productivity windowslatest.com/2024/08/11/win…

A new type of malware that can bypass antivirus software to install ransomware on devices has been discovered. Keep systems up to date and enable tamper protection. Call us if you need help #CyberSecurity #ransomware #malware techradar.com/pro/security/c…

Microsoft has shut down a trick that let people upgrade to Windows 11 on incompatible PCs. If you used it, time to revert to Windows 10 - or upgrade your devices. Can we help? #Windows11 #TechTips #Microsoft pcworld.com/article/243048…

Microsoft has identified an issue affecting some people, causing Outlook to unexpectedly close. It’s linked to corrupted email rules. There’s a workaround to fix it, but if you need help, get in touch #Outlook #Microsoft #WorkAround bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft…

On this day in 1980, the last IBM 7030 'Stretch' mainframe was shut down. Despite being labeled a failure, its innovations paved the way for future success. Remember, even setbacks can fuel future growth #TechHistory #BusinessLessons #IBMStretch thisdayintechhistory.com/09/05/last-ibm…

Tesla is hiring people to help train its humanoid Optimus robot by wearing motion capture suits and mimicking actions. It pays up to £37/hr, but it's no easy gig - lots of walking and heavy lifting involved. Interested? #Tesla #Optimus #Robotics theverge.com/2024/8/19/2422…

Microsoft’s PowerToys is getting a cool new feature. Workspaces lets you group and launch your favourite apps with a single click, perfectly arranged for your workflow. Play safe and get my team to do this for you #Microsoft #PowerToys #Productivity neowin.net/news/powertoys…

Microsoft’s new Transparency Note reminds us to manage AI tools like Copilot responsibly. Copilot can boost your business, but you still need the right measures in place. Need help with this? Get in touch #MicrosoftCopilot #AI #DataSecurity ow.ly/iGmU30sGvPH

A rare “Nintendo PlayStation” prototype controller just sold for $35,000 (£26,500)! This forgotten collaboration between Nintendo and Sony shows us how even unsuccessful ideas can have value over time #Nintendo #PlayStation #GamingHistory ow.ly/9BFi30sGvPI

Your data is about to get way easier to manage: TRIMRANGE is coming to Microsoft Excel! It cleans up empty rows and extra zeros in seconds. Hello efficiency. Ready to try it? #Microsoft #Excel #DataEfficiency ow.ly/1OGX30sGvPJ

Microsoft just made file sharing between Android and Windows super easy with the new Windows 11 update. Say goodbye to third-party apps - just use Windows Share (it works a lot like Apple’s AirDrop) #Windows11 #Android #FileSharing ow.ly/OZJT30sGvPK

Did you know, on this day in 1986, it became possible for developers to copyright their code. This led to a huge change in the tech space and helped to create the kind of innovation we see today #CopyrightedCode #TechHistory #SoftwareDevelopment ow.ly/Ftcx30sGvPL

Windows licences matter. Not having valid licences could cost your business and might even put your data at risk. Not sure if yours are valid? We can help you find out. Get in touch #Windows #SoftwareLicence #Microsoft zdnet.com/article/is-you…

Microsoft’s new 'checkpoint' updates for Windows 11 are smaller and faster. But some users of Copilot+ PCs are having installation issues. Have you had problems with it? If so, get in touch. We can help #Microsoft #Windows11 #CheckpointCumulativeUpdates windowslatest.com/2024/09/12/win…

Holding off on Windows 11 because of ads in the Start menu? Looks like they may be coming to Windows 10 too. Consider upgrading. You’ll enjoy better functionality, security, and performance #Microsoft #Windows10 #Windows11 techradar.com/computing/wind…

The settings menu in Microsoft Edge is getting a makeover, with easier navigation and a quick access feature for your most-used settings. It's rolling out in October – is your team ready to switch from Chrome? #Microsoft #Edge #NewSettings windowslatest.com/2024/09/15/mic…

The International Space Station just 3D printed metal parts in space for the first time. This could be groundbreaking and change manufacturing forever. Could innovative tech help your business? #3DPrinting #Space #Innovation tomshardware.com/3d-printing/sc…

On this day in 1997, Apple launched its 'Think Different' campaign. It helped save the company from failure and make it one of the biggest businesses in the world. How can your business think outside the box? #Apple #ThinkDifferent #BusinessGrowth thisdayintechhistory.com/09/28/apple-as…

Great news for Microsoft Teams: A new translation feature lets interpreters switch between languages with just one click… and zero AI. Holding meetings in multiple languages is about to get a lot easier #Microsoft #Teams #LiveTranslation windowscentral.com/software-apps/…