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Free support for Windows 10 ends in TWO WEEKS

Free support for Windows 10 ends in TWO WEEKS

by glen | Sep 29, 2025 | Tech Update

What would it take for your business to come to a standstill? It might not be a flood, a fire, or a power cut. It could be something as simple as sticking with an old operating system. In just over two weeks, Microsoft will officially stop providing free support for...
Warning: That antivirus website could be a fake

Warning: That antivirus website could be a fake

by glen | Sep 22, 2025 | Tech Update

When you’re trying to protect your business, what could possibly go wrong by downloading antivirus software? More than you might think. If you’re not careful, that “antivirus” might be the threat. Cybercriminals are getting better and better at creating fake websites...
Exciting new formatting tools for Notepad

Exciting new formatting tools for Notepad

by glen | Sep 15, 2025 | Tech Update

When was the last time you opened Notepad and thought, “I wish I could make this text bold or add a heading”? Probably never, right? But Microsoft is quietly giving Notepad a little upgrade that could make a surprising difference. Especially for those of us who use it...
Microsoft plans a naming system for hackers

Microsoft plans a naming system for hackers

by glen | Sep 8, 2025 | Tech Update

Ever tried to follow a show where the main villain had four different names? Impossible, right? But that’s exactly what it’s like in the world of cybersecurity right now. One hacking group can be tracked under completely different names, depending on who’s writing...
Still using Windows 10? You must act NOW

Still using Windows 10? You must act NOW

by glen | Sep 1, 2025 | Tech Update

What would happen to your business if one of your key tools suddenly stopped being safe to use? That’s the situation many businesses are heading for right now. With Windows 10. Because time is running out. Fast. Microsoft has confirmed that free support for Windows 10...
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