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Searching in Windows 11 is about to get easier… for some

Searching in Windows 11 is about to get easier… for some

by glen | Jun 30, 2025 | Tech Update

How many times have you tried searching for a file, only to forget what you called it? You know it’s there. You remember writing it, maybe even roughly when. But Windows search just stares blankly back at you. Or worse, throws up ten random web results and a document...
Beware these free tools – they may be hiding ransomware

Beware these free tools – they may be hiding ransomware

by glen | Jun 23, 2025 | Tech Update

Ever needed to quickly convert a file, say, from a Word doc to a PDF? And found yourself Googling for a free tool to do it? It seems harmless enough, right? A quick download, a fast conversion, job done. But what if I told you that one small click could secretly open...
This tiny tweak to Teams will make meetings smoother

This tiny tweak to Teams will make meetings smoother

by glen | Jun 16, 2025 | Tech Update

Have you ever sat in a Teams meeting and found yourself gritting your teeth every time someone said, “next slide, please”? Me too. And if your business runs a lot of online meetings or webinars, you’ll know the frustration of clunky handovers and awkward pauses when...
Overconfident employees: Your hidden cyber security threat?

Overconfident employees: Your hidden cyber security threat?

by glen | Jun 9, 2025 | Tech Update

You trust your team, right? They’re smart, capable, and they know better than to click on suspicious links or open unexpected attachments. They already know that phishing emails look trustworthy on purpose. To trick them into giving away sensitive data or downloading...
Could automation save you from spreadsheet headaches?

Could automation save you from spreadsheet headaches?

by glen | Jun 2, 2025 | Tech Update

Spreadsheets have been a go-to business tool for decades now. They’re familiar and easy to use (and if we’re being honest, we can all feel like a bit of a genius when we get that one formula to work, right?). The problem is, 90% of businesses are still relying on...
Did you notice Incognito mode’s improved privacy?

Did you notice Incognito mode’s improved privacy?

by glen | May 19, 2025 | Tech Update

If you’ve ever used Incognito mode in Chrome, you probably know the basics: It lets you browse without saving your history, cookies, or other temporary data. But was it ever truly private? Not entirely… Until recently, if you copied something from an Incognito tab,...
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