From Plain Text to Powerful Notes: Microsoft’s Notepad Upgrade
Notepad Gets a Smart Upgrade: Formatting Features You’ll Actually Use When was the last time you opened Notepad and thought, “I wish I could make this text bold or add a heading”? Probably never. But Microsoft is quietly upgrading Notepad, and the changes could make a bigger difference than you think. Especially if you use […]
Microsoft and CrowdStrike Plan a Unified Naming System for Hackers
Microsoft Plans a Naming System for Hackers Ever tried to follow a story where the villain has four different names? Confusing, right? That’s exactly what it’s like in cyber security today. One hacking group can be tracked under completely different names depending on whether Microsoft, Google, CrowdStrike, or another security company is writing about them. […]
Why You Need to Upgrade from Windows 10 Before October 2025
Still Using Windows 10? You Must Act Now What would happen to your business if one of your key tools suddenly stopped being safe to use? That is exactly what is about to happen with Windows 10. The clock is ticking Microsoft has confirmed that free support for Windows 10 ends on 14 October 2025. […]
Microsoft Copilot Just Made PowerPoint Easier
Say Goodbye to Hours Wasted on PowerPoint Slides Creating a presentation should be about telling a story, not fighting with formatting. But let’s be honest. How many times have you stared at a blank slide, trying to turn messy notes into something that looks professional? Or wondered how to convert a Word document into a […]
Is Someone Snooping? Windows 11 Will Soon Warn You
Windows 11 Will Warn You If Someone’s Snooping Have you ever been working in a coffee shop or on a train and felt that uncomfortable sense that someone’s watching your screen? It’s not just paranoia. Shoulder surfing — when people glance at your screen without permission — is a real privacy risk. From confidential emails […]
What Great IT Partners Have in Common (and What Most Lack)
Choosing an IT partner is a bit like choosing a business partner. It’s about more than just technical know-how. You’re looking for someone who understands your goals, aligns with your values, and can manage and grow your IT infrastructure. But in a crowded market filled with managed service IT providers, tech consultants, and self-proclaimed IT […]
Major Cyber Incidents in Australia and What We Can Learn from Them
Across Australia, cyber threats are becoming more frequent, more costly, and more damaging. From banks to universities to superannuation providers, organisations across every sector are facing growing pressure to protect sensitive data and critical systems. This roundup of major breaches offers some insight into what can be done better. Each breach has a valuable lesson […]
Smarter Search Is Coming to Windows 11 – But Not for Everyone
Searching in Windows Just Got Smarter — If You’ve Got the Right PC Ever tried searching for a file and drawn a total blank on the name? You remember writing it. You might even know roughly when you wrote it. But when you type into Windows Search… nothing helpful comes up. Or worse, it suggests […]
Say Goodbye to ‘Next Slide, Please’ in Teams
This Tiny Teams Tweak Will Make Your Meetings Smoother If you’ve ever sat through a Teams meeting and found yourself silently mouthing “next slide, please” over and over again… you’re not alone. We’ve all been there — those clunky handovers during online meetings or webinars that interrupt the flow and make even the best presentation […]
Is It Time to Automate Your Business Data?
Could Automation Save You from Spreadsheet Headaches? Spreadsheets have been the backbone of business operations for decades. They’re accessible, familiar, and let’s face it — getting that tricky formula right can feel like a small win. But here’s the issue: most businesses still rely heavily on spreadsheets, even when they’re slowing things down and causing […]