If you’ve been affected by ransomware, it can be tempting to pay the ransom to get your files back. This is what the attacker wants and therefore they want you to think that paying will get your files back. The problem, however, is that once an attacker has your files, they are under no compulsion […]
Valerie Green
Ransomware Reminder
Are you familiar with ransomware? It’s a type of malware that, as the name implies, makes money for the attacker by holding files to ransom. To achieve this, the ransomware encrypts files on a target’s computer and then offers the affected target’s user a chance to decrypt those files again in exchange for money. Sometimes […]
Windows 11 24H2 Update Won’t Boot on Old Hardware
An upcoming Windows 11 update will mean that Windows 11 will no longer boot on some old machines. Windows 11 has specific requirements for installation, but it is currently possible to bypass the requirements and install Windows 11 anyway. If your computer doesn’t meet Microsoft’s official requirements, however, Microsoft will not provide support if anything […]
New Year Refresh
Unleash the Potential of Your Old Computer! Did Santa bring you a shiny new computer this Christmas? We can help you set it up and customise it to suit your needs perfectly. Wondering what to do with your old one? Don’t let it gather dust! Your old computer can still serve a purpose and bring […]
Windows Copilot
The 23H2 update for Windows 11 enables Windows Copilot, which uses AI to assist the user in their tasks. Let’s take a closer look at what that means. Copilot is Microsoft’s new assistant integrated into Windows, Edge, Bing, and Microsoft 365. Copilot has already been available for Bing for several months now. What Copilot does […]
Windows 11 23H2 Update and Windows Copilot
The 23H2 update for Windows 11 is now available. The most anticipated feature enabled by this update is Windows Copilot, an AI-based assistant tool. It also comes with other features, including a taskbar that is now more optimised for touch when using 2-in-1 devices, improvements to how uninstalling programs is handled, and new features for […]
Scheduled for Deletion Scam
Another scam is making the rounds on Facebook; this time the owners of pages are being sent messages warning that the page is scheduled for deletion due to copyright violation, with a link to follow to prevent deletion of the page. In dealing with scam messages like these, never click on the links they provide, […]
Cove Backup now includes Teams
Good news for our Protect-IT customers! Our Cove Backup solution has now been expanded to cover Teams as well. If you’re already getting regular, secure backups through us, you don’t need to do anything to get this new protection; it will begin automatically. For more information on why a full backup solution like the one […]
WordPad End of Life
After nearly 30 years of including it with Windows, Microsoft is now planning to remove WordPad from Windows. As of now, WordPad will stop receiving updates and a future update will remove it from Windows altogether. Microsoft haven’t stated how soon this will happen, but knowing it is on the horizon will enable users to […]
Windows In-Place Repair – A Neat Feature Coming Soon
Have you ever had to reinstall windows? It often proves to be an effective fix for computer issues but it’s also a lengthy process. Wouldn’t it be good if it was quicker and easier? Well, the good news is that latest Windows Insider build has a feature that allows Windows to be repaired by the […]