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 […]
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Facebook Jackpot Project – Beware of this Scam
One of the most popular scams on Facebook is to send messages from a compromised account to that user’s friends, aiming to trick them into following dangerous links, revealing sensitive data, or sending money to the scammer. One example of this is the ‘Facebook Jackpot Project’, which claims to be a lottery in which users […]
Windows 11 Passkey Preview
As part of Microsoft’s ongoing mission to replace passwords, the latest Windows 11 Insider Build comes with added support for logging into websites and applications using your face, fingerprint, or Windows PIN. Windows 11 does this by creating and storing passkeys, which are used by the computer rather than directly typed in by the user. […]
.zip Domain Security Concerns
Google’s latest extension of web addresses has been met with concerns about potential attacks. People who deal in cybersecurity products have had reactions that range from eye-rolling to banging heads on desks. So, what’s this all about and why is it a problem? Google has recently launched eight new Top-Level Domains, for Dads, Grads, and […]
UK Emergency Alert Test
Emergency Alerts will begin its first test on Sunday the 23rd of April at 3pm. Emergency Alerts is a new service intended to provide the public with an alert and information during life-threatening emergencies. For the test, an alert will be sent to all available mobiles and tablets in the UK. This alert will include […]
Protect IT for Macs
We are pleased to announce that Mac users can now benefit from the same level of security as those on Windows, with full Protect-IT support. Both Mac and Windows machines can be covered on the same Protect-IT subscription, allowing you to cover all your bases at once. There’s a common myth in the wider public […]
Now Offering SentinelOne Standalone
In the modern ecosystem, businesses need better endpoint protection than basic antivirus can provide. We now offer SentinelOne Endpoint Detection and Response as a standalone anti-malware solution for just £4 per month. Available for both Mac and PC. We’ve partnered with SentinelOne to provide cutting-edge protection against all kinds of viruses, ransomware, malware, and other […]
New Microsoft Teams Preview
How often do you use Microsoft Teams? Microsoft is rolling out a new version of Teams that promises above all else, greatly improved performance. Performance is a key concern for all software, especially when it comes to communication software such as Teams, as it is often used at the same time as other software. In […]
Now offering Cove Data Protection for Microsoft 365
What backup solution do you have in place? It’s common for users to treat cloud storage as a form of backup. While this enables you to recover data if a local machine fails, it’s not a foolproof method of keeping your important information safe. If something happens to the data on your cloud storage, either […]
Windows 11 Taskbar – May Soon Be Movable
Where do you like to position your taskbar? While at the bottom is the most favoured placement, it’s been movable ever since it first appeared back in Windows 95, but Microsoft rarely mentions this functionality, meaning that many people are unaware of it, and it is absent in Windows 11. While it might seem like […]