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12/10/2025

If you’ve used Windows for any length of time, you’ve probably had that sinking feeling when your screen suddenly turns bright blue and your computer restarts 🙄

Well… get ready, because Windows 11 is switching things up 💻

Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Black Screen of Death (still lovingly known as a BSoD) to replace the classic blue version that’s been around for 30 years.

Here’s what’s changing:

☠️ The background is now black, in line with Windows 11’s sleeker look
☠️ The little frowny face is gone
☠️ The QR code (that never really helped anyone, let’s be honest) is gone too
☠️ What’s left is a cleaner, simpler message: "Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart."

There’s still technical info at the bottom. A stop code and a note on which system file failed. But overall, it feels more minimal.

Now, is this a big deal?

For most people, probably not… a crash is still a crash. But there are a few interesting points:

👩‍💻 Some testers think the new look might be too subtle. It’s starting to look a lot like a normal Windows update screen, which could confuse people.

👩‍💻 Black feels a little more serious than blue. Some find it sleek, others say it feels more intimidating.

Personally? I won’t miss the QR code (I’ve never met anyone who managed to scan it in time). But I do think Microsoft could add something visual to make it clear an error has happened, to avoid confusion.

The new BSoD should be rolling out to everyone soon.

💭 What do you think? Does the colour or design of a crash screen even matter to you… or do you just want your PC to get back to work ASAP?

11/10/2025

When you hear “dark web,” you probably picture some mysterious corner of the internet that only hackers know about. A hidden world you’ll never come across.

But the dangers of the dark web aren’t as hidden as you might think 🫣

Imagine a marketplace where stolen passwords, customer data, or even sensitive internal documents are quietly bought and sold. That’s what’s happening right now on the dark web.

Recent breaches have shown just how real this is:

🔹 In May 2024, data from over 500 million Ticketmaster customers appeared on a dark web forum.
🔹 Just before that, 73 million AT&T customers’ details, including social security numbers and passcodes, showed up for sale.
🔹 Even LinkedIn isn’t immune. Back in 2021, data from 700 million users leaked onto dark web marketplaces.

The dark web itself is a small, hidden layer of the internet you can’t find through Google. It uses special tools like the Tor browser and .onion websites. It was originally designed for privacy, but today it’s notorious for hosting illegal activity.

And unfortunately, your company’s leaked data might already be there 😱

Here’s the part many businesses don’t realise: Even if you’ve never been “hacked” in a way you’re aware of, some of your data could still be circulating out there. Old passwords, old logins, old customer lists… once they’re leaked, they don’t disappear.

So what can you do?

🔒 Regularly scan for leaked credentials linked to your company
🔒 Keep an eye on accounts and access being sold online. Disabling them quickly can prevent major damage
🔒 Proactively monitor for any sensitive information tied to your IP addresses
🔒 Map what you find back to your wider security strategy, so you know exactly where to focus your efforts

The dark web isn’t going away. But by staying vigilant, educating your team, and baking this awareness into your security plan, you’re far better protected against whatever might be lurking there.

❓Does this surprise you? Have you ever wondered if your business data could be out there?

10/10/2025

Phishing emails are getting SMARTER. They’re when cyber criminals pretend to be someone you trust, to get you to click a suspicious link.

Think you or your team could spot one in seconds?

Sometimes the clues are obvious. If you know where to look…

08/10/2025

Tired of dealing with passwords?

We all are.

But big changes are coming to Windows 11 to make logging in safer and easier.

Which is why now’s the time to get ready for a password-free future…

07/10/2025

Still relying on just passwords to protect your business?

That’s not enough anymore.

There’s something you can add, which will stop most cyber attacks in their tracks.

Here’s what it is, and why it’s important…

07/10/2025

Still relying on just passwords to protect your business?

That’s not enough anymore.

There’s something you can add, which will stop most cyber attacks in their tracks.

Here’s what it is, and why it’s important…

06/10/2025

Did you know you can control your entire Windows 11 PC just by talking to it? 🎤💻

It’s called Voice Access. And it’s one of the most impressive (and underrated) features Microsoft has added recently.

With it switched on, you can open apps, browse the web, write emails, and move around your computer, completely hands‑free 🙌

It’s great…

• For anyone who finds using a mouse or keyboard tricky or uncomfortable
• If you want a hands‑free way to work (maybe you’re juggling tasks or your hands are otherwise busy)

Unlike older tools (you might remember Windows Speech Recognition), Voice Access uses modern AI‑powered speech recognition built right into your PC.

That means:

🗣️ It doesn’t need an internet connection to work
🗣️ It’s more accurate and more responsive than older versions
🗣️ It’s private. Your voice commands aren’t sent off to the cloud

Getting started is easier than you’d think.

Press your Windows Start button, type “voice access”, and open it.

A quick setup wizard will help you get your microphone ready and download the right speech model.

Then, when you say “Voice Access wake up”, your PC starts listening for commands.

Once you’re up and running, you can say things like:

✨ “Open Outlook” to launch an app
✨ “Scroll down” to move through a document
✨ “Click 2” to choose from numbered options on screen
✨ Or just start dictating text directly into an email or document

It even works across multiple screens; has clever grid overlays for precise navigation; and lets you create your own custom voice shortcuts for repetitive tasks.

Is it perfect?

No. Not yet.

Sometimes you’ll repeat yourself or tweak how you phrase things. But for a free feature built into Windows 11, it’s remarkably good and genuinely useful.

💭 Have you (or your team) tried Voice Access yet? Can you imagine using voice commands in your day‑to‑day work?

05/10/2025

All these connectors have now been replaced by one,, does anyone know the name of the new replacement?
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05/10/2025

With all the hype around AI tools, instant messaging apps, and collaboration platforms, you’d think email would be on its way out, right?

Not even close 📧

A new State of Business Email 2025 report (based on over 4,000 IT leaders worldwide) shows that despite tools like Teams, Slack, Notion, and Asana filling our screens, email is still the backbone of business communication.

😮 Here’s why that might surprise you…

Our workplaces have never been more digitally connected. Yet they’ve also never been more fragmented.

Every department has its favourite tools 🛠️ Marketing might love Asana. Operations might live in monday .com. IT is deep in Jira. And of course, everyone’s on Teams or Zoom.

But these tools don’t always line up neatly across the whole company. Adoption varies by team size, department, or even how tech‑savvy people feel.

That’s when communication gets messy. Different channels, different rules, things falling through the cracks.

And when clarity and accountability really matter? Businesses fall back on email.

📩 It’s traceable (you can refer back to it later)
📩 It’s permanent
📩 It works across every department, every location, every device

Nearly half of all internal and external communication still happens over email. Even in IT, HR, finance, and customer success, for teams that need accuracy and records they can audit, email is still the go‑to.

Instant messaging is brilliant for quick chats and check‑ins (and 89% of IT leaders agree it’s important). But when something needs to be logged, reviewed, or crystal clear, email is winning 🏆

So… while AI and collaboration platforms are changing how we work, they haven’t replaced the one channel that ties it all together.

🧐 How does your business balance instant messaging and email? Are you still seeing email as your backbone too?

04/10/2025

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04/10/2025

I’m always telling people: “Check the web address before you trust a site”.

But now scammers have found a way around that 😳

Security researchers have spotted a new scam where fake tech support numbers are being inserted directly into genuine websites.

It goes like this:

📞 You search Google for “Apple support” or “PayPal phone number”
📞 You click what looks like a legitimate ad at the top of the results
📞 It really does take you to the official site. Apple, PayPal, Netflix, even big names like Microsoft
📞 But hidden in the background is a trick called search parameter injection.

It’s a way of adding extra instructions to the website’s URL (the bit in your browser’s address bar). Those instructions tell the website to show a fake phone number in its support section.

And because the site itself looks genuine, the logo, the layout, even the domain name (it really says apple.com or paypal .com), most people don’t think twice before dialling the number.

Once you call?

That’s when the scammers pounce.

They’ll pretend to be official tech support, pressure you to hand over personal details or payment info. Or even convince you to give them remote access to your computer.

💡 A few things to watch for:

• If the phone number is buried in a long, weird-looking URL full of symbols like “%20” or “%2B”, be suspicious.
• Be cautious if you see urgent language like “CALL NOW” or “24/7 immediate help.”
• And instead of trusting an ad, go directly to the company’s official site yourself (type it in or use a bookmark) and navigate to their support page. Big brands rarely, if ever, buy ads to sell tech support.

It’s a clever trick, but a scary one, because it sidesteps all the normal checks we’ve been taught to do.

🤔 Would you have spotted something like this? And do you think your team would?

03/10/2025

New employees are a prime target for cyber criminals.

Why? Because they don’t yet know the ropes. And the chances of them becoming a victim are high.

Here’s what smart businesses are doing about this problem…

03/10/2025

Imagine sitting in your office, laptop open, chatting away on a video call or even just talking to someone in the room.

You’re confident your walls keep your conversation private.

Well… maybe not 😳

Researchers have discovered a way for cyber criminals to steal your voice. And not by hacking your software or planting spyware. Instead, they’ve found a flaw in the microphones built into many laptops.

Most laptops use something called MEMS microphones (that’s short for micro‑electromechanical systems). They’re tiny, low‑power microphones found in all sorts of devices.

The issue is that in a lot of laptops, these microphones are connected with long, unshielded wires inside. Those wires can act like little antennas, quietly giving off weak radio signals.

With just an FM radio receiver, a bit of copper wire, and some clever AI tools, researchers managed to pick up those signals and rebuild speech with over 94% accuracy. Even through a 25‑centimetre concrete wall 🙉

Think about that for a moment.

By spending around one hundred pounds, someone could sit on the other side of a wall and eavesdrop on what you’re saying near your laptop.

On the brighter side, this is still cutting‑edge research, not something we’re seeing every day.

And future laptops can be built with better shielding and smarter microphone placement to block it.

But for existing devices, you can’t really fix it yourself. And antivirus software won’t help, because there’s no malware involved. It’s passive listening, not a traditional hack.

So for now:

👂 Be careful about discussing sensitive topics around your devices
👂 Keep an eye out for improved hardware designs when you’re buying new laptops
👂 And remember that “private” conversations might not be as private as you’d like

Technology is amazing… but sometimes a little unsettling too, right?

💭 Does this make you think differently about where you talk business?

03/10/2025

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