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I hear Microsoft might be bringing back the People app for Windows. Have you ever used it? The People app was first introduced in Windows 8, with the aim of keeping your contacts organised in one easy-to-access place. It was a little like a digital address book, letting you store your contacts’ Outlook and Skype details, as well as their Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media accounts. It also acted like a news feed, showing you their updates, tweets, and posts in one spot. It was a handy way to stay connected without bouncing between platforms. But over time, the People app lost a lot of its social network integration and could only connect with Skype. Eventually, it became harder to access, being hidden away in other apps like Mail and Calendar. But now it looks like Microsoft might be breathing new life into it. A leaked setup file shows a new version of the People app – light and easy to install – available to Microsoft business account holders. According to the leak, you’d be able to access it directly from the Start menu and pin it to your Taskbar, putting communication at your fingertips. If Microsoft rolls it out, the People app for Windows 11 could make it much easier to manage your business contacts. Would you and your team welcome its return? #Windows11 #Microsoft #PeopleApp

Heads up: Scammers are using yet another new trick to sneak malware onto Windows computers. This time it’s through ZIP files. Cyber criminals bundle harmless and harmful files together in one ZIP file, but only the safe part is shown when the ZIP file is opened. This is called “ZIP file concatenation”, and it makes it easier for malware to hide from security software. One recent phishing attack (where you’re tricked into sharing sensitive information) used this tactic through a fake shipping notice scam. The shipping notice seemed to be harmless when opened with standard apps. However, using other software to analyse the notice revealed the dangerous parts of the ZIP file. To help keep your business protected, encourage your team to be cautious with ZIP attachments, especially if they come from unknown senders. Investing in security software that scans files deeply (called 'recursive unpacking') can also help to catch these hidden threats. How confident are you that you’d spot one of these files? #CyberSecurity #Malware #ZIPFiles

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On this day back in 1972, Atari introduced Pong – an early arcade game that would kick off the video game industry as we know it. Here's a fun story: Nolan Bushnell, the Atari founder, decided to test the first Pong machine at a local bar. But he quickly got a call from the owner, saying the machine had broken down. Bushnell returned to the bar, only to find that the Pong machine hadn’t broken down... It was just jammed with coins from eager players! Talk about an instant hit. Pong became the world’s first commercially successful video game, and 10,000 machines were installed within the first four months of it being released. Atari then went on to become a leader in the video game world throughout the 1980s. For business owners, this story is a great reminder of how one creative spark can set an entire industry on fire! Innovation sometimes starts small (something as simple as a game at a bar), then it grows into something you couldn't ever have imagined. Do you remember the original Pong? Did you ever play it? #Pong #TechHistory #Innovation

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I’ll admit it, I love the Snipping Tool in Windows 11. It’s underrated. And I’ve heard it’s about to get even better… One of its newest AI-powered features, OCR (optical character recognition), lets you take text directly from images. And it may soon have its own keyboard shortcut – “Windows Key + Shift + T”. This shortcut would be great for quickly pulling text from screenshots, making it a powerful productivity tool for businesses. Imagine capturing important information, like data from reports or client emails, without having to type it all out. What a time-saver! Currently, to use OCR in the Snipping Tool, you have to take a few different steps. With the shortcut, it would be as easy as quickly hitting a few keys. While the keyboard shortcut is still in testing, it’s clear to see how Microsoft are making everyday tasks simpler with smart AI integration in Windows 11. If you want to see some of the other ways Windows 11 can make things easier in your business, my team can show you. Get in touch. I’ll be keeping an eye out for when this feature officially rolls out. Will you? #Windows11 #SnippingTool #AIPower

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Here’s some more big news from Windows 11: Microsoft is giving Notepad a major productivity boost with a new AI-powered “rewrite” feature. When you use Notepad, you’ll be able to select any text, choose “Rewrite”, and the app will give you three alternative versions to choose from. Need your text to be shorter, or maybe more formal? You can even customise the length and tone. The update could be a great tool for businesses, allowing you to quickly polish up text without spending lots of time on rewrites. Of course, you’ll need to give it a quick check, since AI-generated content isn’t perfect. But it’s still a handy feature. Plus, you won’t have to worry about losing your original text. Notepad saves each version, so you can always go back to the previous text if needed. This feature is still in testing with Windows Insiders, but it has great potential to make writing those daily reports and emails easier. I’m looking forward to this one, are you? #Windows11 #Notepad #AI

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New malware alert! A new type of malicious software called Pronsis Loader has been discovered. What makes this one unique is that it’s able to get around traditional security software by using a lesser-known programming language. The language it uses is called JPHP, which is a version of PHP (a language usually used for websites). It’s rarely seen in malware, so security systems don’t recognise it as easily. Because Pronsis Loader disguises itself as legitimate software, it can be tougher to detect. And if it sneaks into your system, it can download ransomware, spyware, or other harmful software – leaving your business data vulnerable. Malware like this can leave you facing serious consequences, including data breaches and significant financial loss. You should consider using advanced security measures, like behaviour-based detection. This doesn’t just look at the software’s code; it also watches for unusual behaviour, which can help spot malware before it causes damage. Making sure you have access to the latest threat intelligence can also help you to stay one step ahead of these ever-evolving attacks. As cyber criminals become more creative, it's important to keep your defences just as smart. We can help you do that, get in touch. #Malware #CyberSecurity #DataTheft