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Copilot Update – How the AI is getting more useful

Copilot Update – How the AI is getting more useful

Copilot keeps getting better and better. We’re going to keep you updated on developments as we become aware of them. Firstly, make sure you have the Copilot app on your phone. You can download it here. It will create imagery, write content and even work with photos...

Lessons from the Change Healthcare attack. Why MFA Matters

Lessons from the Change Healthcare attack. Why MFA Matters

By now, regular readers know how important MFA is. Unbelievably, there are still some people who think this is for someone else, and they don't need it themselves.   Unfortunately, we are seeing some of these people fall victim to the very scams we've been writing...

Two Windows 11 changes coming this month (June 2024)

Two Windows 11 changes coming this month (June 2024)

"Please wait" and "update installing" are completely frustrating.  You have things to do, and you have to wait for Windows to update. Be warned, there is another update coming this month, although you can preview it sooner if you want.So, what can you expect? Our...

What happened when we got told we’d been hacked?

What happened when we got told we’d been hacked?

“We’ve been hacked”. When you hear that the world stops. What does this mean? How bad is it? How can we manage that?  That was the news earlier this week. It was quite confronting! Suddenly your careful plans for the day are thrown aside as your priorities have...

Are you getting results from Copilot?

Are you getting results from Copilot?

By now, most people will have seen Copilot in their browser, and for those that are subscribing, Copilot is now an icon in your Office documents. The benefit is that it helps you write material, like this article, quickly and to a high standard. I asked Copilot for an...

Can VPNs be defeated?

Can VPNs be defeated?

We’re reading about a flaw called ‘TunnelVision’ that could give hackers access to overcome virtually any VPN security solutions. It works by manipulating routing in DHCP, which is the mechanism networks use to hand out IP addresses to devices.  DHCP has been around...

What are the next steps for your AI Journey? (How to be Copilot ready)

What are the next steps for your AI Journey? (How to be Copilot ready)

Are you ready for Microsoft Copilot? How do your build your practical AI roadmap? How will you ensure your people embrace the opportunity, that your data is ready, that the skills to use AI are in place and you have the right AI governance in place. How will you...

Will some of your emails stop?

Will some of your emails stop?

Microsoft Exchange Online to retire Basic authentication We are going to face a big change coming in September 2025, Microsoft is going to be disabling SMTP Basic Authentication. This continues work they commenced a couple years ago to disable other protocols such as...

Webinar Replay: Embrace Generative AI today. Copilot for Microsoft 365

Webinar Replay: Embrace Generative AI today. Copilot for Microsoft 365

Free Webinar Replay : Embrace Generative AI today with Copilot for Microsoft 365 services from Kinetics Group AI for Microsoft 365 is here and available now.Learn how you can use Copilot to save hours every day. Transform your daily workflow with Copilot for Microsoft...

How to create passwords that hackers hate

How to create passwords that hackers hate

A guide to making your online accounts more secure and less boring Have you ever used your birthday, your pet's name, or the word "password" as your password? If so, you're not alone. According to a study by NordPass, these are some of the most common and worst...