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Using WordPress for your business’s website? Listen up… A major flaw has been discovered in a popular WordPress plugin called Really Simple Security (formerly Really Simple SSL), which could let cyber criminals take full control of your website. Let’s break this down. WordPress is a platform that powers millions of websites. It’s popular with businesses, because it’s easy to use and customizable. Plugins are add-ons that extend your site’s functionality – think adding a contact form or extra security features. Really Simple Security is a plugin that’s designed to protect websites, offering tools like login protection and two-factor authentication (2FA). So, what’s the issue? A vulnerability in this plugin’s 2FA feature allows scammers to get around the authentication process. This could give them admin access to your site. Which could lead to a massive security breach, like your site being taken over or sensitive business data being stolen. Thankfully, the plugin developer has released a fix (version 9.1.2), and WordPress is pushing updates. Many websites still run older versions though, and that leaves them exposed. If you use the Really Simple Security plugin on your website, please make sure you’re running the latest version immediately. While we’re on the subject, when did you last check all your apps and systems? If you need help making sure everything’s up to date, get in touch.Using WordPress for your business’s website? Listen up… A major flaw has been discovered in a popular WordPress plugin called Really Simple Security (formerly Really Simple SSL), which could let cyber criminals take full control of your website. Let’s break this down. WordPress is a platform that powers millions of websites. It’s popular with businesses, because it’s easy to use and customizable. Plugins are add-ons that extend your site’s functionality – think adding a contact form or extra security features. Really Simple Security is a plugin that’s designed to protect websites, offering tools like login protection and two-factor authentication (2FA). So, what’s the issue? A vulnerability in this plugin’s 2FA feature allows scammers to get around the authentication process. This could give them admin access to your site. Which could lead to a massive security breach, like your site being taken over or sensitive business data being stolen. Thankfully, the plugin developer has released a fix (version 9.1.2), and WordPress is pushing updates. Many websites still run older versions though, and that leaves them exposed. If you use the Really Simple Security plugin on your website, please make sure you’re running the latest version immediately. While we’re on the subject, when did you last check all your apps and systems? If you need help making sure everything’s up to date, get in touch. #UpdateTime #WordPress #SecurityAlert

Here's some news about Microsoft Edge that could be really useful for businesses. A new feature is rolling out next month, called Usage Data Sync Capability (I know, Microsoft needs to work on the catchiness of feature names, but stick with me). The Edge update will let you keep your browser data in sync across all your devices. So, your browsing experience will stay consistent whether you’re on your laptop, desktop, or phone. Now you won’t have to try to remember what site you were browsing at home when you get back to the office. The update will also introduce a new category called Feature Usage, which tracks how you use Edge’s features. If you’re using Edge in your business, you’ll be able to gain insights into how your employees interact with browser features. This can help you find ways to streamline your team’s workflow and boost productivity. The update should be coming in January, so it’s one to keep an eye out for. Looking forward to this one? I know I am.Here's some news about Microsoft Edge that could be really useful for businesses. A new feature is rolling out next month, called Usage Data Sync Capability (I know, Microsoft needs to work on the catchiness of feature names, but stick with me). The Edge update will let you keep your browser data in sync across all your devices. So, your browsing experience will stay consistent whether you’re on your laptop, desktop, or phone. Now you won’t have to try to remember what site you were browsing at home when you get back to the office. The update will also introduce a new category called Feature Usage, which tracks how you use Edge’s features. If you’re using Edge in your business, you’ll be able to gain insights into how your employees interact with browser features. This can help you find ways to streamline your team’s workflow and boost productivity. The update should be coming in January, so it’s one to keep an eye out for. Looking forward to this one? I know I am. #Edge #Microsoft #ProductivityBoost

Are you seeing a pop-up saying your version of Windows is outdated? Don’t panic – if you’re using the latest version of Windows 11 in your business, it’s just a glitch. The message has been appearing for some people after downloading the Windows 11 update KB5046633. It claims your system has “reached the service” and says that you need to upgrade to stay up to date. Confused? Not surprising. The message isn’t meant for people using Windows 11. If you and your team are running the latest version, it’s likely that you’re fully updated. Clicking the "Learn more" link on the pop-up takes you to an article about Windows 10 support. So, it looks like the warning was accidentally applied to the wrong update. And while Microsoft haven’t officially commented on the glitch yet, I expect they’ll roll out a fix. If your business is still using Windows 10, it’s a good idea to start planning your upgrade before the end-of-life deadline arrives next October. If you need help with this, get in touch.Are you seeing a pop-up saying your version of Windows is outdated? Don’t panic – if you’re using the latest version of Windows 11 in your business, it’s just a glitch. The message has been appearing for some people after downloading the Windows 11 update KB5046633. It claims your system has “reached the service” and says that you need to upgrade to stay up to date. Confused? Not surprising. The message isn’t meant for people using Windows 11. If you and your team are running the latest version, it’s likely that you’re fully updated. Clicking the "Learn more" link on the pop-up takes you to an article about Windows 10 support. So, it looks like the warning was accidentally applied to the wrong update. And while Microsoft haven’t officially commented on the glitch yet, I expect they’ll roll out a fix. If your business is still using Windows 10, it’s a good idea to start planning your upgrade before the end-of-life deadline arrives next October. If you need help with this, get in touch. #Windows11 #UpdateGlitch #Windows10

What’s your favorite browser? If it’s not already Microsoft Edge, it might be soon. Why? Microsoft are making it even easier to find all the information you need, faster. And who doesn’t love a time-saver? They’ve introduced a new “Summarize” button in Edge, letting you grab quick highlights from the webpage you’re visiting. This could be a great tool for businesses. Researching a topic and scanning lots of articles? You'll save a ton of time by only reading the essentials, helping you decide whether the information is worth a deeper dive. The new “Summarize” button works in a similar way to the Copilot key, which can give you an in-depth summary of Edge pages. This is another example of how Microsoft are focusing on integrating AI tools into their apps, so you can get things done more efficiently. Next time you’re browsing with Edge, check out the Summarize button or Copilot tool. Let me know what you think.What’s your favorite browser? If it’s not already Microsoft Edge, it might be soon. Why? Microsoft are making it even easier to find all the information you need, faster. And who doesn’t love a time-saver? They’ve introduced a new “Summarize” button in Edge, letting you grab quick highlights from the webpage you’re visiting. This could be a great tool for businesses. Researching a topic and scanning lots of articles? You'll save a ton of time by only reading the essentials, helping you decide whether the information is worth a deeper dive. The new “Summarize” button works in a similar way to the Copilot key, which can give you an in-depth summary of Edge pages. This is another example of how Microsoft are focusing on integrating AI tools into their apps, so you can get things done more efficiently. Next time you’re browsing with Edge, check out the Summarize button or Copilot tool. Let me know what you think. #Microsoft #Edge #Summarize

If you and your team use Outlook for mobile, here’s some good news: Now you can attach emails to other emails straight from your phone. Anyone else thinking of the film Inception?! It’s a little mind-bending – but there’s a good reason for it. The new feature will make it easy to share important email threads, without having to waste time switching to your PC or using Outlook for web. Imagine you’re on the go, responding to a client or team member. You might need to reference an earlier email conversation, and this update will let you forward it directly from your iOS or Android device. It’s great for keeping email trails organized. No more forwarding long chains or having to copy and paste bits of text. Just tap, attach, and you’re all set! The feature should be available on Outlook for mobile right now. Have you tried it out yet?If you and your team use Outlook for mobile, here’s some good news: Now you can attach emails to other emails straight from your phone. Anyone else thinking of the film Inception?! It’s a little mind-bending – but there’s a good reason for it. The new feature will make it easy to share important email threads, without having to waste time switching to your PC or using Outlook for web. Imagine you’re on the go, responding to a client or team member. You might need to reference an earlier email conversation, and this update will let you forward it directly from your iOS or Android device. It’s great for keeping email trails organized. No more forwarding long chains or having to copy and paste bits of text. Just tap, attach, and you’re all set! The feature should be available on Outlook for mobile right now. Have you tried it out yet? #Microsoft #Outlook #EmailAttachment

If you use PCs in your business, I’ll take a guess and bet that you’ve heard of the Blue Screen of Death… It was first introduced to Windows in 1993, and now it’s become one of the most feared symbols of computer trouble. When you see the blue screen, you know something has gone seriously wrong. What causes the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)? Most of the time, it happens due to a driver error. This means there’s a problem with the software that should be helping your hardware communicate with Windows. Occasionally, though, the BSOD can be due to a hardware issue. Although pretty much everyone dreads the blue screen appearing, it’s actually a useful safety feature. The blue screen forces your computer to shut down, protecting your system from further damage. But for businesses, seeing the BSOD can be more than just frustrating. Repeated crashes interrupt productivity and can put your data at risk. It could even mean there are deeper issues in your IT setup, which need to be fixed. If your team often encounters the Blue Screen of Death, it might be time to update your software. It might be worth looking at upgrading your PCs, too. You should also get your setup reviewed to make sure everything’s working as it should be. Need help figuring out what’s behind the crashes? Get in touch, we can help.If you use PCs in your business, I’ll take a guess and bet that you’ve heard of the Blue Screen of Death… It was first introduced to Windows in 1993, and now it’s become one of the most feared symbols of computer trouble. When you see the blue screen, you know something has gone seriously wrong. What causes the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)? Most of the time, it happens due to a driver error. This means there’s a problem with the software that should be helping your hardware communicate with Windows. Occasionally, though, the BSOD can be due to a hardware issue. Although pretty much everyone dreads the blue screen appearing, it’s actually a useful safety feature. The blue screen forces your computer to shut down, protecting your system from further damage. But for businesses, seeing the BSOD can be more than just frustrating. Repeated crashes interrupt productivity and can put your data at risk. It could even mean there are deeper issues in your IT setup, which need to be fixed. If your team often encounters the Blue Screen of Death, it might be time to update your software. It might be worth looking at upgrading your PCs, too. You should also get your setup reviewed to make sure everything’s working as it should be. Need help figuring out what’s behind the crashes? Get in touch, we can help. #BSOD #Microsoft #TechTrouble

Today marks the 44th anniversary of Apple’s historic Initial Public Offering (IPO), with the tech giant selling shares of its stock to the public for the first time. Apple sold 4.6 million shares at $22 each, and stock closed at $29. This resulted in Apple being valued at an impressive $1.778 billion, and it made millionaires out of more than 40 employees and investors. The Apple co-founders also saw their own stock values go up, with Steve Jobs's shares reaching $217 million, and Steve Wozniak's shares hitting $116 million. This was the largest IPO since Ford’s in 1956, and it highlighted the huge potential to create wealth and redefine markets through the tech industry. Apple’s IPO was only the beginning. It sparked a tech revolution that inspired innovation across businesses all over the globe. Today, it reminds us how investment in technology can change everything – not just in terms of value, but also in terms of impact. It’s a great lesson for businesses. Where do you think technology will take us next?Today marks the 44th anniversary of Apple’s historic Initial Public Offering (IPO), with the tech giant selling shares of its stock to the public for the first time. Apple sold 4.6 million shares at $22 each, and stock closed at $29. This resulted in Apple being valued at an impressive $1.778 billion, and it made millionaires out of more than 40 employees and investors. The Apple co-founders also saw their own stock values go up, with Steve Jobs's shares reaching $217 million, and Steve Wozniak's shares hitting $116 million. This was the largest IPO since Ford’s in 1956, and it highlighted the huge potential to create wealth and redefine markets through the tech industry. Apple’s IPO was only the beginning. It sparked a tech revolution that inspired innovation across businesses all over the globe. Today, it reminds us how investment in technology can change everything – not just in terms of value, but also in terms of impact. It’s a great lesson for businesses. Where do you think technology will take us next? #Apple #TechHistory #IPO

Do you know what your team thinks of your CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software? According to a recent survey, employees are feeling stuck with outdated CRM systems that are failing to get the job done. The report showed that more than half (62%) of employees want a new CRM system, but they’re also concerned about the cost, disruption, and complexity involved in upgrading. And while a CRM is an important tool for sales and marketing, only around 31% of leaders say they’re satisfied with their current platform. For businesses, these results are worth paying attention to. If your CRM system is clunky, it can be a drain on productivity and negatively impact your business. While switching CRMs might seem overwhelming, there are real benefits to upgrading. A high-quality CRM helps you achieve much better lead generation, as well as better management of your sales pipeline. Does your CRM feel outdated? If so, it might be time to explore new systems that are easy to use, cost-effective, and focused on strong customer support. If you’d like to explore your options, we can help. Get in touch.Do you know what your team thinks of your CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software? According to a recent survey, employees are feeling stuck with outdated CRM systems that are failing to get the job done. The report showed that more than half (62%) of employees want a new CRM system, but they’re also concerned about the cost, disruption, and complexity involved in upgrading. And while a CRM is an important tool for sales and marketing, only around 31% of leaders say they’re satisfied with their current platform. For businesses, these results are worth paying attention to. If your CRM system is clunky, it can be a drain on productivity and negatively impact your business. While switching CRMs might seem overwhelming, there are real benefits to upgrading. A high-quality CRM helps you achieve much better lead generation, as well as better management of your sales pipeline. Does your CRM feel outdated? If so, it might be time to explore new systems that are easy to use, cost-effective, and focused on strong customer support. If you’d like to explore your options, we can help. Get in touch. #CRM #BusinessProductivity #BetterSystems

Here’s an important warning about something that could affect your business: A security flaw has been found in Microsoft Bookings. The popular tool is used for scheduling appointments – but the flaw could allow scammers to create unauthorized accounts and get hold of false certificates. Why should you be worried? If scammers create fake accounts pretending to be senior people in your business, they could trick your employees into sharing sensitive information. This could give them access to your business systems and even let them reset passwords, locking you out of all your accounts. If your business uses Microsoft 365, it’s doubly important to be aware of this issue. The security flaw comes from a feature in Microsoft Bookings called "Shared Booking Pages”, which is usually turned on by default under the Microsoft 365 licence. When someone creates a shared booking page, it creates a new account without going through the usual security checks. This is how scammers can slip through the cracks. This security alert is a reminder of how important it is to keep an eye on the tools we use every day. Check if you’re using Microsoft Bookings in your business and consider disabling it if you don't need it. It’s also a good idea to keep your systems updated and have an IT expert (like us) review your security settings. It can go a long way towards protecting your business. If this sounds a bit overwhelming, don’t worry. My team can help, get in touch.Here’s an important warning about something that could affect your business: A security flaw has been found in Microsoft Bookings. The popular tool is used for scheduling appointments – but the flaw could allow scammers to create unauthorized accounts and get hold of false certificates. Why should you be worried? If scammers create fake accounts pretending to be senior people in your business, they could trick your employees into sharing sensitive information. This could give them access to your business systems and even let them reset passwords, locking you out of all your accounts. If your business uses Microsoft 365, it’s doubly important to be aware of this issue. The security flaw comes from a feature in Microsoft Bookings called "Shared Booking Pages”, which is usually turned on by default under the Microsoft 365 licence. When someone creates a shared booking page, it creates a new account without going through the usual security checks. This is how scammers can slip through the cracks. This security alert is a reminder of how important it is to keep an eye on the tools we use every day. Check if you’re using Microsoft Bookings in your business and consider disabling it if you don't need it. It’s also a good idea to keep your systems updated and have an IT expert (like us) review your security settings. It can go a long way towards protecting your business. If this sounds a bit overwhelming, don’t worry. My team can help, get in touch. #Microsoft #Bookings #CyberSecurity

Here’s some good news for businesses: Microsoft have lifted two major upgrade blocks in Windows 11 24H2. This means that more PCs can now run the latest version of Windows. Previously, some people were unable to upgrade due to issues with the fingerprint sensors on their devices. These sensors stopped responding once the device was locked, causing issues logging in. The Voicemeeter audio mixer was another barrier. People were experiencing the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death” when using Voicemeeter after downloading the latest version of Windows 11. Both of these issues have now been fixed, allowing the 24H2 update to run smoothly. Upgrading brings lots of benefits to businesses. From new productivity features to improved security, making the switch will help to improve your daily workflow. Now’s a great time to check if your devices are compatible with the update. Can my team help you with this? Get in touch.Here’s some good news for businesses: Microsoft have lifted two major upgrade blocks in Windows 11 24H2. This means that more PCs can now run the latest version of Windows. Previously, some people were unable to upgrade due to issues with the fingerprint sensors on their devices. These sensors stopped responding once the device was locked, causing issues logging in. The Voicemeeter audio mixer was another barrier. People were experiencing the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death” when using Voicemeeter after downloading the latest version of Windows 11. Both of these issues have now been fixed, allowing the 24H2 update to run smoothly. Upgrading brings lots of benefits to businesses. From new productivity features to improved security, making the switch will help to improve your daily workflow. Now’s a great time to check if your devices are compatible with the update. Can my team help you with this? Get in touch. #Windows11 #UpgradeBlock #TimeToUpgrade