Fake websites are a big problem. They look like the real thing, but they exist only to steal your login details. Now Windows 11 will warn you if you’re logging into one

#windows11 #microsoft #PhishingScam

https://www.onmsft.com/news/windows-11-users-will-now-be-able-to-protect-passwords-better-with-enha…

They say comedy is all about the timing. Japanese researchers are teaching companion robots to laugh at the right time in the right way. Cool or creepy? 

#RobotCompanions #TooReal #AIConversation

https://www.cnet.com/science/to-bond-with-humans-robots-are-learning-to-laugh-at-the-right-time/

When it comes to search engines, we all have a favorite. So, here’s how to disable Bing Search in Windows 11

#Microsoft #Windows11 #BingSearch

https://www.onmsft.com/how-to/how-to-disable-bing-search-on-windows-11

Updated your iPhone to iOS 16? You might have noticed a lot of annoying copy-paste notifications. It’s not part of the update and a fix is coming soon

#Apple #iOS16 #CopyPaste

https://www.tomsguide.com/news/apple-admits-ios-16-has-copy-paste-bug-and-a-fix-is-coming

Slack is adding video calling, just like rival Teams does. Do you use Slack in your business? Do you like everything in one package, or prefer specific software for specific tasks?

#VideoCalling #SlackVsTeamsVsZoom

https://www.techradar.com/news/watch-out-zoom-slack-is-here-to-eat-your-lunch

If you tap the ‘dislike’ or ‘not interested’ buttons on YouTube you’re probably wasting your energy. More than half the time you’ll still be recommended similar content

#YouTube #dislike #RecommendedContent

https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/20/23356434/youtube-dislike-not-interested-buttons-bad-…

Password manager LastPass says no customer data was stolen despite criminals having internal access for 4 days. We still say password managers are safer than weak passwords

#LastPass #CyberAttacks #DataBreach

https://www.engadget.com/lastpass-hacked-no-user-data-was-compromised-064640557.html

Do you use the extended spellchecker in your Chrome or Edge browser? It might be leaking your business’s login credentials…

#Chrome #Edge #CredentialsLeak

https://www.techradar.com/news/your-browser-spellchecker-could-be-leaking-your-passwords

Do you use Waze as your GPS? This’ll be fun for tomorrow morning… it has a new voice called Biz Jargon featuring the crazy things people say in the office

#BizJargon #OfficeCatchphrases

https://blog.google/waze/brush-up-on-your-office-lingo-with-biz-jargon-voice-navigation/ 

Excited for the iPhone 14? Here are some of the ‘new’ features Android did first

#iPhone14 #Android #Apple

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/all-the-new-iphone-14-features-that-already-exist-on-android/

Microsoft’s changing the way Office apps like Excel update. For the first time ever, they’ll update even if left open. Is this a gamechanger for your business?

#Microsoft #OfficeApps #updates

https://www.neowin.net/news/update-under-lock-microsoft-is-improving-the-office-app-update-experience/

We may soon see an Apple hardware subscription service for iPhones and other products. Would your business use this?

#Apple #SubscriptionService #LoanAniPhone

https://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-subscription-service-could-reportedly-launch-this-year

Do you miss how Outlook used to look? This new update lets you customize it with some retro icons

#Microsoft #Outlook #RetroLook

https://www.techradar.com/news/this-microsoft-outlook-update-will-bring-back-some-much-loved-retro-visuals

If you’re looking forward to the release of Android 13, be aware – Google’s changed the minimum phone spec requirements. Is your phone ready? 

#Android13 #Google #PhoneSpec

https://www.techspot.com/news/95940-google-increases-minimum-requirements-android-13.html

Many businesses keep ransomware attacks quiet. But it’s making the problem worse. Sharing the details could help prevent future attacks. Would you speak up? 

#ransomware #CyberAttacks #HonestyIsTheBestPolicy

https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-ransomware-problem-wont-get-better-until-we-change-one-th…

Would you like a tiny insight into our world? This made us smile

#ITsupport #WelcomeToOurWorld

https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/news/157206-hilarious-tech-support-requests-and-user-errors-you-won-t-believe

Have you heard of the photo sharing social media app BeReal? More people are using it… maybe your business will need to start using it soon? 

#BeReal #PhotoSharing #AnotherSocialNetwork

https://www.howtogeek.com/829769/what-is-bereal-and-why-is-everyone-copying-it/ 

Have you seen the photo of the universe taken by the James Webb Telescope? Apparently, it’s being used to spread malware. And anti-virus software can’t detect the malicious code 

#JamesWebbTelescope #malware #CyberSecurity

https://www.engadget.com/webb-telescope-image-malware-campaign-023410082.h…

Do your apps and files ever end up somewhere obscure in Windows 10 or 11? Here’s how to change where they’re saved

#Microsoft #Windows #HowTo

https://www.onmsft.com/how-to/change-where-new-apps-and-files-are-saved

Does your business use MacBooks? Over the past 6 months, proactive macOS malware protection has improved more than in the previous 7 years

#Mac #macOS #MalwareProtection

https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-just-gave-its-security-software-a-major-boost-without-you-knowing 

When you transfer a Teams call, do you find the silence awkward? Soon you can play hold music instead. What would be your song choice? 

#Microsoft #Teams #PleaseHold

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-is-launching-something-primed-to-get-on-your-nerves-or-maybe-not