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

There are so many data breaches in the news right now. Here’s some good advice on password best practices for your business

#PasswordBreach #CyberSecurity #HowTo

https://www.zdnet.com/article/caught-up-in-another-password-breach-follow-these-3-rules-to-protect-yourself-online/

Battery saving? Focus Assist? Background scrolling? Are you using all the best features in Windows 11? If you’re not, you’re missing out

#Windows11 #Microsoft #BestFeatures

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-should-be-using-these-windows-11-features/

188 million people use Spotify. Here are some simple audio setting changes to make it a better listen. Does your business use it… or do you prefer the sound of silence?

#Spotify #AudioSettings #MusicStreaming

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/3-spotify-audio-settings-that-all-188-million-s…

Did you know you can back up your business’s emails in Outlook? Here’s how (better still, get us to setup a proper email backup system for you)

#outlook #DataProtection #BackUp

https://www.onmsft.com/how-to/backup-emails-on-outlook

There’s a big behind the scenes update for Teams next year. It’ll optimize streaming and reduce bandwidth consumption, without you having to do anything

#Microsoft #Teams #BiggerAndBetter

https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-teams-is-getting-an-under-the-hood-upgrade-to-boost-performance

95% of people who use Apple’s iCloud are ready to use Passkeys, the new replacement for passwords. It’s launching with iOS 16 in the weeks ahead

#passkeys #apple #MFA

https://www.techradar.com/news/apples-quest-to-kill-off-the-password-is-heading-in-the-right-direction

Can you believe Windows 11 is almost a year old?! Later this month we’ll get a big update with some cool new toys

#Windows11 #Microsoft #NewToys

https://www.tomsguide.com/news/3-of-the-coolest-new-features-coming-in-big-windows-11-2022-update

130 big companies have been hit by a massive phishing campaign. Don’t believe that smaller businesses are safe… cyber criminals target all businesses, all the time 

#CyberSecurity #PhishingAttack #DataTheft

https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/26/23323036/phishing-scam-campaign-twilio-hack-companies

Want more privacy online? Here are some browser settings you can change

#BrowserSettings #OnlinePrivacy #HowTo

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/change-these-browser-settings-right-now-to-boost-your-privacy/

Love business podcasts? They can be a great learning tool. Now YouTube’s making it easier to find what you’re looking for with a dedicated podcast section

#YouTube #podcasts #NewFeature

https://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/youtube-is-finally-getting-serious-about-podcasts/

For older Mac owners:

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3672111/apple-pushes-out-emergency-updates-to-address-zero-day-exploits.html

When you hire and fire, you take it very seriously, right? This rumor says Meta cut 60 contractors picked by an algorithm. We’re not sure whether we believe this… do you? 

#meta #HiringAndFiring #algorithm

https://www.engadget.com/facebook-contractors-cut-accenture-via-algorithm-194128471.html

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Have you noticed more ads in your Outlook inbox? Microsoft’s been slowly increasing the number of ads it shows – even with Focused Inbox

#microsoft #outlook #MoreAds

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/microsoft-outlook-app-more-ads-android-ios/