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Got an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook? Please update it now. Apple put out an emergency update last week to fix severe flaws tomsguide.com/news/apple-eme…

This one bugs me. Microsoft has been testing putting ads within your Windows folders. MS says it’s just an experiment. Right. theverge.com/2022/3/15/2297…

Oof. Apple and Facebook (Meta) gave hackers user data to hackers. Hackers did so by masquerading as legal authorities. ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-met…

Does anyone in your business use the Firefox browser? It’s time to update after two critical vulnerabilities were discovered this month techradar.com/news/firefox-u…

If you use an Alexa in the office or at home, switch off these features cnet.com/home/smart-hom…

Are you using tab grouping on Chrome yet? It’s a gamechanger for you and your team. It has been for me, though a bit getting used to. cnet.com/tech/services-…

Poorly functioning laptops were a big frustration for almost half of home workers at the height of the pandemic. Has your business worked out these issues yet? techradar.com/news/many-work…

Chrome’s improving the password manager built into the browser. We still think you should use a dedicated password manager for your business techradar.com/news/chrome-is…

If you’re selling your business’s old laptops, the reset option in Windows might not be enough to erase all your data. Of course, we can help make sure they’re safe to sell betanews.com/2022/02/22/mic…

Windows 11 is nice. But it’s missing helpful tools from Windows 10 (one of a few big reasons we aren't pushing it). Microsoft is listening, and some favorite features are returning. It's a good start. techradar.com/news/windows-1…

Ever wonder where the money paid in ransomware attacks actually goes? Apparently, 74% of it ends up with Russian-linked hackers bbc.com/news/technolog…

Are you running Windows 11 on an old, unsupported PC? Be prepared for a telling-off from Microsoft (and call us if we can help) tomsguide.com/news/windows-1…

Chrome is changing its logo for the first time in 8 years… would you notice if we hadn’t said anything? theverge.com/2022/2/5/22919…

A bug on Macs meant Zoom might have been using your microphone even if you weren’t on a call. It’s been fixed now – please update your Zoom software engadget.com/zoom-fix-mac-b…

AT&T has shut down its old 3G network. And it’s CARS that are being affected. GPS, Voice/Crash Assistance, etc) usatoday.com/story/money/ca…

Does your WordPress website use the UpdraftPlus backup plugin? It had a severe vulnerability last week. Check you’re using the latest version techspot.com/news/93492-mil…

Ransomware is where your data is stolen and encrypted. You can’t access it. And more often, cyber criminals are threatening to leak your data unless you pay up. venturebeat.com/2022/02/15/sur…

Do you allow your browser to save your passwords? You shouldn’t, that’s not secure enough. Here’s what to do instead. tomsguide.com/uk/news/dont-l…

Are cybercriminals going retro? They’re shipping USB drives pre-loaded with malware. It goes without saying, but don’t use a USB if you don’t know where it’s been! zdnet.com/article/fbi-cy…

Data breaches are happening all the time. Ever wondered if your details are floating around on the dark web? Here’s how you can check cnet.com/tech/services-…