Phishing and Social Engineering: Don’t Fall for the Tricks
Cybercriminals have gotten smarter. Instead of just attacking your computer systems, they’re targeting the people in your business—using tactics like phishing and social engineering to trick your employees into handing over sensitive information. And the number of these attacks is expected to rise in 2025.
Windows End of Life and Endpoint Security: Why Upgrading is Critical
As a business owner, you might not spend much time thinking about what version of Windows your computers are running. But here’s the thing: if you're still using older versions of Windows, it could soon put your business at risk. In 2025, several versions of Windows will reach “End of Life,” meaning they’ll stop receiving security updates. This could leave your systems vulnerable to attacks.
How AI Can Transform Your Small Business in 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just for tech giants anymore. In fact, it’s quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to stay competitive. By 2025, AI will be essential for streamlining operations, improving customer service, and helping businesses like yours make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Cybersecurity Insurance: Is Your Business Covered?
Running a business comes with risks and cyberattacks are becoming one of the biggest threats. That’s why many companies are turning to cybersecurity insurance—a type of insurance designed to protect you from the financial fallout of a cyberattack. But is it right for your business in 2025?
Regulatory Compliance and Data Privacy: Staying on the Right Side of the Law
As a business owner, you’re already juggling a lot—customers, employees, finances—but there’s something else you need to keep an eye on: data privacy regulations. These are the rules that govern how businesses collect, store, and use customer data. And if you don’t follow them, you could face hefty fines.
Cybersecurity for Remote and Hybrid Workforces: Securing Your Business from Anywhere
The way we work has changed. In 2025, many businesses will continue to operate with remote or hybrid work models, where employees split time between the office and working from home. While this flexibility is great for business, it also creates new cybersecurity risks.
Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Why Your Vendors Could Put You at Risk
Your business likely depends on other companies to supply goods, services, or technology. But did you know that a cyberattack on one of your vendors could impact your business, too? In 2025, supply chain cybersecurity will be a hot topic as more businesses become aware of this hidden risk.
AI-Powered Cybersecurity Threats: Why Hackers are Getting Smarter
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping businesses in amazing ways—from automating tasks to improving customer service. But what happens when cybercriminals use AI to their advantage? In 2025, we’re going to see a rise in AI-powered attacks, making it harder for businesses to stay safe.
Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop - What is the Difference?
Over the past couple of years, working from home has become incredibly important. In the past, everyone worked in the office, so that's where all the data lived. But now, with the big push for remote work and downsizing office space, how do we give people access to the data they need?
A Free Tool For More Polished Communication
Whether you’re drafting emails, writing reports, or creating presentations, spelling mistakes and typos can easily be missed. This means you run the risk of looking unprofessional, especially when communicating with clients or business partners. Here’s the good news: Windows 11 comes with built-in spell check and autocorrect tools that can put an end to embarrassing spelling mistakes.
Short Message Service (SMS) Explained
In our fast-paced, digitally driven world, communication technologies play a crucial role in connecting people and businesses. One of the most enduring and widely used communication methods is SMS, or Short Message Service. But what exactly is SMS, and why has it remained relevant in the age of smartphones and instant messaging apps?
Don’t Sleep On This Simple, Effective Security Booster
Microsoft recently announced that all Azure sign-ins will soon require multi-factor authentication (MFA) to boost security. Even if you don’t use Azure, a cloud computing platform, this is something you should pay attention to. Because MFA is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your digital assets.
Essential Settings to Maximize Your Microsoft 365 Experience
Microsoft 365 is a powerful suite of tools. It helps to enhance productivity and collaboration. This is especially true for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). But to get the most out of Microsoft 365, it’s important to optimize its settings. Otherwise, you may only be using a fraction of the power you have.
Microsoft Takes the Pain Out of Updates
If you’re like most people, you probably find system updates a hassle. They take ages and those big downloads eat up precious bandwidth and storage.Good news then: Microsoft is about to make your life a whole lot easier with the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update.
Four Different Types of Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
You’ve heard it a million times. “Turn on MFA, MFA saves the day, multifactor authentication is the best, etc.” We all know as cyber threats become more sophisticated, relying solely on passwords is no longer sufficient. This is where Multifactor Authentication (MFA) comes into play, adding layers of security to protect our digital identities.
How to Cheat (the Blue Screen of) Death
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of seeing the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on your computer, you know just how frustrating it can be. It’s that moment when your screen turns an ominous shade of blue, and you’re left wondering what went wrong and how much work you’ve just lost.
Key Features of Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Data exchange is a crucial aspect of communication between systems, applications, and organizations. One of the most fundamental technologies enabling this exchange is Extensible Markup Language, commonly known as XML. But what exactly is XML, and why is it so important?
How Does Simplex-IT’s Windows Patching Work?
If you've been an IT client of ours for a while, you've probably asked yourself, "how does our windows patching work? There have been some questions about Windows Patching, especially about that little popup that shows up on your screen. Here’s the deal.
Lost For Words? Draft With Copilot Can Help
There’s an exciting new feature coming to Microsoft’s Edge browser that’s going to make your life – and your employees’ lives – a whole lot easier. ‘Draft with Copilot’ is an AI-powered tool that can instantly write text on any topic you need.
PING, WHOOSH, or BEEP? Now You Can Decide with Teams
If you’ve ever found yourself wincing at the sound of a Microsoft Teams notification breaking your concentration, you’re not alone. Here’s some news that might be music to your ears then: Microsoft has just rolled out an update that promises to make these interruptions much more manageable.