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The “digital intern” you’ve been waiting for: Automating admin work with Windows Copilot

Every solopreneur and small-business owner knows the struggle of wearing too many hats. One minute, you are the CEO, and 10 minutes later, you’re the administrative assistant trying to fix a sideways scan. Microsoft’s latest feature, Copilot Actions, might be the extra pair of hands you’ve been waiting for. What is Copilot Actions, and how… Continue reading The “digital intern” you’ve been waiting for: Automating admin work with Windows Copilot

Meet your newest employee: Windows Copilot can now do the boring stuff for you

You didn’t start a business to spend your evenings renaming files or copy-pasting numbers from PDF invoices. Yet, for many small-business owners, these repetitive administrative tasks eat up valuable hours that could go toward strategy or client relationships. Fortunately, Microsoft’s Copilot Actions is a new feature designed to handle these mundane chores for you. What… Continue reading Meet your newest employee: Windows Copilot can now do the boring stuff for you

Save hours every week: How the new Windows Copilot agent handles repetitive tasks

For small-business owners, time is the one resource that’s always in short supply. Many often find themselves bogged down by “low-value” tasks — formatting documents, sorting messy downloads, or drafting routine follow-ups — that distract from the actual work of running a company. Enter Copilot Actions, a new feature from Microsoft that aims to give… Continue reading Save hours every week: How the new Windows Copilot agent handles repetitive tasks

Boosting Windows security with 10 simple tips

You don’t need advanced technical skills to improve security on your Windows PC. This guide breaks it down into a few simple steps, using plain language and practical tips to help you strengthen your defenses, keep cybercriminals at bay, and protect your information. Use stronger passwords Passwords are often the first and easiest target for… Continue reading Boosting Windows security with 10 simple tips

Keep hackers out: 10 simple ways to secure your Windows PC

Even without being an IT expert, you can improve the security of your Windows PC. From creating stronger passwords to keeping your software up to date, this guide walks you through 10 simple and stress-free ways to boost your Windows security. Use stronger passwords Passwords are often the first and easiest target for cybercriminals. If… Continue reading Keep hackers out: 10 simple ways to secure your Windows PC

How to strengthen Windows security in 10 steps

Security should be a top priority on Windows PCs, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. This article outlines 10 practical ways to protect your devices from common threats, ensuring robust protection across the board. Use stronger passwords Passwords are often the first and easiest target for cybercriminals. If yours are short, simple, or reused… Continue reading How to strengthen Windows security in 10 steps

How Microsoft is reinventing Windows to survive the next tech crisis

The global CrowdStrike outage in July 2024 served as a stark reminder of the fragility of our digital infrastructure. In response, Microsoft is undertaking a fundamental reinvention of its operating system with the Windows Resiliency Initiative. It’s a strategic overhaul designed to make sure Windows can withstand crises of similar scale and impact in the… Continue reading How Microsoft is reinventing Windows to survive the next tech crisis

Microsoft’s vision for a more resilient Windows experience

When a faulty update from security firm CrowdStrike caused millions of Windows PCs to crash in 2024, Microsoft sought to answer why so many systems were so fragile. The result: a smarter, more resilient Windows designed to stay online, recover faster, and avoid another mass outage. Let’s break down how Microsoft is quietly transforming Windows… Continue reading Microsoft’s vision for a more resilient Windows experience

Essential updates to bolster Windows resilience

In the wake of the 2024 CrowdStrike incident, which rendered countless Windows PCs unusable, Microsoft is rethinking how Windows handles critical system-level disruptions. The Windows Resiliency Initiative moves away from reactive bug fixes toward a proactive, strategic overhaul to reinforce the operating system’s ability to survive technological emergencies. Installing updates without disrupting work We’ve all… Continue reading Essential updates to bolster Windows resilience

10 Common Windows mistakes and how to fix them for good

Using Windows might feel intuitive and routine, but over time, many users unknowingly develop bad habits that can negatively impact their experience. From skipping updates to ignoring backups, we’ll show you the top 10 things to stop doing and the smarter habits to adopt instead. 1. Putting off Windows updates Installing updates might seem like… Continue reading 10 Common Windows mistakes and how to fix them for good