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Microsoft ends support for Office 2016 and 2019: What this means

If your business uses Microsoft Office, take a moment to check which version you have. Microsoft recently announced that support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 has ended. What does that mean? Your programs won’t disappear, but Microsoft has stopped providing security updates for them. For any business, ignoring this change is dangerous. Why this… Continue reading Microsoft ends support for Office 2016 and 2019: What this means

Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019 support ends: What to do next

Are you still using an older version of Microsoft Office, specifically 2016 or 2019? If so, Microsoft has important news for you. Support for these products officially ended in October 2025. While your applications will still run, they are now vulnerable. Microsoft is no longer fixing bugs or, most importantly, patching security holes. Why this… Continue reading Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019 support ends: What to do next

Still using Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019? Your business is now at risk

Does your business run on Microsoft Office? If you’re still using Office 2016 or Office 2019, you need to know about a major change. As of October 2025, Microsoft has officially stopped supporting these versions. Your Word and Excel files will still open, but the software is no longer being protected. You are now on… Continue reading Still using Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019? Your business is now at risk

8 AI features in modern web browsers you should be using

Think your browser is just for clicking links? Think again. Here are eight AI-powered features built into modern browsers that are making web surfing faster, smarter, and safer than ever before. Content summarization Content summarization tools now built into browsers or available as native features can scan an entire page and distill it down to… Continue reading 8 AI features in modern web browsers you should be using

AI-powered browsers: Useful features you should take advantage of

A web browser used to be little more than a portal to websites. Fast forward to today, and web browsers have evolved into intelligent digital platforms. Thanks to AI (artificial intelligence), they’re now packed with smart tools that assist, protect, and even think alongside you as you browse. Let’s take a closer look at the… Continue reading AI-powered browsers: Useful features you should take advantage of

How AI is supercharging modern web browsers

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just powering self-driving cars and voice assistants anymore. Web browsers are the latest to get smart, with features that once seemed futuristic now built right in. Learn how today’s browsers go far beyond just loading web pages. Content summarization Content summarization tools now built into browsers or available as native features… Continue reading How AI is supercharging modern web browsers

Is your business continuity plan built to fail? Watch for these pitfalls

Unexpected events such as natural disasters, hardware failures, or cyberattacks can quickly upend your operations. While a well-built business continuity plan (BCP) can minimize those risks, that’s only if it’s properly developed and maintained. But too often, businesses forget crucial details that can undercut their crisis response. Below are the top pitfalls businesses face when… Continue reading Is your business continuity plan built to fail? Watch for these pitfalls

The top errors that can sabotage your business continuity strategy

Treating a business continuity plan (BCP) as a mere formality is risky. After all, it’s the blueprint for keeping your operations up and running during a disruption. Yet, even well-documented plans can fail if they rely on faulty assumptions or neglect essential components. Below are the top pitfalls businesses face when crafting their continuity strategies,… Continue reading The top errors that can sabotage your business continuity strategy

Avoid these business continuity mistakes before it’s too late

Unexpected disruptions, such as natural disasters and cyberattacks, can knock your business off course. Thus, it’s critical to develop a strong business continuity plan (BCP), but having one isn’t enough. How you create, maintain, and execute it is just as important. Unfortunately, many businesses make avoidable mistakes during the planning process that leave them vulnerable… Continue reading Avoid these business continuity mistakes before it’s too late

Are you still solely relying on passwords? It’s time for an upgrade

Passwords have historically served as the primary defense for online accounts, but they’re no longer effective on their own. With the rise of evolving threats and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, experts recommend fortifying your logins with additional authentication methods. Why your security strategy must go beyond passwords Cybersecurity experts at the National Institute of Standards and… Continue reading Are you still solely relying on passwords? It’s time for an upgrade