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Microsoft Entra will require users to have explicitly registered authentication methods for self-service password reset (SSPR) starting September 7, 2026. This change means that only methods users have directly registered themselves will be available for password resets. Internal IT teams need to confirm that all staff have completed registration to prevent lockouts when enforcement begins.

Cybercriminals are using new tricks to target Microsoft 365 users, posing as internal IT staff and calling employees to walk them through a fake passkey enrollment process. This vishing (voice-phishing) campaign is designed to trick staff into giving attackers access to business accounts, leading to data theft and extortion. Here’s what you need to know and the practical steps you can take to protect your organization.

With the rise of advanced technology, AI-generated videos are appearing more frequently on YouTube. These videos can range from entertainment to educational content, and sometimes it can be challenging to tell if what you're watching was created by a person or by software. Understanding how to recognize AI-generated content helps your organization make informed decisions about what to share, trust, or reference.

Keyboard shortcuts are simple combinations of keys that can help you perform tasks quickly without reaching for your mouse. Learning a few of these can make your daily work easier, whether you're writing emails, editing documents, or managing files.

Managing a business means tracking hundreds of different online accounts. Cybersecurity best practices expect unique, complex passwords for every single one. That is a massive ask.

Recently, data from NordPass showed that the average number of passwords a person manages actually dropped, falling from 170 down to 120. On the business side, that number shrank from 87 work-related passwords down to about 67.

How many passwords does anyone—you, your team, your family, your competitors—have to keep track of nowadays? According to research by password-management software NordPass, that number has actually decreased for the first time in years… their figures of 170 on average, 87 of which were business-related in 2024, shrank to 120 on average, 67 of which were work-related, earlier this year.

Granted, these figures were collected between April 4th and the 15th and included only 1509 users, so the statistical significance is questionable. Despite that, we can’t disagree with NordPass’ conclusion: more people are using password alternatives.

Nowadays, it’s common for business tools to incorporate AI into their already helpful features. Google Docs is a prime example. As of the time of this writing, Google has recently added a “Help me create” function that can help you get a start on your next project.

Let’s take a look at how it works and how you could potentially utilize it to your advantage. 

Misplacing a file can be annoying and stressful, especially if that file is important. On complex networks, it could potentially be in multiple different locations, perhaps on a local network device or somewhere in the cloud. In moments of dire need, knowing how to locate such important files makes you a standout (and standup) employee, so let’s explore ways to find “lost” files, even if they’ve seemingly disappeared into the ether.

Multitasking is a common thing for today’s workers, and so is having multiple tabs open in your web browser. You might even have multiple different apps running simultaneously, which can make you feel like you have to constantly close one window to open another. Well, no more. You can use Smart Windows (also known as Snap Windows) to place two or more side-by-side and enhance your productivity.

It’s easy to let issues with your technology cause productivity to crash and burn, especially when you’re in the thick of a major project or a complex task. Frustration is all too common in the office, especially where technology is concerned, but it doesn’t have to ruin your day or kill your productivity. Today, we want to discuss how maintaining your composure is the best way to address these issues.

There are a lot of file types that are put to use in the modern workplace, all with their own importance. Let’s review what the different file extensions—the little series of letters after the file name—mean, and how they influence how you can use a given file.

We all know companies collect a lot of data. After all, your business is no exception to this rule, and you likely collect significant consumer data to facilitate operations. But if you get the itch to protect your personal privacy (and you should), there are ways to limit how much advertisers, criminals, and other companies can gain access to. Here are just a couple of ways.

Antivirus is a staple security solution for businesses and everyday PC users, but have you ever considered how it works? By thinking through some of the details, you might gain a greater understanding of how antivirus works, what it does, and why you need to keep it updated. Today, we’re going to discuss just that, starting from square one.

Google Lens lets you do some cool things with your mobile device, even if it sometimes feels a bit niche. Google Chrome also has functionality that allows you to use Google Lens to search for anything visible in the browser. For example, it can detect images and text, or still images captured from video, to return results.

Today, we want to highlight how you can use this neat functionality!