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  Microsoft recently announced the release of Windows 11, the latest version of its desktop operating system. This was a surprise as Windows 10 was thought to be the last new version of the Microsoft Windows OS as a standalone piece of software.    Windows 11, released on October 2021, comes with a new, clean, modern, and beautiful feel for enhanced productivity. It also features: A new design with a centered Start menu and Taskbar A new personalized feed powered by AI Snap Groups and Snap Layouts that make it an easier transition from monitor to laptop Better virtual desktop support that lets...

So you’ve purchased your new copy of Windows 11 or have had it for a while but have ignored all the update notifications. You may be missing out on some new features or important security updates. As a means of keeping your device running smoothly, Microsoft releases regular minor or major updates to your Windows 11 operating system and staying up-to-date is less challenging than you may have imagined. The latest of these is the newest Windows 22H2 Update. How to Update The first step to take is to check for any available updates. To do so: Select Start >...

Microsoft 365 defender is an enterprise defense suite designed for threat protection and detection across endpoints, email and applications to provide unified protection against sophisticated attacks. There are four primary products in the suite to choose from. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Whether you’re using applications like Word and Excel or communication tools like SharePoint and Teams, protection across all applications and services should be a top priority. With 365 Defender for Office 365, your organization will be well protected against malicious threats and attacks to your email messages, links (URLs) and your collaboration tools. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft...

It’s almost been a year since the anticipated release of Windows 11 and adoption has been fairly steady. Here are a few key features that you may not know about yet. Re-Imagined User Interface Perhaps one of the most standout features of Windows 11 is their sleek, new user interface. A more consistent design pattern throughout their platform, this minimal UI may be up to take on a piece of the macOS market. They’ve introduced rounded corners and even brought back transparency to some of their elements giving us a nostalgic hat tip to Windows Vista. Improved Desktop Management The...

Web surfing is something that has become part of our daily routine, and as such, we’ve picked up a few tricks here and there to facilitate our browser experience while keeping your information secure. Here are a few tips you may not already know to make you a power browser! Reopen a Closed Browser Tab This happens all the time. You’re visiting a page, you’ve got a few tabs already open, but you end up closing the wrong one. Worry not, you can easily reopen your last closed tab by hitting the following keys: Ctrl+Shift+T PC Command+Shift+T Mac Open a...