Business
How much should you pay to decrypt ransomware? Pros and cons
Great coaches often recommend focusing your energy on activities that move the business forward. Only do what only you can do. If you want to grow a thriving company, you’ve got to put in the time where it matters most – on getting your business in front of the right people. We’ve all fallen prey … Read more
Google and Yahoo tell business email customers to get their SPF together
Starting this month, a significant shift is on the horizon for companies reliant on mass emailing via Google or Yahoo. Businesses must adopt Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), for any volume exceeding 5,000 emails. This move, spearheaded by Google and Yahoo, is prodding all companies who use branded email to clean up their … Read more
Windows 11 Moment 5 is here: Here’s what you need to know
Introduction Microsoft is poised to launch its latest Windows 11 update, aptly named “Moment 5” or the “February 24 Moment.” This eagerly awaited update is expected to bring a slew of significant enhancements sure to tickle your tech fancy. Notably, Microsoft is transitioning to annual updates for Windows 11, signaling the end of the frequent … Read more
Planning to stay on Windows 10? Microsoft wants you to open your wallet.
Change is the only constant in the realm of technology. Microsoft knows this, and we know they know this, which is why they take full advantage of it and force an upgrade every few years. Like clockwork, come October 14, 2025, the curtain will fall on free support and security updates for Windows 10. To … Read more
CoPilot for Microsoft 365 lands in Canada – with a thud
Good news – CoPilot for Microsoft 365 is finally available for Canadian customers, hooray! The caveat? It costs $488 per user, per year. Ouch. That’ll leave a mark. How is Microsoft attempting to justify this latest encroachment on the Small Business owner’s wallet? It’s possible they are betting on Enterprise clients to fill the gap. … Read more
“Zoomers” are feeling stressed, but this time it’s not menu anxiety that’s to blame
Heard the one about Zoomers short circuiting over a menu? Well, that’s not what this is about. I’m not talking about “Zoomers” per se, but ZOOM users. Which is all of us, regrettably. The virtual meeting, once a novelty, has become somewhat of an unwelcome and permanent fixture in our lives. As if we needed … Read more
Small Business Cyber Security: Are Vancouver MSPs still relevant?
Despite the rising costs in Vancouver, many small businesses are thriving, each with their own unique story and character. Imagine one such business, a boutique accounting firm serving the real estate sector. The owner, a dedicated CPA veteran, prides himself on 1) his collection of fancy bowties and 2) delivering five star service to commercial … Read more
Technology burnout is the Christmas gift that keeps on giving
Politics, AI, TikTok dancers, oh, my. Unless you’ve been living under a rock this year, you’re probably suffering from a prisoner’s dilemma like I am. You can betray the screen, or the screen can betray you. You can cooperate with the screen, but you’re still stuck in this God-forsaken paradox of having to stare at … Read more
Cortana, we hardly knew ye: Microsoft yeets old assistant in favour of CoPilot AI
Have you ever needed a quick answer or a setting change on your device during a busy workday? Microsoft’s new AI chatbot, Copilot, might be what you’re looking for. According to Redmond’s latest boast, CoPilot is not just another digital assistant; it’s a significant step forward in AI integration. Copilot is Microsoft’s latest innovation, set … Read more
