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Chicago Remote-Ready Insurance Hiring: A Secure Tech Stack Guide
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New in Copilot: You’re in charge of what it remembers
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Old School Tech, New School Threats: How “Retired” Devices Put K–12 Data at Risk
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When 4 Out of 5 Cyberattacks Are Run by AI
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Goodbye Clunky Transcripts: Meet Fluid Dictation in Windows 11
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Seven Days Offline: Could Your Chicagoland School Keep Teaching Without Technology?
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FBI Issues New Ransomware Alert
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Windows 11’s New AI Agent Makes Settings Easier
Windows 11’s built-in AI Agent lets you type what you want—“make text bigger” or “turn on captions”—and applies settings locally for speed and privacy. See how it works…
Can You Prove Your Security? The New Standard for Public-Sector Trust in Chicagoland
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Windows 11 Takes Another Step Toward Better Accessibility
Windows 11’s Describe Image uses on-device AI to turn charts and photos into clear text—boosting accessibility and productivity while keeping data private. Learn more…
Modern IT Strategies for Mission-Driven Businesses: A 90-Day Path to Secure, Compliant, and Scalable Operations in Greater Chicago
Slow systems and security gaps don’t have to stall your mission. Use this 90-day roadmap to stabilize, secure, and scale—without disruption. Here’s how to start…
Windows 11 Could Soon Help Your Laptop Last Longer
Windows 11’s Adaptive Energy Saver stretches laptop life without screen dimming—smarter efficiency for clinics, classrooms, and nonprofits across Chicago. See how it works…
Outlook is about to spotlight your can’t-miss emails
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Half your team may see data they shouldn’t
Half your team may see data they don’t need. Privilege creep, stale accounts, and shadow IT raise insider risk—especially for Chicago SMBs. Check who holds the keys…
Windows is finally making passkeys painless
Passwords are out; passkeys are in. Windows 11 now makes secure, phishing-resistant logins easier, with smoother manager integration. See how Chicago SMBs can switch…
Your Website, Their Playbook: Outsmarting OSINT (for Chicago SMBs)
Your website can be a welcome mat for customers—and a playbook for scammers. Learn quick fixes, MFA/passkeys wins, and a 2-minute OSINT test your team can try…
New hire, new risk? Let’s talk “Day-1 defense.”
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Windows 10 is about to clock out. Are you ready?
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PSA: That “antivirus” download might be the virus
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Notepad’s tiny superpowers (and why your team might care)
Notepad just picked up bold, headers, and bullets—quick clarity without the bloat. See how Chicago teams can use Markdown to speed notes, meetings, and checklists…
Innovation at Work: How AI, Automation, and Cloud Solutions Drive Competitive Growth
Outdated tools can hold your business back. Discover how AI, automation, and cloud create an edge your competitors won’t see coming…
One Name to Rule the Hackers
Hackers use many aliases. Microsoft & CrowdStrike plan a single naming system so your team reacts faster. Weather codenames could cut chaos—see what that means…