Valerie Green

Internet Explorer Vulnerability

Internet Explorer Vulnerability

Have you been keeping your patches up to date? The most recent Patch Tuesday fixed a security issue in MSHTML, the platform that Internet Explorer ran on. Although Internet Explorer is no longer in use, the vulnerability remains as the MSHTML platform is still used in applications today. This security issue enabled attackers to trick […]

Windows 24H2 Update

Windows 24H2 Update

The latest update for Windows 11, the 24H2 update, is now available. Currently, it’s an optional update and is set to be gradually rolled out. If a user wishes, they can download and install it manually. While updates often focus on security, the 24H2 is a features update.  This type of update is about making […]

Thermal Paste Reminder

Thermal Paste Reminder

When did you last have the thermal paste changed in your computer? It’s especially important to keep an eye on your computer’s temperature in the summer heat, as like us, computers don’t tend to function well in excessive heat. While the commonest cause of overheating is dust inside the casing and cleaning it out or […]

CrowdStrike Outage Summary

CrowdStrike Outage Summary

The CrowdStrike Outage is now among the biggest to ever occur, so what’s happening? The issue was with CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor, software that is intended to protect computers from attacks and malware. Like all computer protection software, it’s updated regularly to keep up with the latest threats.  Unfortunately, a recent update to Falcon Sensor had […]

Windows Recall has been delayed

Windows Recall has been delayed

Microsoft’s plans to release Windows Recall have been delayed. The feature was originally supposed to be added to Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs by an update but the release has been delayed. Windows Recall is a feature designed to let users quickly revisit webpages and other content they’ve previously looked at.  Recall takes a screenshot every […]

Ransomware – The Importance of Prevention

Ransomware – The Importance of Prevention

If you’ve been affected by ransomware, it can be tempting to pay the ransom to get your files back. This is what the attacker wants and therefore they want you to think that paying will get your files back. The problem, however, is that once an attacker has your files, they are under no compulsion […]

Ransomware Reminder

Ransomware Reminder

Are you familiar with ransomware?  It’s a type of malware that, as the name implies, makes money for the attacker by holding files to ransom. To achieve this, the ransomware encrypts files on a target’s computer and then offers the affected target’s user a chance to decrypt those files again in exchange for money.  Sometimes […]

Windows 11 24H2 Update Won’t Boot on Old Hardware

Windows 11 24H2 Update Won’t Boot on Old Hardware

An upcoming Windows 11 update will mean that Windows 11 will no longer boot on some old machines. Windows 11 has specific requirements for installation, but it is currently possible to bypass the requirements and install Windows 11 anyway.  If your computer doesn’t meet Microsoft’s official requirements, however, Microsoft will not provide support if anything […]