Field Notes
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Plain-spoken notes from the bench — fixes, threats, AI experiments, and the occasional opinion. A decade of doing the work, written down.
August 24, 2026
Here’s what’s new in Copilot Wave 3
Copilot Wave 3 has landed and it’s a step up from what we’ve seen before. There’s something new happening in how AI fits into your day-to-day work. It’s useful. But it also changes…
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August 17, 2026
Warning: Don’t fall for fake CAPTCHAs
Most people don’t think twice about CAPTCHAs. And that’s being exploited. There’s a new twist on something you see every day. It’s catching people out in a way that only shows up l…
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August 10, 2026
Should you ban AI on Fridays?
By the end of the week, most teams are a little more tired and a little quicker to hit send. When AI tools are involved, that can become a problem. The output often looks finished …
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August 3, 2026
Beware this fake Windows 11 update
Most people install updates without a second thought. And that’s what attackers rely on. There’s a new scam that looks so convincing, even experienced users are getting caught out.…
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July 30, 2026
Keeper Setup Guide
Welcome to Keeper – Your Secure Password Manager Keeper Setup Process You can DIY, but reach out with questions! 😊 Follow steps sequentially; it takes about 10-15 minutes, i…
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July 27, 2026
Stop AI agents creating security blind spots
AI is starting to do more than just help your team. It’s making decisions and taking actions on your behalf. Everything runs and work gets done faster. But if something doesn’t loo…
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July 20, 2026
Microsoft’s fixing the biggest issues in Windows 11
Ever feel like Windows 11 is getting in the way? Or not as smooth as it should be? Small frustrations eat up more time than you might think. But Microsoft’s bringing in a shift tha…
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July 13, 2026
How would you stop AI in an emergency?
If an AI tool in your business did something it shouldn’t, how quickly could you step in and shut it down? Most businesses are moving fast with AI. Very few have thought about what…
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July 6, 2026
Beware these “alerts” from Microsoft Azure
A lot of scams are getting much harder to spot. They don’t look suspicious anymore. And this latest one is slipping straight past email security. Most businesses wouldn’t question …
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June 29, 2026
Windows 11’s new focus on efficiency
What if the biggest productivity boost for your team isn’t a new tool but a smoother experience with the tools they already use? Tiny delays, cluttered screens, systems that feel a…
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June 22, 2026
Is data security your top priority?
Most businesses believe their data security is under control. But confidence and reality don’t always line up. As companies grow, systems multiply, cloud apps get added, older plat…
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June 15, 2026
Teams update: No more accidental quitting
Ever noticed how it’s the tiny software quirks that cause the most frustration? If you live in Microsoft Teams meetings, there’s a subtle change rolling out that could make things …
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