Field Notes
What we're writing about.
Plain-spoken notes from the bench — fixes, threats, AI experiments, and the occasional opinion. A decade of doing the work, written down.
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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June 8, 2026
Is this the top productivity app in Windows 11?
There’s a lot of noise around next-generation productivity right now. Even Microsoft is making big claims about its next-gen tools. But the real question for any business owner is …
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June 1, 2026
Don’t forget to protect your browsing privacy
When you open a browser on your phone, what do you think it knows about you? The websites you visit? Maybe your location? Possibly what you've searched for? The reality is, for man…
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June 1, 2026
Don’t trust AI with this security essential
Are the passwords protecting your business as strong as you think they are? There’s a growing shortcut that looks clever on the surface, and feels efficient, but could weaken your …
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May 25, 2026
Relying on Windows 10 extended support? Time to upgrade
Still relying on Windows 10 with Extended Security Updates? Your safety net has an end date and it’s approaching fast. When it disappears, so does your protection. If Windows 10 is…
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May 18, 2026
How to stop AI projects stalling
If your business has experimented with AI but hasn’t seen much change, it’s a sign of something missing, not something broken. The obstacles usually have nothing to do with the tec…
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May 11, 2026
Small habits to make your Windows 11 PC last longer
Ever written off a work PC because it felt slooooooow? In a lot of cases, it’s not age doing the damage. It’s small, everyday habits slowing things down over time. A few simple cha…
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May 4, 2026
Beware the next generation of phishing attacks
Most phishing scams still feel a little… amateur. But the next shift is dangerous. Attackers are changing how scams are built, not just how they’re sent. And the signs people have …
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