Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 26H1 update is rolling out only to devices powered by Snapdragon chips, at least for now. While it might seem like Snapdragon is getting special treatment, the move has more to do with timing, development cycles, and Microsoft’s push for AI-ready devices than playing favorites.

Microsoft is pushing the boundaries of AI with an experimental feature in Windows 11 called the Agent Workspace. This new tool allows AI agents to handle background tasks, potentially improving productivity and efficiency. But while the feature can automate routine tasks, Microsoft is quick to point out that improper use or lack of security controls could open the door to malicious activities.

A business owner spent one hour in late December auditing every technology tool her 12-person company used. What she discovered was staggering.

Her team used three different project management systems – none talking to each other. Two separate document storage solutions because half the team refused to switch.

Every January, tech publications release breathless predictions about revolutionary trends that will “change everything.” By February, most business owners are drowning in buzzwords – AI this, blockchain that, metaverse something-or-other – with no idea what actually matters for a company with 15 employees trying to increase revenue by 20%.

Here’s the truth: Most tech trends are hype designed to sell expensive consulting services.

You’re three hours into a five-hour drive to visit family for the holidays. Your daughter asks, “Can I play Roblox on your laptop?” Your work laptop. The one with client files, financial data and access to your entire business. You’re exhausted from packing, you’ve got three more hours to go and, honestly, keeping her entertained sounds pretty good right now.

You know that drawer in your office filled with old USB drives, tangled earbuds and tech gadgets from conferences you attended three years ago? That’s where most “tech gifts” end up – forgotten within a month, gathering dust alongside the branded stress balls and cheap power banks that never held a charge.

You didn’t start a business to spend your evenings renaming files or copy-pasting numbers from PDF invoices. Yet, for many small-business owners, these repetitive administrative tasks eat up valuable hours that could go toward strategy or client relationships.

Windows 11’s latest features demand a solid foundation. However, simply upgrading from an older version of Windows can drag old problems into a new system. Starting fresh with a clean installation may be better, and there are several compelling reasons why you should.

Security should be a top priority on Windows PCs, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. This article outlines 10 practical ways to protect your devices from common threats, ensuring robust protection across the board.

Use stronger passwords

Passwords are often the first and easiest target for cybercriminals.