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Exchange Online to block emails from vulnerable on-prem servers Microsoft is introducing a new Exchange Online security feature that will automatically start throttling and eventually block all emails sent from "persistently vulnerable Exchange servers" 90 days after the admins are pinged to secure them. 

Do you leap out of bed in the morning? According to research, the alarm you set can make a big difference to your morning. Here are the best ones to use for a good day

https://www.techradar.com/news/these-are-the-best-and-worst-iphone-alarms-to-wake-up-to-according-to-science

What are the five most important security measures you should be taking in your business? If you’ve skipped even one of these steps, get in touch so that we can help

https://www.neowin.net/guides/5-simple-cybersecurity-tips-you-can-practice-in-2023/

The LockBit ransomware group issued an apology over its attack on a Canadian children’s hospital at the end of last year. Seems some cyber criminals do have a (small) conscience

https://www.itpro.com/security/369783/lockbit-issues-rare-apology-for-toronto-sickkids-ransomware-attack

We’ve heard that Windows 11 will be releasing multiple updates this year as part of its ‘Continuous Innovations’ drive. What new features would you like to see?

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/microsoft-msft-might-release-three-windows-11-updates-in-2023

You probably use Facebook for business, and it’s highly likely your team use it personally – here are some of the biggest Facebook scams you need to be aware of

20 Facebook Scams to Be Aware Of If you use Facebook often, here are the main Facebook scams you should be aware of so you don't get caught out.

Here’s a trio you don’t often see together… Apple, Google and Mozilla have joined forces to set a new benchmark for better browsers. Speedometer 3 focuses on responsiveness

Speedometer 3: Apple, Google, and Mozilla collab on next-gen speed test Version 3 of the popular Speedometer test will be a joint effort.

Data centers use a lot of energy – that’s not news. But recently Google’s data center water usage was revealed. 274.5 million gallons in 2021 alone. In just one center. That’s a lot.

Google's data center water usage is revealed - and it's a lot Search giant's data centers use billions of gallons every year

Have you heard about Microsoft Teams Premium? It’s powered by AI and is coming very soon. There’s a preview some businesses can trial this month

www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/work-life/microsoft-teams-premium-preview-is-now-ready-to-test-and-these-are-the-features-coming/

Microsoft Teams Premium preview is now ready to test, and these are the features coming The Microsoft Teams Premium preview is now available ahead of general availability in February 2023.

The world’s biggest tech event, CES, was held last month in Las Vegas. And there were some crazy new gadgets unveiled. Which of these will break through to the mainstream?

CES 2023: Motorised makeup, toilet scanner and a camera in your oven - the most eye-catching gadgets at the show so far A battery-powered mask that claims to eliminate COVID-19 and a smart bird feeder that lets you build a Pokemon-style compendium of visitors to your garden are just some of the weird and wonderful gadgets on show at CES 2023.

Desktop shortcuts save time, and we love that. Here’s how you can create them in Windows 11

5 easy ways to make desktop shortcuts on Windows 11 - OnMSFT.com Follow this guide to learn 5 easy ways to create desktop shortcuts on Windows 11.

Shopify is taking extreme steps to reduce time spent in big meetings by purging staff calendars. Is this something you can see your business doing in future?

This top tech firm wants to end unnecessary large meetings for good Shopify wants the trim the fat from time spent in meetings