With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Richard is a Microsoft specialist and trusted advisor to businesses. He writes with a focus on practical, jargon-free guidance to help people get the most from their technology, whether they’re managing a team, running a business, or just trying to stay connected.
Cybersecurity and Compliance
Why This Month’s Copilot Zero-Click Excel Bug Changes Everything

The Copilot “Silent Snitch”: Why This Month’s Zero-Click Excel Bug Changes Everything

The security community has long warned that the “Agentic AI” revolution would bring a new class of vulnerabilities. This week, we saw the first major realisation of those fears. As part of the March 2026 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft disclosed a critical flaw (tracked as CVE-2026-26144) that transforms a standard Excel spreadsheet into a silent data-exfiltration […]

Business IT Tips and Resources

Windows 12 Coming in 2026? The Roadmap, the Rumors, and the Reality

Windows 12 in 2026? Why the Internet Is Wrong (And What’s Actually Coming) If you’ve spent any time on tech forums or scrolling through your feeds lately, you’ve likely seen the headline: “Windows 12 Launching in 2026!” It’s a compelling story, the idea of a fresh, AI-native operating system designed to drag us into the […]

Business IT Tips and Resources Cloud Solutions

Cloud or On-Site IT Systems: What’s Best for Your Business?

For many businesses, one of the biggest IT decisions is whether to keep systems on-site or move everything into the cloud. It’s a question I’m asked regularly by customers across East Yorkshire, especially when companies are upgrading their servers or reviewing how they store data. The truth is there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. Both approaches […]

News

Linux vs Windows in 2026

The Great Debate? For years, this wasn’t even a question. If you used a computer at work or at home, you used Windows. Linux was something “techy people” talked about, not something normal people considered. In 2026, that’s changed. More people than ever are asking whether Linux might actually be a better option than Windows. […]

News

Switching to Linux: Realistic Alternative or False Promise?

For years, the idea of switching from Windows to Linux in a business environment sat firmly on the fringe. It was something enthusiasts talked about, not something decision makers seriously considered. That is changing. The renewed interest in Linux is not coming from ideology. It is coming from frustration. Hardware requirements, forced online accounts, constant […]

Hardware and Equipment News
TPM 2.0 The Truth System Plus

TPM 2.0: Security Foundation or Hardware Trap?

When Microsoft talks about Windows 11 security, one requirement sits above all others: TPM 2.0. It’s presented as non-negotiable, foundational, and essential for the modern threat landscape. According to Microsoft, TPM 2.0 is the line that separates “legacy risk” from a secure future. Yet for millions of users and businesses, TPM 2.0 hasn’t felt like […]