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Remember Clippy, the paperclip-shaped assistant from Windows of yesteryear?

It was always there to offer “helpful” advice when we needed a little assistance (and sometimes when we didn’t…).

Microsoft waved goodbye to Clippy in 2007 - but now, the cheery paperclip some of us loved to hate has been immortalised in song.

A Finnish artist and DJ who goes by the name “Windows95Man' dropped a track called 'Paperclip'. And it’s a love letter to the tireless assistant we all remember from the early days of Microsoft Office.

The ode to Clippy mixes of ’90s rave with nostalgic nods to Clippy’s legacy, and the music video even features WordArt… because how could it not?

It’s quirky, it’s fun, and it’s a reminder of how far Windows has come.

Today, Windows is a powerhouse platform for businesses, helping millions of us get work done. But it’s probably fair to say nobody loves it quite like Windows95Man.

If you’re curious, 'Paperclip' is available to stream on Spotify.

Did Clippy make your workday better or drive you up the wall?

“Clippy is my best friend,” Windows95man drops another banger dedicated to everyone's favorite Office assistant, now with WordArt infused music video 'Paperclip' is the new track from Windows95man and you can stream it today

You and your team don’t use consumer messaging apps like WhatsApp for work, do you? If you do, you might want to think twice.

WhatsApp recently fixed a flaw in its 'View Once' feature (where you can set messages to disappear once they’ve been read), which had allowed some people get around it.

While the fix is a step forward in protecting sensitive data, general-purpose messaging apps still aren’t ideal for business communication. Sure, they might be convenient, but it’s just not worth the risk of your data falling into the wrong hands.

Tools like Microsoft Teams are built specifically for businesses, with advanced security measures designed to keep your data safe and private. From encrypted chats to secure file sharing, Teams helps make sure your business information stays exactly where it belongs - away from vulnerabilities like this.

When it comes to protecting your business, is it time to rethink how you’re communicating?

We can help you find more secure tools to help give you peace of mind. Get in touch.

WhatsApp has fixed its "View once" feature – but has left more of your data at risk A bug previously let users bypass the protection

Microsoft Teams is about to get even better: A new “Take Control” feature is on its way that lets participants interact with shared content during meetings.

Imagine being able to step in and take control of a shared screen, make live edits, fix issues, or walk your employees through a process step by step. It’s a smarter, faster way to collaborate.

This upcoming feature will boost productivity, letting you and your team work together more seamlessly.

For example, if someone accidentally shares sensitive information during a call, you can quickly step in to resolve it and get on with the meeting.

Or let’s say you need to demonstrate something - you’ll be able to take control of the shared screen and show everyone else, instead of just trying to explain it.

Of course, the meeting presenter will be able to approve (or deny) any requests for screen control first.

While this feature is currently being tested, it’s worth waiting for the full rollout before using it in your business. Once it’s fully available, it’ll be yet another reason Teams is now the most popular collaboration tool used by businesses today.

Do you think a feature like this could improve your meetings?

You can now take control during screen sharing in Teams for the web It's now possible to take control during screen sharing in Teams for the web. This feature is already available on Windows and Mac.

How much attention do you pay to the web addresses of the sites you visit?

You might want to start being more careful… especially if the link ends in something like .shop, .xyz, or .top.

Why?

Because these newer domain names are becoming a favourite tool for cyber criminals. They’re cheap, easy to register, and look convincing enough to fool you, even if you’re already aware of cyber threats.

While alternative domains can be genuine, there has been a rise in scammers using them to set up fake websites and send phishing emails (where they pretend to be a company or person you know). They're trying to trick you into giving away sensitive data or even money.

Imagine receiving an email that looks like it’s from a trusted supplier, with a link to a .shop website. It’s easy to assume it’s legit - until it’s too late.

Phishing attacks jumped by nearly 40% last year, and steering away from mainstream domain names has offered scammers a low-cost, high-reward strategy.

So, how can you help to keep your business safe?

Always double-check links before clicking on them, even if you think the sender is someone you know. Also, make sure your employees know how to spot the latest phishing scams.

Have you ever spotted a suspicious link in your inbox? What tipped you off?

New domain names such as .shop and .xyz are proving popular for cybercrime The domains are cheap and offer quick registration