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Have you upgraded your business to Windows 11 yet? If not, now might be the perfect time to consider it - especially with the exciting new changes coming to the Start menu. Microsoft has been experimenting with different layouts, and the latest updates make navigating your apps even easier.

Windows 11 is introducing a new "Category" view in the Start menu's All apps section. This design organizes your apps into neat categories, making it simpler to find what you need without endless scrolling. Imagine quickly locating your tools with just a glance, saving you time and boosting productivity.

Plus, the new Grid layout is smart - it groups apps by their first letter making it easier to find them.

Upgrading to Windows 11 isn’t just about a fresh look; it’s about enhancing your workflow. With these new Start menu features on the way, there’s never been a better time to make the switch. Ready to take the leap? Let my team help - get in touch.

Windows 11's new Start menu design is a lot like grouped live tiles Windows 11's new Start menu design is a lot like live tiles and wants to group apps in blocks for easier access.

If you've been using Copilot in Word for editing or writing, there's an exciting update you should know about. Copilot can now create summaries for much longer Word documents than before – up to about 80,000 words. That’s 4x more than the previous limit.

This new feature could be a time-saver for businesses dealing with lengthy documents like legal files or financial records. Imagine how much time your team can save by getting a quick summary instead of sifting through pages of text.

Here’s how it works: Open your long Word file, click on the Copilot button in the Home tab, and type “Summarize this doc” in the Copilot chat box. Like magic, you get a summary right away. Don’t like it? Just type the prompt again for a new one.

This feature is rolling out on all platforms: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and the web edition of Word.

Want to learn about other productivity-boosting tools from Microsoft? Get in touch.

Microsoft Copilot can now summarize much longer Word documents Microsoft has just updated its Copilot generative AI assistant, allowing it to be used in Word so it can summarize much longer documents compared to earlier versions of the assistant.

Did you know ransomware attacks shot up by 67% last year? Scary.

Ransomware is where criminals remove your access to your own data, and you must pay a large fee to get it back.

It's clear that sticking to the old ways of data protection isn't enough anymore. So how do you keep your business safe?

I believe you need to build cyber resiliency. It's about more than just stopping attacks; it's about bouncing back quickly if something happens. New frameworks and regulations focus on this resilience – preventing, detecting, and quickly recovering from attacks.

Focus on making sure you have the right security tools, educate your team, and stay updated on the latest threats.

Is it time you had a security audit on your business? I can help - get in touch.

Stop following the herd to start fighting ransomware Focusing on total cyber resiliency and not just data security demands a change in tactics