The Dead Internet Theory: A Modern Conspiracy In recent years, there has been a somewhat weird and unsettling theory that has emerged from the depths of internet forums and conspiracy circles. It is called the "Dead Internet Theory" The basic idea is that the...
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Widespread Microsoft 365 lockouts
If you were forced to change your Microsoft password over the Easter Weekend, you weren’t alone. There have been a significant number of Microsoft Account Password Resets for 'suspicious activity' There are numerous posts around the internet suggesting this is...
Kinetics KARE Foundation Security Notice
KARE Security Update Change Notice In response to increased cyber-activity, Kinetics is planning to roll out two changes across all KARE Foundation subscribers. This change only impacts subscribers on KARE Foundation or KARE Security Plus plans. 1. Multifactor...
Teams Tip! Keep your notifications private and not visible especially when on calls or in presentations!
Teams lets you hide message previews but still get the alert – particularly handy when you are showing others content on your screen or presenting. You can go from this: to All you need to do is Click … Settings and more next to your photo Click Settings Click...
What’s coming to Windows next?
The Windows 11 changes keep coming. Some are big and some are small. Some need additional licenses (like Copilot) and others are there for everyone. These are 'rolling out' so we can't tell you exactly when you will see them on your screen.1. Start Talking to...
Webinar Replay – 5 mistakes people often make with passwords and how to overcome them
Passwords are the first line of defence against cyber threats. However, many people still make common mistakes that leave their accounts vulnerable. Watch this video for a 30-minute webinar where we will discuss the most frequent password pitfalls and how to avoid...
How can you use Microsoft Secure Score to protect your organisation?
Enhancing Your Security Posture with Microsoft Secure Score Microsoft Secure Score is a powerful tool designed to help businesses assess and improve their security across Microsoft 365 workloads. With over a million organisations worldwide using Microsoft software,...
Are (Software) Easter Eggs still used?
Reminder - What's an Easter Egg? The concept of Easter Eggs in software began with Warren Robinett, the developer of the Atari 2600 game "Adventure." Frustrated by the lack of recognition for game designers, Robinett secretly included a hidden room in the game that...
Welcome OutSource IT
Welcoming OutSource IT to the Kinetics GroupWe’re excited to share some great news - on April 1, OutSource IT officially joined the Kinetics Group of companies. This is a fantastic step forward, not just for Outsource IT and Kinetics, but most importantly for you -...
Introducing the Windows 11 Roadmap
Windows 11 keeps changing. Regular updates that roll out every 6 months result in different features. We frequently highlight the most obvious of those in this news platform, and we will continue to do so.But you don’t need to wait for us! A few days ago, Microsoft...