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That Email Looked Real
Phishing emails are designed to look boring and urgent at the same time. Here is how to spot them, what to do if you already clicked, and why MFA in Microsoft 365 stops most of the damage.
17 July 2026
Copilot Isn't Its Own LLM, And That's the Point
Microsoft 365 Copilot is not a separate magic brain floating around the internet. It uses large language models through Microsoft's trusted stack, grounded in your Microsoft 365 data, permissions, and security controls.
18 May 2026
User mailbox, shared mailbox, or distribution list?
Three common ways email shows up in Microsoft 365, and they’re not interchangeable. Here’s what each one is for, when to use it, and why shared logins need to die.
16 April 2026
Why Your Password Is Terrible (And What to Do Instead)
Your password is probably terrible. Here's why, what hackers actually do, and how to fix it properly with a password manager (hint: it's not as complicated as you think).
23 January 2026
Backups for Smart People
A simple, no-fluff guide to backups that won't turn you into a full-time backup manager. The 3-2-1 rule, what actually matters, and how to do it right.
15 December 2025
Make Your Old Laptop Fast Again
Practical speed-ups anyone can do: clean up startup programs, free up storage, fix browser bloat, and know when it's time to upgrade vs when to let go.
8 November 2025
Why Our Site Is So Fast
A behind-the-scenes look at why this website loads like lightning: less bloat, fewer moving parts, better caching, and why simple beats complicated every time.
22 October 2025
Microsoft 365 for Busy Humans
A quick guide to getting actual value from Microsoft 365 without becoming an IT expert: which apps matter, what to ignore, and easy wins like MFA and OneDrive.
3 September 2025
Yes, AI Wrote This
An honest (and funny) explanation of how we use AI: it writes, we verify. Why that's efficient, why it doesn't replace real support, and why calling us still beats asking the internet.
18 July 2025
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