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Want to stick with Windows 10 after October 2025? Here are your options – including how to get a free year of extra support

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support It probably hasn't escaped your attention that Windows 10 support expires on October 14, 2025 . Given that, there's precious little time left before those who remain on the operating system without taking any action will be left with no security updates. Those patches are vital protection for your system, and without them, an unsupported version of Windows is open to new vulnerabilities and potentially being compromised. If you want to stick with Windows 10 – maybe you dislike Windows 11, or your PC is unable to run it – then there are actually a few options for getting additional support for an extra year. This will carry you through to October 2026, giving you more breathing room to decide on the next step for your Windows 10 PC. These options can be accessed via the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that Microsoft revealed late last year , which is being offered to consumers for the first time. (Previously, this scheme was for bu...

Chat Control: The list of countries opposing the law grows, but support remains strong

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Opposition against the controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill is growing ahead of a crucial meeting on September 12 The Danish version of the so-called Chat Control bill could be adopted as early as October 2025 if an agreement is found Experts are concerned about the negative impact the bill will have on citizens' communications privacy and security Opposition against the controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill is growing among EU state members, just days away from a crucial meeting. On September 12, the EU Council is expected to share its final positions on the Danish version of the so-called Chat Control . The proposal, which has attracted strong criticism so far, aims to introduce new obligations for all messaging services operating in Europe to scan users' chats, even if they're encrypted. Both the Czech Republic and Belgium have now reportedly passed from being undecided to opposing the proposed...

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's iPhone event teaser to a possible car theft threat

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support This week Apple teased the iPhone 17 launch, and Flipepr Devices disputed claims its tech is helping people steal cars. To catch up on all this, and five more of the week's top tech news stories scroll down for the latest iteration of our weekly ICYMI recap. Next week is IFA and we're sure to see some big announcements there (perhaps even from Samsung) so be sure to check back for next recap in seven days. 7. Could Eternals tease doom for Doomsday? (Image credit: Disney/Marvel Studios) Eternals was the 2021 Marvel movie that instantly flopped, with fans and critics alike criticizing its rushed character development over a shorter runtime. In a new interview with Vanity Fair, director Chloe Zhao claimed having unlimited money and resources was “actually quite dangerous,” adding it prepared her for upcoming November release, Hamnet. But what if the same logic could be applied to Avengers: Doomsda y? It’s the movie moment of the...

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - everything you need to know

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support The Metal Gear Solid 3 remake reintroduces a landmark stealth game series in 4K glory, with all the shine and gleam that comes from a modern remake. Now we've had time to play the game, you can read TechRadar Gaming's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater review . Over twenty years after the release of the original, the remake recreates a similar experience while boasting more modernized mechanics and visuals. Titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater , and also being referred to as just 'Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake', this is an exciting new way to play a stone cold classic Now that the game is out, here’s everything you need to know about Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater . Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake - Cut to the chase  What is it? A remaster of the esteemed Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater When did it come out? August 28, 2025 What can I play it on? PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Who is making it? Konami Metal Gea...

When AI buys from AI, who do we trust?

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Imagine a digital version of yourself that moves faster than your fingers ever could - an AI-powered agent that knows your preferences, anticipates your needs, and acts on your behalf. This isn't just an assistant responding to prompts; it makes decisions. It scans options, compares prices, filters noise, and completes purchases in the digital world, all while you go about your day in the real world. This is the future so many AI companies are building toward: agentic AI. Brands, platforms, and intermediaries will deploy their own AI tools and agents to prioritize products, target offers, and close deals, creating a new universe-sized digital ecosystem where machines talk to machines, and humans hover just outside the loop. Recent reports that OpenAI will integrate a checkout system into ChatGPT offer a glimpse into this future – purchases could soon be completed seamlessly within the platform with no need for consumers to visit a separate si...

Can you spot an AI-generated scam?

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support As AI tools become part of everyday life, most people believe they would be better equipped to spot AI-generated scams, but new research reveals a worrying trend: as people get more familiar with AI, they’re more likely to fall for these scams. New research finds that the generations most confident in detecting an AI-generated scam are the ones most likely to get duped: 30% of Gen Z have been successfully phished, compared to just 12% of Baby Boomers. Ironically, the same research found that fear of AI-generated scams decreased by 18% year-over-year, with only 61% of people now expressing worry that someone would use AI to defraud them. During the same period, the number of people who admitted to being successfully duped by these scams increased by 62% overall. A Proliferation of Scams Traditional scam attempts rely on mass, generic messages hoping to catch a few victims. Someone receives a message from the “lottery” claiming that a recipient ...

AI hype vs. business reality: the race to meaningful implementation

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked-about technologies of our time. It dominates headlines, fuels boardroom ambition, and drives product roadmaps across every industry. From generative AI chatbots to multi-modal systems and autonomous agents, the sheer velocity of advancement is staggering. But while the pace of innovation is accelerating, it has also created a growing disconnect: everyone wants AI, but far fewer know what to actually do with it. This gap between excitement and effective execution is fast becoming a defining challenge of the AI era. The technology is racing ahead, but organizational readiness is lagging. Many businesses know they need to act but are unclear on how to deploy AI in ways that are safe, strategic, and genuinely transformative. To bridge this gap, education is critical. And we don’t just mean educating developers and data scientists, senior leadership needs a foundational understanding of AI’s cap...

When ransomware hits home: putting your people first

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Picture the scene. The head of IT security at a major business has just managed their team through several weeks of grueling work in containment and recovery after the latest ransomware attack. Their critical systems are back online, but after constant crunch time and sleepless nights, the team is visibly fraying; morale is low, anxiety is high, and there is more than one empty desk where senior personnel have taken extended sick leave. This kind of scenario rarely gets attention in the press, where the focus of cyberattacks is on profit and loss, the impact on customers and the bottom line. But serious attacks take their toll on security teams too, and the aftermath can persist for months, leaving the organization even more vulnerable to future threats. True cyber resilience, then, cannot be measured solely by systems restored or data decrypted - it must also factor in the people whose well-being determines not just how swiftly an organization ...

The UK must get real about cyber-physical sabotage

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Let’s be clear: the UK is no longer preparing for hybrid threats; we’re already living through them. What happened at RAF Brize Norton wasn’t just a protest gone too far. It was an act of sabotage against operational military aircraft, carried out using scooters, paint, and basic hand tools. The fact that it succeeded tells us everything we need to know about the state of our national security posture: fragmented, reactive, and dangerously misaligned with the threat landscape. If we neglect the physical layer, we risk undermining all the effort, investment, and capability built into our digital resilience. Security must be holistic—from the perimeter fence to the network firewall , from the patrol route to the SOC dashboard. And right now? That cohesion simply doesn’t exist. Hybrid Threats Are No Longer Theoretical Driven by geopolitical instability and evolving warfare tactics, hybrid threats, where physical and cyber attacks are combined, ar...

After a year of MagSafe case frustration, Pixelsnap is the only Pixel 10 upgrade I care about

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support I spent a year wrestling with MagSafe cases on my Google Pixel 9, from misaligned rings to hot, flaky charging. That’s why Pixelsnap (native magnets plus Qi2) is the only Pixel 10 feature I care about. While my colleagues wax lyrical about camera and AI upgrades , I’m just here reliving a year with the Pixel 9. I’ve always envied Apple’s MagSafe wizardry, but adding compatibility with third-party cases is an exercise in frustration. Sure, the overly rigid dust- and smudge-prone case I ordered from Google alongside my Pixel 9 last year works just fine. But of the eight others from less exacting brands, seven misaligned the magnetic ring and charging failed or limped along while getting uncomfortably hot. My magnetic car mount barely held, my favorite accessories went flying and even Google’s own non-magnetic bedside charger was fussy about case thickness and alignment. Robust, reliable magnetic wireless fast charging in the car was surpris...