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Microsoft Edge introduces a new scam protection tool

Those fake “your computer is infected” pop-ups are getting smarter. And scarier. But there’s some big news from Microsoft that could make them a thing of the past. This update to Edge is changing how your browser fights back against online scams…

How to help your people be AI confident

Has your business embraced AI? Or do employees feel worried or even judged for using it? If you want to benefit from everything AI can offer, you need to give your team a confidence boost. Here’s how…

Never lose a Word document again

You know that sick feeling you get when your computer crashes? Hours of work swirl down the drain. All because you forgot to hit “Save”. Well, Microsoft’s got an update that means that will never happen again…

AI Audio Translation Previews in Microsoft Edge

USDec25 – Video 5 – Pronto TechLanguage barriers have always limited what we can get out of online content. Training videos, webinars, or product launches are only useful if you understand the language they’re in.But that could soon change. Microsoft is testing a new AI-powered audio translation feature in its Edge browser. It can translate the spoken words in a video into another language in real time, swapping the original audio for a translated version. Now, it’s limited to just a few languag

New: You decide what Copilot remembers

How much do you want AI to remember about you?That’s the question Microsoft’s beginning to answer with a big new update to Copilot. Up until now, Copilot has been useful for quick tasks. Summarizing text, drafting emails, or answering questions. But it doesn’t really hold onto much about you. Every time you start fresh, it’s almost like meeting it for the first time. That limits how “personal” it can ever feel.But now that’s changing. Microsoft is adding memory management to Copilot. That means

Beware Fake Apps Containing Malware

USDec25 – Video 3 – Pronto TechWhen you download a new app for work, how sure are you that it’s really the genuine thing?A new wave of cyberattacks is making that question more important than ever. Hackers are creating fake versions of popular apps. Things like WhatsApp, Chrome, and even secure messaging platforms such as Signal or Telegram. On the surface these look exactly like the real deal. But hidden inside is malware designed to spy on you, steal data, or even give attackers control of you

80% of Malware is Powered by AI

USDec25 – Video 2 – Pronto TechWhat if I told you that most of the cyberattacks happening right now aren’t being run by people at all, but by artificial intelligence?That’s the reality of where we are today. According to new research, 80% of ransomware attacks are now powered by AI. That’s four out of every five. And it’s not just ransomware. AI is increasingly being used to: • Create more convincing phishing emails (messages designed to trick you into clicking a link or handing over sensitive d

Smoother, Smarter Dictation in Windows 11

Smoother, smarter dictation in Windows 11When was the last time you found yourself typing something and thought, “There must be an easier way to do this”?If you or your team ever use voice dictation to capture notes, write emails, or even draft reports, Windows 11 has some good news. A new feature called Fluid Dictation is rolling out. It promises to make the whole process smoother, smarter, and importantly, less frustrating.So what is Fluid Dictation? At its core, it’s an upgrade to the existi