Digital Decorum: A TechGents Blog
Windows 10 Security Updates Extended Again Through 2027
Microsoft just gave Windows 10 users an extra year of free security updates, and almost no one noticed. Here's what actually changed, who it applies to, and why small businesses still need a Windows 11 plan regardless.
Your AI Coding Assistant's 'Approve' Button Might Lie
Security researchers found a flaw in six of the biggest AI coding assistants that lets a booby-trapped file trick the approval screen into showing the wrong information. You don't have to be a developer for this to matter to your business. Here's what happened, and what it means if anyone on your team uses these tools.
The Microsoft 365 Phishing Scam That Skips the Fake Page
A phishing campaign making the rounds right now doesn't bother faking your Microsoft login page. It hijacks your account through Microsoft's own legitimate sign-in flow, and the usual advice about checking the URL won't save you. Here's what's actually happening, and what stops it.
Storm-Proof Your Business Tech Before the Sirens Go Off
The sirens are not the time to start thinking about your data. Central Illinois storms can take out power in seconds, and if your business tech isn't prepared, you could lose far more than a few hours of productivity. Here's what to have in place before the next round of severe weather rolls through.
What Springfield Businesses Should Do About Windows 10
Windows 10 reached end of support months ago, and a lot of Springfield small businesses are still running it without realizing what that means. Here's the honest version of what's at risk and what to do about it.
The Real Cost of "Free" IT Help for Small Businesses
When a contact in your network offers to handle your business IT for free, it feels like a win. No invoice, no contract, no overhead. But free IT help carries costs that never show up on a bill, and by the time they do, they're usually bigger than anything a professional would have charged. Here's what to watch for before you take someone up on that offer. Category: Small Bu
Your Business Needs an IT Partner, Not a Ticket Number
There's a moment every small business owner knows: something breaks, you call your IT provider, and you end up explaining your whole setup to someone who has never heard your name before. That's not a support call. That's starting from zero. There's a better way to do this.
Why I Ditched My DIY Password System for NordPass
I spent years convinced that a password-protected spreadsheet on a USB drive was a smart, self-reliant system. It wasn't. It was inconvenient, it was less secure than I told myself, and it took a few minor panics to make me admit it. Here's what I switched to and why.