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The daily life and shenanigans of miss Lulu Welcome to Daily Tech with Ray Wesner & CloudNett!

I’m Ray Wesner, Co-Owner of CloudNett LLC, where we specialize in IT solutions, secure web services, and digital support for small businesses. This page is all about simple, actionable tech tips you can use every day to make your business run smoother, safer, and smarter. Whether it’s productivity hacks, cybersecurity basics, or tools that save you time and money—I’ll share strategies to help smal

l business owners stay ahead in today’s digital world. Follow along for daily insights, and let’s make technology work for your business, not against it.

15/09/2025

Ever wish Notepad could do just a little more, without turning into Word?

There’s a quiet update on the way that might make a big difference to how you take notes, prep for meetings, or share quick updates with your team.

Simple, fast, and now, just a bit smarter…

14/09/2025

Excel + Copilot just got a whole lot smarter 🧠

If you work with data, you’re going to love this.

Microsoft’s been busy rolling out Copilot across its apps. But the latest upgrade to Excel is one of the most useful yet. Especially if you’re not a spreadsheet wizard.

Before, Copilot in Excel could only help with the data in the specific cell you had selected.

Handy, but limited.

Now it understands your whole worksheet 🎉

You can ask questions in plain English, without needing to highlight anything or fiddle with formulas. And it gets what you're asking.

For example…

🔍 “Show me insights about the data I was just analyzing.”

↕️ “Sort the table in the top-right.”

📊 “Which product had the highest sales in Q2?”

Copilot now uses something Microsoft calls “cell signals” plus chat history to understand what you’re working on.

Basically, it remembers the flow of your questions and what data you’ve been exploring, so it gives more relevant, accurate answers.

Even better, it now highlights the exact data it’s using to generate the response. So you can quickly check, tweak, or refine what you’re looking at.

No second-guessing or wondering where that chart came from.

This upgrade is already live in Excel for the web, and on the latest versions for Windows and Mac (if you’re on Microsoft 365, you might already have it).

Excel is still one of the most-used tools in business. Copilot is quietly transforming it from “spreadsheet software” into an interactive data assistant.

No formulas, no filter drama, no scrolling through hundreds of rows. Simply type your question and get answers.

For teams drowning in reports, budgets, or KPIs? This could be a serious time saver⏱️

Of course, it’s still learning, so Microsoft encourages people to give feedback via thumbs up/down buttons (the more we all use it, the better it gets).

👀 Have you tried Copilot in Excel yet?

13/09/2025

Guess what?

Hackers have found a way to trick AI 🙄

Surprising, it is not. But it could be a real problem for your business.

There’s a new kind of cyberattack on the rise called TokenBreak. It targets the brains behind AI tools, known as Large Language Models (LLMs).

That might sound like something for the techies to worry about. But if your business uses AI tools or relies on email filters to block spam, you’ll want to pay attention.

Here’s what’s going on (in plain English)…

AI models like ChatGPT or the spam filter in your inbox don’t “read” words the way we do. They break text down into pieces called tokens. Chunks like “un,” “happy,” and “ness” in the word “unhappiness.”

Each token gets turned into a number so the AI can process it.

But researchers have found a way to mess with that system 🔎

By slightly changing how certain words are written (like adding a random letter or symbol), they can trick the AI into thinking the message is safe. Even if it’s something it’s supposed to block, like a phishing email or malware.

Example:
A spam filter might block the word “lottery”
But a hacker could write “slottery” or “lott3ry”

And the filter lets it through.

The big risk?

⚠️ Malicious content could start slipping past AI-powered security tools.
⚠️ Sensitive prompts meant to be blocked could get into your company’s AI tools.
⚠️ It opens the door to a new class of AI-specific cyberthreats.

This is a reminder that as smart as AI has become, it’s still not bulletproof.

The people trying to exploit it are very creative. And they're already testing these tricks out in the wild.

🔐 What can you do?

You don’t need to ditch your AI tools. But you do need to make sure your IT support partner understands these kinds of evolving threats and has safeguards in place.

It’s also a good idea to ask which AI tools are being used in your business (especially for filtering emails or automating customer messages). And whether those tools are being regularly reviewed for security risks.

As with most things in cybersecurity, it’s about preparation, not panic.

💬 Have you thought about the risks that come with using AI tools in your business? Or are you still trying to figure out where AI even fits in?

12/09/2025

🚨 There’s a new twist to ransomware… and it’s not good news for businesses 🚨

A group called Anubis has taken ransomware to another level.

Ransomware, if you’re not familiar, is when hackers lock your files and demand a payment (usually in Bitcoin) to unlock them.

It’s been a growing threat for years. Many businesses defend against it with solid backups, so they don’t have to pay up.

But now?

Anubis has introduced a brutal new feature: File wiping.

🧨 If this option is turned on when criminals use RaaS (Ransomware as a Service), it doesn’t encrypt your data like usual. It destroys it.

The filenames and folders still appear, but the contents are wiped clean. Zero KB. Nothing left to recover. No ransom to pay. Just... gone.

Cybercriminals aren’t holding your data hostage anymore. They’re sabotaging your recovery.

This kind of attack completely changes the game. It’s no longer about paying to get your files back. It’s about stopping your business in its tracks and making sure you can’t bounce back quickly.

And there’s a scarier part:

😱 Some of these groups now also steal your data before wiping it

😱 They threaten to leak it publicly, which could mean lawsuits, fines, and lost trust

😱 Some even launch DDoS attacks (which flood your website or systems) to apply more pressure

😱 Others go as far as calling victims directly to demand payment 😳

What should you do? I suggest:

📌 Don’t rely on only one backup. You need an offsite or air-gapped (isolated) backup that can’t be touched by attackers.

📌 Better still, set up immutable backups which can’t be changed by anyone.

📌 Have a tested incident response plan in place. (Think: Who does what, how fast, and who do you call for help.)

📌 Keep your systems updated and your people trained. Most attacks still start with a simple phishing email.

This is about being realistic about how aggressive and creative today’s cybercriminals are.

The silver lining?

If you’re prepared, you can handle this. But if you’re not… well, Anubis and friends are counting on that.

🔐 Is your business prepared for a worst-case scenario? Or are you relying on luck and hoping it never happens?

If you need help keeping your data safe, get in touch.

10/09/2025

If your business was hit by a cyberattack, you’d want to be able to react as quickly as possible, right?

But often hacking groups are given different names by different security companies. And that means you don’t know who’s really behind an attack.

That’s about to change, thanks to Microsoft…

09/09/2025

How does a cybercriminal break into a business?

It’s not always the high-tech hacks you hear about on the news. Sometimes it’s much simpler. And closer to home.

Look at these 20 common ways businesses get hacked. Some might surprise you.

How many could happen in your business?

07/09/2025

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Think twice before clicking “Unsubscribe” on that suspicious looking email. It might do more harm than good.

We’ve all been there.

An annoying email lands in your inbox. Something you didn’t sign up for. And your finger hovers over that “unsubscribe” link.

But if you don’t recognize or trust the sender, clicking that link could make you more of a target, not less 😵‍💫

💡 Why?

Because that button might not be a way out. It might be a trap.

It’s cybercriminals up to their tricks again. Now they’re using fake unsubscribe links as part of their tactics.

One click could:

➡️ Send you to a malicious website designed to steal your info
➡️ Confirm to the attacker that your email address is active (so they send more spam)
➡️ Expose your system to subtle threats without you even knowing

And even if it looks harmless, you’re being pulled out of your safe email app and onto the open internet, where your usual email security protections stop working.

What should you do instead?

💡 Use the built-in unsubscribe tools in your email app. Most platforms (like Outlook and Gmail) have safe options for removing yourself from genuine email lists.

💡 If there’s no trusted unsubscribe option, mark the message as spam. Your email client will learn to filter similar junk in the future.

💡 And if you’re signing up for newsletters or offers, consider using a disposable or “tagged” email address (Gmail lets you do this by adding +something to your address). That way, you can spot what’s legit and filter the rest.

This matters more than ever for businesses. Because if your team starts clicking worrying links, it’s not only their inbox at risk. It’s your entire network.

👀 One wrong click could lead to phishing, malware, or a serious data breach.

So next time a spammy email shows up offering 40% off something you’ve never heard of, don’t just reflexively hit “unsubscribe.”

🧠 When in doubt, don’t click. Mark as spam, delete, and move on.

Have you or your team ever been caught out by a fake unsubscribe link? Or are you already using built-in tools to keep your inbox clean?

06/09/2025

Need to grab something from your phone during a busy workday?

Here’s a new Windows 11 trick to make it effortless (thank me later).

If you're like most business owners, your phone is never far from reach. It’s where stuff lives, like your messages, client calls, files, and sometimes even that photo of a whiteboard sketch from last year.

Now, there’s a new feature in Windows 11 which quietly solves a common frustration: How to quickly mirror your Android phone’s screen to your PC. Without messing about with cables or switching apps.

If you’re using Microsoft’s Phone Link app (which connects your Android phone to your Windows PC), you’ll soon be able to mirror your phone screen just by clicking your phone’s icon in the Start menu panel.

That’s it.

One click. Your phone screen shows up on your desktop.

📱 Need to pull up a two-factor authentication code?
📱 Want to check a client message from WhatsApp or Teams without picking up your phone?
📱 Or show something from your phone in a meeting?

All suddenly much easier 🥳 No need to juggle screens, send yourself links, or email files back and forth.

But first, a couple of things to know:

📌 This only works with certain Android devices (Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi and a few others for now)
📌 The rollout is gradual, so you might not see it right away. It’s tied to the latest version of Windows 11 (23H2 or 24H2), so keep your PC up to date
📌 You’ll need Phone Link set up and your devices connected

🔗 But once it’s working, this tiny shortcut can save a ton of time over the course of your week.

It’s part of Microsoft’s bigger push to make your phone and PC work more like a single, seamless workspace. Kind of like Apple’s Handoff feature, but in the Windows world.

So, if you’re juggling tasks across devices, keep an eye out for this one. It’s a small win that can make your day run smoother (and save you from emailing yourself screenshots again 😅).

💬 Would you use this to speed up your workday? Or are you stuck sending things to yourself the old-fashioned way?

05/09/2025

Very soon you could listen to a quick summary of something you Googled 🎧

Google’s experimenting with a new feature called Audio Overview in Search. It’s still in testing (only available if you opt in through Labs in the US), but it’s giving us a glimpse of how search is evolving once again.

Here’s how it works…

You search for something in Google. Say, “How do lithium-ion batteries work?” If the option’s available, you’ll see a little button that says Generate Audio Overview.

Tap it, wait 30 to 40 seconds, and BOOM, a short audio clip (usually under 5 minutes) plays right there on the search page.

And it’s not your average robotic voice deadpan reading a paragraph. It’s two AI-generated voices having a mini conversation, a little like a super-condensed podcast.

🔍 It’s like the middle ground between “just reading the headline” and falling into a full-on Wikipedia rabbit hole.

What’s cool is:

🤖 You can keep browsing while it plays
🤖 It shows you which websites the AI pulled info from
🤖 You can speed it up, slow it down, or jump to related content

Now, is it perfect?

Of course it isn’t.

The voices still sound AI-ish. And since it pulls from public web pages, sometimes the info can be a bit inconsistent. Especially for opinion-based stuff.

But here’s the bigger picture: This is part of a wider shift in how we interact with information.

Not everyone wants to read long articles. Some people prefer to hear things. Whether you’re an auditory learner, visually impaired, or just multitasking, this is one more way to absorb information on your own terms.

And for business owners? This is a great reminder that the way people search, learn, and consume content is changing fast. AI isn’t just behind the scenes anymore.

Whether we’re ready or not, tools like this are going to become part of everyday life. Now’s a great time to start thinking how your business could use this kind of tech. Or at least be ready for the people who do?

🗣️ What do you think? Would you listen to a mini podcast from your search results. Or would you stick with the old-school scroll?

28/08/2025

Who’s the prettiest girl in the whole wide world??
Lulu is!!

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