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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.

If you’ve ever found yourself waiting for File Explorer to respond… or wondered why half of it still flashes white when ...
11/25/2025

If you’ve ever found yourself waiting for File Explorer to respond… or wondered why half of it still flashes white when you’re using dark mode… this one’s for you.

Microsoft has quietly rolled out a series of much-needed improvements to File Explorer. And they’re exactly the kind of polish users have been asking for.

Let’s start with the obvious one: Dark mode 🌙

Up until now, dark mode in File Explorer has been… inconsistent.

You’d turn it on, but then your copy or delete pop-ups, confirmation boxes, and even progress bars would still appear with bright white backgrounds.

It completely broke the immersion (and, let’s be honest, looked pretty ugly).

That’s finally changing. In the new build, dark mode now applies everywhere, even to those pop-ups and dialog boxes.

It’s smoother, more cohesive, and far easier on the eyes.

But that’s not all…

Microsoft’s also working under the hood.

It’s made performance improvements to how File Explorer handles cloud files and right-click menus. Both long-time pain points for Windows 11 fans. If you’ve noticed slow response times when accessing files from OneDrive or SharePoint, these updates should make things snappier.

And there’s a nice little bonus tweak too 🎛️

You’ll soon be able to move the pop-up panels for brightness, volume, airplane mode, and virtual desktops to a different part of your screen.

Before they always appeared at the bottom, which could be awkward if you were watching a movie with subtitles or playing a game. Now, you’ll be able to shift them to the top or top-left for a cleaner experience.

Of course, one long-requested change is still missing: Being able to move the entire taskbar (a Windows 10 feature that hasn’t made its comeback). But hey, baby steps.

It’s clear Microsoft is finally giving Windows 11 the refinement it deserves.

💬 What do you think? Are these the improvements you’ve been waiting for, or is there another Windows 11 fix still top of your wish list?

Are you old enough to feel nostalgic for the old days of the internet? Do you ever wish you could go back and see what y...
11/24/2025

Are you old enough to feel nostalgic for the old days of the internet?

Do you ever wish you could go back and see what your favorite website looked like 10 or 20 years ago?

Well, guess what?

An internet time machine exists.

It’s called the Wayback Machine, and it’s part of something called the Internet Archive. Basically, the world’s backup drive for the entire web.

Since 1996, it’s been quietly saving copies of websites before they disappear forever. And recently it hit a mind-blowing milestone:�

🌐 1 trillion web pages archived.

That’s trillion with a “T”.

Or roughly 21 million DVDs worth of data. (Remember those?) 💿

You can use it to visit all kinds of internet history too. The very first version of Amazon, the original YouTube homepage, even your old business website if it’s been around a while.

It’s equal parts fascinating and cringe-inducing.

But here’s what’s really interesting: The Internet Archive exists because the web is shockingly fragile.

Websites vanish all the time.

One server crash, one redesign, or one company closure… and p**f, years of work and culture are gone.

Sound familiar?

Businesses do the same thing every day.

We assume our data (files, emails, client records, photos) will always be there… until it isn’t.

The truth is, nothing digital is permanent unless you back it up.

The Internet Archive does it for humanity’s knowledge.
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You should do it for your business.

Because if they can keep a trillion web pages safe for 30 years, surely you can keep your client data backed up for the next three 😉

💬 What old website would you love to revisit on the Wayback Machine?

🏢 Imagine walking into your office, connecting to the Wi-Fi… and instantly, Microsoft Teams updates your status to say: ...
11/23/2025

🏢 Imagine walking into your office, connecting to the Wi-Fi… and instantly, Microsoft Teams updates your status to say: “In the office.”

No typing, no toggling, no forgetting to update your location. Teams will just know.

That’s what Microsoft is working on right now.

The new feature will automatically detect when someone connects to the company’s Wi-Fi network and set their work location accordingly.

On the surface, that sounds handy.

It means less confusion about who’s where. Especially in hybrid teams where some people are remote, some in-office, and others constantly moving between sites.

But as with most new tech, there’s another side to it.

Let’s talk about the pros first 👍

It could make planning and communication smoother.

Managers won’t have to chase people to check if they’re in today or working from home.

Colleagues can see immediately who’s available for an in-person chat versus who’s only online.

It might even help with desk booking systems or meeting room management, saving time and avoiding awkward “I thought you were here today!” moments.

But here’s where it gets a bit tricky 🤔

The line between useful tracking and surveillance can get blurry very quickly.

Many people are understandably uncomfortable with the idea of software automatically reporting their location. Even if it’s just “office Wi-Fi = in the office”.

From an IT perspective, it’s not exactly spying. It’s just reading the network connection.

But perception matters. Employees need to understand what’s being tracked, why, and what isn’t.

If handled well, this feature could be another tool for smarter collaboration.

If handled poorly, it could feel like Big Brother has joined your Teams channel.

For business owners, this is the key takeaway: Transparency is everything.

Before rolling out any kind of workplace monitoring or automation, explain it clearly. Tell your team what’s being used, what data it captures, and how it benefits them. Make it a conversation, not a surprise.

Is it about efficiency? Accountability? Or culture? The answer will look different for every team.

💬 What do you think? Would this kind of feature make your business run smoother, or is it a step too far into monitoring?

💻 Here’s something that might surprise you…Even though Windows 10 reached the end of its life back in October, a lot of ...
11/22/2025

💻 Here’s something that might surprise you…

Even though Windows 10 reached the end of its life back in October, a lot of people (and businesses) are still using it every single day.

And I get it.

Windows 10 has been familiar, reliable, and for many, “good enough”.

Upgrading can feel like more hassle than it’s worth. Especially when everything seems to still be working just fine.

But here’s the problem 👇

When Microsoft ends support for an operating system, it’s not just about missing out on shiny new features.

It’s about security.

No more security updates. No more fixes for new vulnerabilities. No more protection against evolving threats.

That means every device still running Windows 10 has its front door unlocked. Not because you meant to leave it unlocked, but because you didn’t realize the lock had stopped working.

Hackers know this too.

The moment an operating system stops being patched, it becomes an easy target. Malware writers keep lists of vulnerabilities in outdated systems, ready to exploit them the moment official support ends.

For many businesses, the hesitation to upgrade isn’t ignorance. It comes down to resources.

Upgrading costs money, time, and effort. And for some, there are older apps or systems that only work on Windows 10.

But here’s the reality: The longer you stay on unsupported tech, the more you pay in hidden costs, from IT firefighting to downtime to cyber risk.

Upgrading is about protecting your data, your clients, and your reputation.

And you don’t have to do it all at once. A smart migration plan can spread the cost and minimize disruption.

So, if you’re still on Windows 10, take this as your gentle nudge. Now’s the time to plan your move. The sooner you modernize, the safer and smoother things will be.

Tell me, is your business still running Windows 10 anywhere? What’s holding you back from upgrading?

🤖 Managers now trust AI more than their junior employees… so what does that say about the workplace?According to new res...
11/21/2025

🤖 Managers now trust AI more than their junior employees… so what does that say about the workplace?

According to new research, 81% of people now use AI tools at work. And more than half use them every day to save time.

So far, so good. AI is officially mainstream.

But here’s where it gets interesting (and maybe a little uncomfortable): Managers are starting to trust AI more than they trust junior staff.

Yep.

The survey found that senior leaders are more confident in what AI can do than in what their newer employees can deliver.

In fact, most managers said they’d find it easier to manage AI agents than people.

That’s a big statement.

It shows how far AI has come. But also how wide the trust gap has grown between generations of workers.

And it’s not hard to see why.

Many junior employees say they feel judged or even “lazy” when they use AI tools. They worry that managers will think they’re cutting corners rather than being efficient.

But the truth is, AI doesn’t make people lazy. It makes them faster.

What matters is how we use it.

If leaders view AI as a partner rather than a replacement, it can help every team member, junior or senior, focus on what humans do best. That’s creativity, empathy, and big-picture thinking.

The real challenge for businesses right now isn’t whether to use AI. It’s how to build trust around it.

That means:
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✅ Clear guidance on when and how to use AI responsibly�
✅ Training that gives everyone the confidence to use it well�
✅ A culture where using smart tools is seen as smart work, not cheating

Because let’s face it, the businesses that figure this out first will have happier, more productive teams and a big competitive edge.

🤔 What do you think? Would you trust an AI agent as much as a junior employee? Or is that going too far?

11/20/2025

Ever find yourself thinking, “There must be an easier way to type this”?

Windows 11 has a new tool called Fluid Dictation that might just be the answer.

It lets you speak instead of type.

And the AI cleans it up as you go.

That means fewer mistakes, better grammar, and less editing.

It even removes all your “umms” and “ahhs”.

This all happens on your device, so your words stay private.

The only catch? You’ll need a Copilot+ PC to use it.

Curious if this could help your team work smarter? Get in touch.

That’s your tech update, more next week.

09/30/2025

In just over two weeks, Microsoft ends free support for Windows 10 as it reaches end of life.

If your business is still using it, this is going to affect you. And you’ll need to make some quick decisions on what you do next to stay safe.

Here’s what you need to know…

🛑 Cybersecurity is starting to break smaller businesses.And not because they don’t care, either. New research from the W...
09/29/2025

🛑 Cybersecurity is starting to break smaller businesses.

And not because they don’t care, either.

New research from the World Economic Forum shows what many SMBs already know deep down… keeping up with cybersecurity is becoming unsustainable.

👉 71% of cyber leaders say small businesses have hit a critical tipping point
👉 35% say their cyber resilience is simply not good enough
👉 And that number has increased sevenfold since 2022

The pressure is building. Fast.

Here’s the reality:

🧠 Many small businesses are embracing cloud, AI, hybrid work, and digital tools to stay competitive. But they don’t always have the internal expertise to secure those systems.

💰 Budgets are tight. Hiring cybersecurity specialists isn’t always an option.

🧑‍💻 The IT team? Often one person wearing ten hats.

🧱 The threat landscape is growing faster than most can track. Let alone respond to.

Add in overworked staff, outdated tools, and constant compliance demands, and you’ve got the perfect storm.

And cybercriminals know it.

In fact, SMBs are now deliberate targets. Not just collateral damage.

Why?

Because they’re often the weak link in the supply chain for bigger companies. And they’re easier to breach, usually running the same off-the-shelf tools in default configurations.

Attacks are getting smarter too:

👾 AI-driven phishing and deepfakes are making scams more convincing
👾 Ransomware-as-a-service is making it easier for criminals to hit smaller targets
👾 Cloud and identity-based attacks are rising fast

So… what can your business do?

Luckily, you don’t have to do it all alone.

🤝 Partnering with a managed security provider (like us) can help you monitor threats, patch vulnerabilities, and respond faster, without burning out your team.

🔐 Automating key security tasks like access control and patch management can drastically reduce risk.

⚠️ Smart prioritization. Focusing on the highest-risk areas first can make a big impact with a small team.

ℹ️ Leaning on other small businesses, associations, or support groups can keep you informed and connected without the need for in-house specialists.

The truth is, cybersecurity is a business resilience issue. And the risk of doing nothing is far greater than the cost of getting help.

💬 Is your business feeling the pressure? I’d love to help - drop me a DM.

Does it seem like your team is working harder than ever… but still not getting enough done? You might not be imagining t...
09/28/2025

Does it seem like your team is working harder than ever… but still not getting enough done?

You might not be imagining that 🤔

Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index just dropped, and it confirms something a lot of business owners have been sensing for a while: The modern workday has become infinite ♾️

No clear start.

No real end.

Just a constant stream of emails, chats, and meetings.

And it’s KILLING productivity ☠️

Based on trillions of signals from Microsoft 365 (emails, Teams messages, meeting times), the data paints a stark picture:

⏰ 40% of people check email before 6am

💬 By 8am, Teams chat overtakes email

🕘 Meetings pile up from 9am to 3pm (Tuesdays are the worst)

🌙 Meetings after 8pm are up 16% year-on-year

📧 20% of us check email on weekends before noon

The result?

Employees are being interrupted every 2 minutes. And they’re never fully switching off.

But I’m not talking about burnout (though that’s real too). Instead, let’s discuss why productivity is stalling, even when your team feels “always on”.

Here’s what’s getting in the way:

🚫 Too many distractions
🚫 No time for deep work
🚫 No boundaries between work and life
🚫 Too much admin, not enough value-driven work

What’s the fix?

💡 Microsoft says AI could help. But only if we rethink how we work, not just automate what’s broken.

That means:

✔️ Creating space in the day for real focus
✔️ Using tools like Copilot to summarize meetings and manage information overload
✔️ Setting clearer expectations around out-of-hours communication
✔️ Prioritizing value, not volume

Because the answer isn’t “do more with less”. It’s do less of what DOESN’T matter.

🧠 Want to help your team feel more focused and less frazzled? Start by asking: “When during the day do we get time to think?”

Siiiiiiigh 😒I hate to be the bearer of bad news… again. But there’s a new kind of malware making the rounds. And your se...
09/27/2025

Siiiiiiigh 😒

I hate to be the bearer of bad news… again. But there’s a new kind of malware making the rounds.

And your security software might not even see it coming.

Most business owners think that if they have a good software running, they’re covered.

But cyberthreats are evolving fast. This new attack technique proves just how worrying things have become.

Researchers have uncovered a browser-based malware campaign that uses trusted websites like Google .com to slip past traditional security tools.

Yes, Google.

😈 Hackers are hiding malicious code inside compromised websites (often ecommerce checkout pages).

That code includes a seemingly harmless link to a real Google OAuth address (used for login/logout).

But hidden inside that link is a payload (a piece of code that waits quietly, then activates only if certain conditions are met, like if you’re making a purchase).

Once triggered, it opens a connection to a hacker-controlled server, right inside your browser session.

No files downloaded. No suspicious popups. Just invisible code doing real-time damage in the background.

Why is this a problem?

Because this type of attack:

🚫 Flies under the radar of security software
🚫 Bypasses DNS filters and firewalls (because it uses a trusted domain)
🚫 Evades detection by looking totally normal until the moment it activates

It’s the cybersecurity equivalent of a thief walking in the front door dressed as a delivery person.

So, how can you protect yourself and your business?

🟢 Separate browsing for sensitive tasks. Don’t do banking or payroll on the same browser session you use for casual browsing
🟢 Be cautious of unfamiliar ecommerce sites. If something feels off, especially during checkout, back away
🟢 Use browser isolation or content filtering tools. These are advanced but increasingly necessary for businesses handling sensitive data
🟢 Talk to your IT support provider about monitoring browser behavior, not just downloaded files

This type of malware shows us that threats aren’t always where you expect them. They're not in your inbox or in a suspicious download. They're quietly hiding in “safe” places, waiting for the right moment.

The best defense?

Stay aware. Stay updated. And make sure your cybersecurity tools are built for today’s internet, not yesterday’s threats.

👀 Have you ever had a close call with malware that looked totally legitimate? Would your team know what to look for?

Cybercriminals don’t clock off.While your team sleeps, eats, and unwinds… attackers are scanning, phishing, and sneaking...
09/26/2025

Cybercriminals don’t clock off.

While your team sleeps, eats, and unwinds… attackers are scanning, phishing, and sneaking in.

This is how active the threat is around the clock. And why your cybersecurity needs to work 24/7, not just office hours….

🤖 Thinking of replacing your customer service team with AI bots? You might want to think twice.AI is everywhere right no...
09/24/2025

🤖 Thinking of replacing your customer service team with AI bots?

You might want to think twice.

AI is everywhere right now. And it can do amazing things. It can speed up tasks, handle simple queries, and free up your team to focus on the bigger stuff.

But here’s the reality: Most businesses aren’t ditching human support any time soon.

In fact, a new report says 95% of companies now plan to keep human agents in place. Because AI still isn’t quite ready to handle everything on its own.

What’s going on?

Here’s the good stuff about AI bots:

🤖 They’re great for repetitive questions (“Where’s my order?”, “What’s your return policy?”)
🤖 They’re fast and available 24/7
🤖 They can reduce pressure on your support team

But here’s why businesses are hitting the brakes…

🧑 Customers still prefer talking to humans. Only 7% trust AI more for resolving issues
🧑 AI struggles with complex or emotional situations (imagine explaining a billing mix-up to a bot...)
🧑 Failed implementations can be surprisingly expensive
🧑 And many businesses just aren’t set up with the data or systems to make AI work well yet

Even IBM, a big AI advocate, says this isn’t a plug-and-play fix. If you want AI to really help customers, you need to redesign the whole process, not just bolt a chatbot onto your website and cross your fingers.

💬 The sweet spot may be a hybrid approach, where AI handles the easy stuff, and humans step in for the rest. That’s where the best customer experiences are happening.

Your customers still want to feel heard. And while AI can offer speed and efficiency, empathy is still a human superpower.

If you’re exploring AI in your business, great. But make sure it’s enhancing your service, not replacing the very thing your customers value most: Human connection.

Would you trust a bot to fix your biggest customer issue? Or would you want a real person on the line?

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