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[AI](https://blog.cns.global/tag/ai) [Copilot](https://blog.cns.global/tag/copilot) [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [Cyber Resilience](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cyber-resilience) [Surface](https://blog.cns.global/tag/surface) [Citrix](https://blog.cns.global/tag/citrix) [End user security](https://blog.cns.global/tag/end-user-security) [Endpoint device management](https://blog.cns.global/tag/endpoint-device-management) [cloud](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cloud) [Governance and compliance](https://blog.cns.global/tag/governance-and-compliance) [Intune](https://blog.cns.global/tag/intune) [Citrix Licensing](https://blog.cns.global/tag/citrix-licensing) [DaaS](https://blog.cns.global/tag/daas) [ALL](https://blog.cns.global) [![staying-safe-on-social-media](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_1849612880_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg?width=4000&height=2667&name=AdobeStock_1849612880_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/helping-people-stay-safe-online-a-simple-guide-for-it-pros) 6 min read #### [Helping people stay safe online: a simple guide for IT pros](https://blog.cns.global/helping-people-stay-safe-online-a-simple-guide-for-it-pros) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 5/11/26, 9:57 AM As IT professionals, we live and breathe technology, but many of our friends and relatives don’t. In fact, some find even basic digital tasks overwhelming. I’m constantly being asked for technical advice.As if I have the magic formula that will... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [Cyber Resilience](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cyber-resilience) [End user security](https://blog.cns.global/tag/end-user-security) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/helping-people-stay-safe-online-a-simple-guide-for-it-pros) [![copilot-changes-everything-on-surface-pro](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_1618596102_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg?width=6000&height=4000&name=AdobeStock_1618596102_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/how-copilot-changes-everything-on-surface-pro) 5 min read #### [The power of AI: how Copilot changes everything on Surface Pro](https://blog.cns.global/how-copilot-changes-everything-on-surface-pro) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 2/26/26, 11:53 AM AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s changing the way we work, create, and stay connected. At the heart of all this? Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs, with the Surface Pro leading the charge. These devices aren’t just about looking pretty or running... [Copilot](https://blog.cns.global/tag/copilot) [Surface](https://blog.cns.global/tag/surface) [AI](https://blog.cns.global/tag/ai) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/how-copilot-changes-everything-on-surface-pro) [![surface-laptop-13](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/SUR24_COMMR_H_Rational_D_13_01_16x9_RGB.png?width=8192&height=4608&name=SUR24_COMMR_H_Rational_D_13_01_16x9_RGB.png)](https://blog.cns.global/the-three-most-powerful-surface-laptops) 5 min read #### [The three most powerful Surface laptops: where AI meets premium design](https://blog.cns.global/the-three-most-powerful-surface-laptops) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 1/12/26, 10:42 AM Microsoft just took the Surface Laptop to a whole new level with the Copilot+ PCs. You get sharp looks, top-tier hardware, and a real boost from AI features baked in. If you want power and flexibility, these three models really shine. Surface... [Copilot](https://blog.cns.global/tag/copilot) [Surface](https://blog.cns.global/tag/surface) [AI](https://blog.cns.global/tag/ai) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/the-three-most-powerful-surface-laptops) [![surface-pro-OLED](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/SUR24_COMMR_BR_Rational_D2_01_16x9_RGB-1.png?width=8192&height=4608&name=SUR24_COMMR_BR_Rational_D2_01_16x9_RGB-1.png)](https://blog.cns.global/meet-the-new-surface-pro-copilot-pcs) 5 min read #### [Meet the new Surface Pro Copilot+ PCs](https://blog.cns.global/meet-the-new-surface-pro-copilot-pcs) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 1/12/26, 9:56 AM Microsoft isn’t just tweaking old models; they’ve completely shifted what a PC can do. The latest Surface Pro lineup puts AI right at the center, turning your daily workflow into something smoother, faster, and honestly, more impressive. It doesn’t... 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[cloud](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cloud) [Governance and compliance](https://blog.cns.global/tag/governance-and-compliance) [Cyber Resilience](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cyber-resilience) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/azure-advisor-your-built-in-guide-to-cloud-optimisation) [![Stop Letting Your Browser Babysit Your Passwords](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_507970416-1.jpeg?width=6144&height=3456&name=AdobeStock_507970416-1.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/stop-letting-your-browser-babysit-your-passwords) 6 min read #### [Stop Letting Your Browser Babysit Your Passwords](https://blog.cns.global/stop-letting-your-browser-babysit-your-passwords) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 10/3/25, 12:39 PM Let's be honest - saving passwords in a web browser seems extremely convenient. Chrome or Edge offers to save them; all that needs to happen next is clicking "yes." But could there be potential risks here? But here's the thing: just because... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [End user security](https://blog.cns.global/tag/end-user-security) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/stop-letting-your-browser-babysit-your-passwords) [![rethinking-passwords-NIST-guidelines](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_1333558234.jpeg?width=4096&height=2160&name=AdobeStock_1333558234.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/rethinking-passwords-what-the-latest-nist-guidelines-mean-for-you) 6 min read #### [Rethinking Passwords: What the Latest NIST Guidelines Mean for You](https://blog.cns.global/rethinking-passwords-what-the-latest-nist-guidelines-mean-for-you) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 8/14/25, 10:45 AM I recently discussed why going passwordless is the future of security, yet many organisations and technologies still need time to adjust. Passwords remain popular today and may remain used for some time to come; NIST guidelines in Special... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.cns.global/tag/cybersecurity) [End user security](https://blog.cns.global/tag/end-user-security) [Read More >](https://blog.cns.global/rethinking-passwords-what-the-latest-nist-guidelines-mean-for-you) [![passwordless-is-better](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_226438701.jpeg?width=4966&height=3020&name=AdobeStock_226438701.jpeg)](https://blog.cns.global/better-security-ditch-the-password) 5 min read #### [Better security? Ditch the password](https://blog.cns.global/better-security-ditch-the-password) ![Picture of Alex Weeks](https://blog.cns.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg?width=30&name=Alex-Weeks-Author-Pics.jpg) [Alex Weeks:](https://blog.cns.global/author/alex-weeks) 6/6/25, 10:17 AM Passwords are no longer the gold standard for security. They are the weakest link. Despite decades of training users to create complex passwords and Identity Management solutions providing higher levels of encryption, hackers continue to bypass... 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