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Critical PHP flaws: five questions to ask your web team today

On the night of 2026-10-21, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi posted on X urging site operators to apply a PHP fix as soon as possible. If that’s difficult, she said, temporarily taking a website offline is one effective way to reduce the risk. A prime minister weighing in on a programming language patch is unusual, and it tells you how serious this one is.

Securityby: Rick CogleyReading Time: 3 min

Beyond File Explorer: Better File Managers for Windows

You want to move a batch of files from one folder to another, so you open a second File Explorer window, drag it into position next to the first, and hope you drop the files in the right place. File Explorer handles this, but it doesn’t make it easy.

Windowsby: Rick CogleyReading Time: 6 min

Stay Focused While Working from Home! How to Create a Comfortable Digital Environment

Since the pandemic, working from home has become the new normal. Without commuting, many people feel they have more time and find it easier to maintain a healthy work-life balance, which can even boost motivation. On the other hand, remote work often brings new challenges: eye strain, shoulder and back pain, lack of focus, and feeling overwhelmed by too much information—what we might call “digital fatigue.” In this article, I’ll share some practical IT-based tips to help you create a comfortable, “fatigue-free” work-from-home environment.

Ways of Workingby: ShioriReading Time: 3 min

How to spot ZIP bombs and macro viruses in email attachments

Have you ever opened an email attachment without thinking twice? Files labeled “Invoice”, “Report”, or “Meeting materials” may look routine — but some are cleverly disguised traps that can cause system failures or data breaches. This post highlights two common threats in corporate environments: ZIP bombs and macro viruses.

Securityby: SKReading Time: 2 min

Windows runas: open admin tools without logging off

In day-to-day IT support, situations often come up like:
“I normally work with a standard user account, but sometimes I need admin rights to uninstall drivers or access admin web consoles.” Logging off and switching accounts every time is tedious. That’s where the built-in Windows runas command comes in handy. It lets you run programs using an admin account only when needed, without changing your main login.

Windowsby: KabayaReading Time: 3 min

QWERTY vs. JIS keyboards and what the F1–F12 keys do

The keyboard we use every day without a second thought. While we take typing for granted, haven’t you ever wondered, “Why are the keys arranged this way?” or “What are the F1 to F12 keys for?” or “What exactly is the Fn key?” This time, let’s explore how the keyboard layout evolved into its current form and delve into the roles of the function keys and the Fn key.

Peripheralsby: YMReading Time: 6 min

Auto-start a Dell PC after a power outage with AC Recovery

In business environments, it’s not uncommon to run into situations where a PC doesn’t automatically restart after a Windows update, or remains powered off after a power outage. This can become a real problem, especially for PCs used for remote access or unattended operations like surveillance or server-related tasks. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to configure the BIOS setting on Dell Optiplex PCs (e.g., 7060) so that the system will automatically power on after power is restored.

Troubleshootingby: KabayaReading Time: 2 min

IT terms you think you know: what is a server? Hot

A Simple Explanation of a Common IT Term: “Server.” You’ve probably heard the word many times, but when someone asks, “Can you explain what it is?” — many people find themselves at a loss for words. In this article, we’ll give a gentle and beginner-friendly explanation of the term “server,” which you might know the sound of, but not fully understand.

Networkby: KCReading Time: 2 min

Is it safe to just yank your USB device?

After using a USB drive, you may wonder: “Can I just pull it out, or do I need to safely eject it?” The answer depends on your system and timing. Here’s a quick breakdown of what “Safely Remove Hardware” actually means and when it matters.

Windowsby: SKReading Time: 2 min