We've all been there: rushing to grab your USB drive only to be stopped in your tracks by an ominous warning about "safely removing" it first. But does this advice from the days of yore still apply in the era of Windows 10 and 11

Way back when, forgetting to eject a drive before unplugging could lead to all sorts of issues. Partially saved files, corrupted documents, blue screens of death oh the horror! Tech websites and manuals drilled it into our heads that the "Safely Remove Hardware" notification was not to be ignored. Failure to follow procedure meant facing the wrath of your poor, suffering PC.

For years, enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been a cornerstone of account and device security. While MFA remains essential, the threat landscape has evolved, making some older methods less effective.

The most common form of MFA, four- or six-digit codes sent via SMS, is convenient and familiar, and it’s certainly better than relying on passwords alone. However, SMS is an outdated technology, and cybercriminals have developed reliable ways to bypass it. For organizations handling sensitive data, SMS-based MFA is no longer sufficient. It’s time to adopt the next generation of phishing-resistant MFA to stay ahead of today’s attackers.

Yep, today was a washout day, thought I had it all set with 2 projects lined up. Well, the first was a site not ready with a cut in pay and the second ended up being cancelled. Funny thing is I had a feeling the first was going to be an issue when I realized the location. And a bummer that it was scheduled for 8am in the morning which is rare lately for me to accept projects for this early in the morning. 

So now off to see what the rest of the week will bring.