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Today is Patch Tuesday: Why It Matters for Your Business

Posted by Ann Westerheim on 4/14/26 10:55 AM

April 2026 Updates Released Today

If your computer prompts you to restart today, you might be tempted to click Remind Me Later and move on with your day.

You wouldn’t be alone.

But that small pop-up is tied to one of the most important cybersecurity habits a business can have: staying current with updates.

Today is Patch Tuesday - the second Tuesday of each month, when Microsoft releases security updates, bug fixes, and system improvements for Windows and other Microsoft products. It happens quietly in the background for most people, but for IT teams and cybersecurity professionals, it’s a date we watch closely every single month. Microsoft publishes these releases through its official Security Update Guide each month.

At Ekaru, we pay attention to Patch Tuesday because these updates often fix the kinds of weaknesses attackers look for first. And while updates may seem routine, falling behind can create real risk.

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Tags: Microsoft Updates, Microsoft Security Patches, cybersecurity





Color Coordinating Your Microsoft Outlook Inbox For Boosted Productivity

Posted by Sarah Carroll on 4/8/26 1:36 PM

Have you noticed your inbox becoming more cluttered? Are you using flagged messages to keep track of important messages and everything else gets lost in the noise of your active inbox? Well, you’re not alone, and there’s a rather colorful solution to assist with organizing your emails that transforms how you interact with your inbox! Emails are more than just keeping in contact with your colleagues and vendors, it’s a task manager, documentation hub, and what keeps your overall daily operations functioning. However, without a structured approach to organization, Outlook can quickly become overwhelming, leading to missed deadlines, overlooked messages, and increased stress.

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Tags: Outlook, Microsoft Outlook, small business technology advice., cybersecurity, Tech Tips





What Happens When You Click “Report Phishing” in Outlook? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Posted by Ann Westerheim on 4/6/26 12:07 PM

 📩 Most employees have seen it. 

That little button in Outlook:
👉 “Report Phishing”
👉 “Report Junk”

During a recent Cybersecurity Town Hall with one of our clients in Boston, someone in the room asked about this button - The question most people haven't asked:

What actually happens when someone clicks it?
And more importantly - is anyone paying attention?

This is worth exploring.

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Tags: Microsoft Outlook, cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Awareness Training





Windows 11 Updates You Can Expect in April 2026

Posted by Sarah Carroll on 4/1/26 1:54 PM

Last month, we discussed Windows 11 Updates that assisted individuals in increasing their overall security posture, productivity workflow, and  expressive various widgets for user experience. As we are a quarter of the way through the year, a new and impactful wave of updates is approaching for those using Windows 11 systems.

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Tags: Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft, Managed Services, cybersecurity, Windows11, Windows 11, New Features





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