Benjamin Jones

Exploring the Microsoft Developer Program: A Free Tool for Azure and M365

Ever thought of developing a program for Azure or M365 without risks? Here’s a safe and free sandbox you probably didn’t know about. What is the Microsoft Developer Program? The Microsoft Developer Program is a fully licensed Azure tenant equipped with sample data like logs, SharePoint files, and

Aug 20, 2023 1 min read

Good-bye, Gmail! Hello, Protonmail!

This weekend I finally did it! I made the move from Gmail to Protonmail. It wasn’t easy and there was much internal conflict as I’ve had the same email address for many years. In this article I want to break down why I moved and what you can

Jul 16, 2023 3 min read

Why You Should Care About the Fine Print: Your Microsoft 365 Account

Ah, the sheer joy of legal jargon! Is there anything better than cuddling up with a long-winded end user agreement or acceptable use policy on a cold night? I know it puts me right to sleep! Okay, you got me. I’m joking. But let me ask you this: have

Jun 29, 2023 3 min read

A Heartbreaking Tale of Financial Scam: Retiree Loses Life Savings in Cryptocurrency Scheme

Introduction: In a devastating turn of events, a Redditor shared a distressing story about their father falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam, resulting in the loss of their entire life savings and retirement funds. The post serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with fraudulent schemes and

Jun 29, 2023 3 min read

Winget: Microsoft's Powerful Tool for Software Management

Most of us Linux users know about the ‘apt’ or ‘yum’ commands, making software installation a breeze. There’s no need to click “next” multiple times or worry about dependencies. Until recently, Windows’ closest counterpart was the laudable community-driven Chocolatey. However, Microsoft decided to jump into the fray in June

Jun 25, 2023 2 min read

Package Mule Scam: Taking Candy from Strangers

Today I bring you another tail from the subreddit Scams. Most of us enjoy getting packages in the mail and we also enjoy helping our friends and loved ones, even friends we haven’t met yet. Does this mean you’ll accept packages from strangers? Didn’t our mothers say

Jun 20, 2023 2 min read

What’s it like working for an MSP?

A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a company that remotely manages a customer’s IT infrastructure and/or end-user systems, typically on a proactive basis and under a subscription model. MSPs serve to offload the IT operations of businesses, allowing them to focus on their core competencies while ensuring their

Jun 17, 2023 5 min read

Voices of Deception: Navigating the Threat of AI-Engineered Kidnap Scams

Imagine you’re at work, sitting at your desk when your cell phone rings. The caller ID displays your daughter’s name. You answer the phone… “Hello, sweetheart, how are you doing?” you ask. “Help me, dad!! I’ve been kidnapped! They’re going to hurt me!” she pleads. The

Jun 10, 2023 2 min read

What's Your Daily Driver?

I get that question a lot, and it’s funny the looks I get when I say, “Windows.” “But, Ben, I thought you were an uber nerd and I thought you’d be running Linux,” is the follow-up statement. For quite some time, I did try running Linux, but it

Jun 8, 2023 2 min read

Exploring the Microsoft Developer Program: A Free Tool for Azure and M365

Good-bye, Gmail! Hello, Protonmail!

Why You Should Care About the Fine Print: Your Microsoft 365 Account

A Heartbreaking Tale of Financial Scam: Retiree Loses Life Savings in Cryptocurrency Scheme

Winget: Microsoft's Powerful Tool for Software Management

Package Mule Scam: Taking Candy from Strangers

What’s it like working for an MSP?

Voices of Deception: Navigating the Threat of AI-Engineered Kidnap Scams

What's Your Daily Driver?

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