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Here’s what’s in store for the last ever Windows ‘Moments’ update Plus, learn all about what Microsoft packed into their last-ever Moments update In late February, Microsoft is releasing its last-ever “Moment” update to Windows 11, called Moment 5. This news matters for all businesses using Windows, whether you’re still rocking Windows 10 or you’re already up to the latest Windows 11 release: Businesses already using Windows 11 can breathe a sigh of relief with this change. For businesses still using Windows 10, it may finally be time to take the plunge. Here’s what you need to know about this change and how it could affect you. What are “Moments”? When Microsoft first released Windows 11, it promised only one major update per year. That was great news for IT pros because it meant more stability and fewer “big” updates. However, because Windows 11 is a product that has to appeal to businesses and consumers alike, this approach didn’t quite survive. Microsoft still holds off on major sy...

If you’re handling email marketing in-house, then we highly recommend digging into your email analytics over the next few weeks. If you see any significant changes or drops (like a higher bounce rate or markedly lower open, conversion, or click-through rates), then it’s possible something about your marketing approach is getting snagged in or flagged by RETVec. Google recently updated the way Gmail responds to spam and malicious emails. On net this is a good thing: less spam and scam email in your employees’ inboxes means less chances for the bad guys to dupe someone into giving away information or credentials. But there’s a possible downside to this update — and there’s a very real chance it could negatively impact your marketing efforts. Here’s what you need to know. Introducing RETVec Yeah, we know: RETVec doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. But that’s the name of Google’s newest weapon in the war against spam. It’s an acronym for Resilient and Efficient Text Vectorizer . (Speaking...