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The Computer Guy NJ is a leading provider of information systems, IT consulting and computer support

Located in Morris County, New Jersey, The Computer Guy NJ is a leading provider of information systems, IT consulting and computer support services for over 15 years. Our staff of Microsoft Certified Professionals deliver world-class consulting, design, implementation, integration, administration and maintenance of computing systems and networks, as well as system support services for both the home and business user.

11/04/2026

Microsoft's latest Copilot update is less about chat and more about AI that works in the background on its own.

According to the October roundup, Microsoft is previewing "Autopilot," an always-on Copilot agent with its own mailbox and files. Reusable "skills" are coming to Copilot Chat in November, and new data-loss-prevention controls in Purview can now cover Copilot. Microsoft calls these dates tentative.

There's also a billing change. Starting December 1, new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licenses bought through partners will have usage-based billing turned on by default. That means extra AI use can be charged on top of the license. Microsoft first said this would start November 2 and has since pushed it back. The default limit is 4,000 Copilot Credits per user per month, and admins can change it.

For a small business, the risk is less about the AI itself and more about a bill nobody expected and data getting into places it shouldn't.

Our advice: before you add licenses, set spending limits, decide who can use the agents, and check which files Copilot can reach.

Is your team using Copilot yet, or still waiting? Questions? Message us or call The Computer Guy NJ at (973) 402-2672.

11/03/2026

If your office files live on a Synology NAS, check its software version today.

Security researchers are tracking a ransomware strain called C3RB3R that has been encrypting Synology NAS devices since early October. It gets in through critical flaws in DSM, Synology's operating system, and it doesn't need a password to do it. Locked files get a ".L0CK3D" extension, and the attackers leave a ransom note behind.

Synology released the fix back in September, so the devices getting hit are mostly ones nobody updated. The ransomware also encrypts any backups stored on the same NAS. A backup that sits right next to the original is not a backup.

What we recommend:
• Update DSM now and turn on automatic updates
• Don't expose the NAS directly to the internet. Use a VPN for remote access
• Turn on 2FA and disable the default "admin" account
• Keep at least one backup copy off the device and disconnected

If you're not sure who's responsible for patching the box in your closet, that's worth sorting out this week.

Questions? Message us or call The Computer Guy NJ at (973) 402-2672.

11/02/2026

💾 When was the last time you actually tested your backups?

Most businesses have "a backup." Far fewer have one they've ever tried to restore from. Ransomware, a dead hard drive, a spilled coffee or an accidental "delete all" can stop a business cold, and the worst time to find out your backup doesn't work is the day you need it. With the year winding down, now is a great time for a quick check-up:

✅ Follow the 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies of your data, on 2 different types of storage, with 1 copy offsite or in the cloud.
✅ Do a test restore. Pick a few files (or a whole folder) and actually bring them back. If it's slow or confusing, better to learn that now.
✅ Don't forget the cloud. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace keep your email and files running, but they aren't a complete backup plan on their own. Check what's covered and for how long.
✅ Keep one copy disconnected or locked from changes. Ransomware can encrypt backups that are always plugged in or syncing.
✅ Write down who does what. If your server, POS or camera system went down tomorrow, who calls whom, and how long can you afford to be offline?

A backup you've never tested is really just a hope. 🙂

Questions? Message us or call The Computer Guy NJ at (973) 402-2672.

11/02/2026

11/01/2026

Great tips

10/30/2026

Today's helper: Nemo

10/27/2026

Today's helper: Finnigan

10/26/2026

🎁 Holiday season is scam season. Is your business ready?

As the holidays approach, scammers ramp up fake delivery notices, phony invoices and urgent "requests from the boss." Busy staff and year-end deadlines make it easier for a bad click to slip through. A few habits go a long way:

✅ Be suspicious of "missed delivery" texts and emails. Go to the carrier's website or app directly instead of clicking the link.
✅ Verify any request for gift cards, wire transfers or new bank details by calling the person at a number you already have. Never reply to the email itself.
✅ Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) for email, banking and your POS or payment systems.
✅ Keep computers, phones and network gear updated. Those patches close the holes attackers look for.
✅ Remind your team: when something feels off, pause and ask. A 30-second check beats a costly cleanup.

Questions about protecting your business this season? Message us or call The Computer Guy NJ at 973-402-2672.

10/23/2026

Your AI bill is about to work more like your electric bill.

Starting December 1, Microsoft's more advanced Copilot features will be billed by usage, at a penny per "credit." New Copilot Business licenses will have this turned on by default, with a cap of 4,000 credits per user per month. Everyday Copilot use stays at the flat per-user price, and existing licenses aren't affected.

Before you buy or add Copilot seats, get a usage estimate, set spending limits on day one, and decide who really needs the advanced features.

Are you budgeting for AI as a fixed cost or a variable one?

https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/guidance/Copilot-Credits

10/23/2026

Oh boy ... Was bound to happen with the bad customer service and mountains of debt .

Optimum Communications is preparing to file for chapter 11 to hand control to creditors and weather billions of dollars in approaching debt maturities, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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