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ChatGPT's Response to Yesterday's Blog Post
An image so good I used it twice ;) So... how meta is it to have a blog post about a ChatGPT conversation and then follow that up with a blog post about ChatGPT's response to a blog post to a ChatGPT conversation... Eeeeny-who. After my adventures yesterday I decided to throw one more bit of analysis at my conversation to see what insights we could learn. I copy and pasted the entire article from yesterday beneath this statement. Howard: there are actually at least 16 inst
Howard Rabb
Nov 193 min read


ChatGPT get's it wrong, constantly
An unironically AI created image about an overconfident AI model. It took three tries :) Annoyed at a Proxmox article on how to setup ACME Certificate renewals I decided, against my better judgement to just ask ChatGPT. What came next however... was incredible. (and not in a good way) I present the abridged conversation below, along with my commentary. This conversation was with a paid ChatGPT subscription using GPT v5.1 with a custom prompt that asks the model to think
Howard Rabb
Nov 1811 min read


Amazon pauses $1 Billion O365 Rollout over security concerns
I am not a Microsoft or Amazon fanboy. In fact, the idea of blindly supporting or defending a multibillion-dollar corporation for...
Howard Rabb
Jan 243 min read


Fortigate Vulnerability CVE-2024-55591
Fortinet is kicking off 2025 with a Zero-Day attack on its firewalls. Make sure you're patched Immediate Action is Critical A critical...
Howard Rabb
Jan 233 min read


SSL VPN: Con Te Partirò (It’s Time to Say Goodbye)
“Time to say goodbye… to outdated tech that just doesn’t make sense anymore.” If SSL VPNs were a song, they’d be a classic—once a...
Howard Rabb
Nov 26, 20242 min read


D-Link reminds us all why even small businesses need properly supported hardware
In a move that has raised serious security concerns, D-Link recently announced it would not be issuing a security patch for a critical...
Howard Rabb
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Microsoft blames everyone else for their mistake in mislabeling Server 2025 Update
At least they didn't say "you're holding it wrong" In a turn of events that’s been equal parts frustrating and entertaining for IT admins...
Howard Rabb
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Ready to upgrade to Windows Server 2025? KB5044284 says you are whether you want it or not
A recent update has caused an unexpected and potentially disruptive issue for businesses relying on Windows Server 2022. The release of...
Howard Rabb
Nov 5, 20242 min read


How North Korean hackers infiltrated Global IT companies
Early in 2020 when 256 Solutions was just starting on its journey (I hate how that sounds as much as you do, I'm using the word Journey...
Howard Rabb
Oct 28, 20243 min read


Why Many PCs Can’t Upgrade to Windows 11
As businesses look ahead to the October 14, 2025, end-of-support deadline for Windows 10, many are discovering that upgrading to Windows...
Howard Rabb
Oct 26, 20244 min read


Windows 10 KB5045594 fixes issue with some Multi Function Printers
On October 22, 2024 , Microsoft released the KB5045594 preview update for Windows 10 version 22H2, aimed at resolving several issues and...
Howard Rabb
Oct 24, 20243 min read


CVE-2024-47575 - Critical Zero-Day Exploited in the wild for FortiManager
FortiManager API Vulnerability (CVE-2024-47575): Critical Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild On October 23, 2024 , Fortinet disclosed a...
Howard Rabb
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Why Staying on Windows 10 is Risky
When Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10, it will stop providing the critical security patches, bug fixes, and feature...
Howard Rabb
Oct 23, 20244 min read


Windows 10: With 1 year to go, most businesses have no exit plan
Countdown to the End: Why Your Business Needs a Windows 10 Exit Plan As of a few days ago, we are exactly one year away from a critical...
Howard Rabb
Oct 18, 20243 min read


iPhone running slow? Maybe you're holding it wrong or maybe you need 10 tips to speed up your phone
How to Speed Up a Slow iPhone: Easy Fixes You Can Try Today Is your iPhone starting to feel more like a snail than the powerful device it...
Howard Rabb
Oct 4, 20243 min read


Oopsie Poopsie - Windows 11 KB5043145 update causes boot loops and blue screens
Windows 11 Update Strikes Again: Reboot Loops and Blue Screens Galore Who has two thumbs and an RMM platform that prevented Microsoft's...
Howard Rabb
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Google Workspaces AI is vulnerable to Prompt Injection Attacks
Understanding the Email Attack Vector in Google Workspace AI Jason Martin and Kenneth Yeung at Hidden Layer have released more details on...
Howard Rabb
Oct 1, 20244 min read


ChatGPT: How a hacker could steal your entire conversaton history
ChatGPT Memory Vulnerability: What Hamilton Businesses Need to Know You’ve probably heard a lot about the benefits of AI tools like...
Howard Rabb
Sep 25, 20244 min read


Google Fixes High-Severity Flaw in Chrome - CVE-2024-7971
Google has recently released crucial security updates to fix a high-severity vulnerability in its Chrome browser, which has been actively...
Howard Rabb
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Building a Cybersecurity Culture
Cybersecurity: How to Build a Strong Culture and Protect Your Hamilton Business In today's digital world, cyberattacks are a constant...
Howard Rabb
Aug 20, 20244 min read
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