The Small Business
Cyber Security Guy
Welcome to my personal blog — a space where I share my own views, opinions, and insights on technology, cyber security, and the realities of working in IT.
This blog is entirely personal. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are mine alone. They do not represent the views, policies, or positions of my employer, past or present, or any organisation I’m associated with professionally or personally.
Expect a mix of:
Straight-talking advice for small businesses
Honest takes on cyber security and IT trends
The occasional rant
A few war stories from the frontlines (names removed to protect the guilty)
With over 40 years in the industry, I’ve seen a lot — some of it brilliant, some of it baffling.
This blog is where I unpack all of it.
Windows 11’s April Update Quietly Installs Web Server Folder – Because Why the F*** Not?
Microsoft’s April 2025 Windows 11 update (KB5036893) has pulled a fast one, quietly creating a C:\inetpub folder on machines that have never had IIS installed. No changelog entry.
No heads-up. Just a mysterious web server directory suddenly appearing across the fleet. Whether you’re managing personal laptops or enterprise desktops, this isn’t just clutter—it’s a potential security red flag.
IT pros are furious, forums are lighting up, and Microsoft? Silent. Again. If you thought updates couldn’t get worse, think again.
Here’s why this bizarre move should have every sysadmin on high alert and reaching for the patch rollback button.
Microsoft Accidentally Nukes Copilot – Because Of Course They Did
Just when you thought Microsoft couldn't top their Exchange meltdown, they go full send and accidentally delete their own AI assistant from Windows 11. No warning, no prompt—just poof. Gone. It's as if someone at Redmond duct-taped down the ‘F**k Around and Find Out’ button and walked away.
What’s next? Windows Update deciding Task Manager is ‘problematic’? Edge forcibly replacing all your passwords with ‘BingLovesYou123’? Buckle up—because this one’s a mess. Read on and prepare to rage.
⚠️ Full Disclaimer
This is my personal blog. The views, opinions, and content shared here are mine and mine alone. They do not reflect or represent the views, beliefs, or policies of:
My employer
Any current or past clients, suppliers, or partners
Any other organisation I’m affiliated with in any capacity
Nothing here should be taken as formal advice — legal, technical, financial, or otherwise. If you’re making decisions for your business, always seek professional advice tailored to your situation.
Where I mention products, services, or companies, that’s based purely on my own experience and opinions — I’m not being paid to promote anything. If that ever changes, I’ll make it clear.
In short: This is my personal space to share my personal views. No one else is responsible for what’s written here — so if you have a problem with something, take it up with me, not my employer.