School’s out, hurricane season’s in, and the tech headlines are hotter than a Folly Beach parking lot at noon. Microsoft slipped in a surprise Windows patch, GPU makers flexed new muscles, and cyber-crooks tried to empty QuickBooks wallets faster than you can say “bolo tie.” Here’s everything Charleston-area families, entrepreneurs, and small-business owners need to know—no geek-speak required.
News For The Week:
Windows 11 Emergency Patch Fixes Boot-Loop Blues
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/may-31-2025-kb5062170-os-builds-22621-5415-and-22631-5415-out-of-band-fb7ab9b6-c874-41cf-b962-c674482aa24d
When last week’s security update sent some PCs into a “boot-loop” panic, Microsoft rushed out KB5062170 to save the day. The out-of-band patch clears the 0xc0000098 error and restores normal startup on Windows 11 22H2/23H2 devices. (support.microsoft.com)
If your work laptop still refuses to start, grab another device, download the patch to a USB drive, and run Startup Repair. Holy City Computer Services can walk you through—or do it for you over remote support—before the Monday morning crunch.
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Copilot Gets “Actions” Superpower
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/2025/06/04/release-notes-june-4-2025/
Microsoft’s June 4 release notes unveil Copilot Actions: think Siri Shortcuts for your Windows desktop. Draft an email, spin up a to-do list, and resize images—all by asking. Copilot Pro subscribers in the U.S. get first dibs; wider rollout follows later this summer. (microsoft.com)
Small-biz perk: automate repetitive admin chores without shelling out for new software. Holy City Computer Services can script Actions to file invoices, rename scans, and even post to your business Facebook page.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Lands at $299
- https://thetechnologyexpress.com/nvidias-geforce-rtx-5060-launches-may-19-at-299/
Need a graphics upgrade that won’t break the piggy bank? Nvidia’s new RTX 5060 brings DLSS 4 and 16 GB of memory—great for 1080p gaming and AI image workstations—at a wallet-friendly price. (thetechnologyexpress.com)
Pair it with your existing Ryzen box and you’ll breeze through Canva designs or weekend video edits. We can install and stress-test the card so you’re ready for the next Steam sale.
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Intel iGPU Smashes Overclock Record
- https://www.tweaktown.com/news/105596/new-graphics-world-record-overclock-is-4-25ghz-and-we-bet-you-cant-guess-the-gpu-used/index.html
Overclocking guru SkatterBencher pushed Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K integrated graphics to 4.25 GHz at Computex, beating the previous discrete-GPU record. (tweaktown.com)
While you may not liquid-cool your laptop in the breakroom sink, the demo hints at zippier future ultrabooks for on-the-go entrepreneurs—no external GPU required.
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Anthropic Debuts Claude 4 Family—AI With Serious Memory
- https://www.infoq.com/news/2025/06/anthropic-claude-4/
Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4 boast long-context windows and built-in tool use, acing coding benchmarks and handling multi-hour workflows. (infoq.com)
For freelancers juggling proposals, references, and drafts, that means one chatbot can remember an entire project’s history in a single conversation. Holy City Computer Services can help you wire it to your document vault—securely.
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Ticketmaster Breach Exposes 560 Million Records—How to Stay Safe
- https://www.strongdm.com/what-is/ticketmaster-data-breach
Hackers stole 1.3 TB of customer data, including names and partial card details. (strongdm.com) Even if you never bought concert tickets, expect phishing emails. Enable two-factor authentication on all payment accounts and monitor statements for micro-charges.
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QuickBooks Phishing Wave Targets SMBs
- https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/scams/2025/04/tax-deadline-threat-quickbooks-phishing-scam-exploits-google-ads
Cyber-crooks are buying Google Ads that push fake QuickBooks installers laced with ransomware. (malwarebytes.com) Verify every download’s URL and deploy application allow-listing to block rogue EXEs. Ask us about automated mail-filtering that flags invoice look-alikes.
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Small-Business Optimism Slips Again
- https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-declines-in-april/
NFIB’s index dipped to 95.8 in April—below its 51-year average—as owners worry about labor shortages and inflation. (nfib.com)
To stretch dollars, consider refurbished hardware or cloud-based phone systems—both areas where Holy City Computer Services can shave hundreds off your monthly overhead.
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IRS Early-Bird Discount Ends June 10
- https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/news-releases-for-current-month
Tax pros can save $205 on 2025 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum registration if they sign up by Tuesday. IR-2025-64 highlights sessions on 1099-K changes and AI fraud detection—gold for home-office consultants. (irs.gov)
Not a tax geek? No problem. We’ll attend and bring back the cliff-notes so your bookkeeping stays squeaky clean.
Windows Tips For The Week:
- Install KB5062170: Open Settings → Windows Update and click Check for updates. If you don’t see it, download the stand-alone package from Microsoft’s site. (support.microsoft.com)
- Try Copilot Actions: Press Win + C, type “summarize this page,” and watch Copilot pop an instant TL;DR. Great for long emails from Uncle Bob. (microsoft.com)
- Pause Recall (If You’re Nervous): Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Recall and slide the switch off. Your screenshots vanish after 30 days by default, but disabling stops new captures. (tomshardware.com)
AI Prompt Ideas:
“Imagine you’re an upbeat Charleston tour guide. Draft a 90-second elevator pitch that explains our company’s newest product—insert product—to (a) a curious tourist, (b) a tech-savvy teen, and (c) a time-traveler from 1920. End with a pun about sweet tea.”
Paste into your favorite Large Language Model and enjoy three tailored spiels ready for social media, press releases, or the next community meetup.
Ready to harness Copilot Actions, beef up GPU power, or lock down QuickBooks before scammers strike? Holy City Computer Services is your one-stop shop for stress-free tech. Call 843-670-4153, email support@holycityit.com, or visit **www.holycityit.com**—let’s turn this week’s headlines into your competitive edge.