Mankato Computer Technology

09/01/2026

It wasn't just you--a major outage at Microsoft caused widespread issues with mail and other systems yesterday.

Microsoft is investigating a widespread service issue causing authentication issues, email delays and failures, and various other issues for Exchange Online customers.

08/31/2026

Microsoft has reported a major outage that is affecting email via Office 365

08/25/2026

The next Windows feature update is bringing some big changes.

We're expecting the Windows 11 2026 Update to ship in about a month, around the end of September or early October, and I found some details.

08/18/2026

Not your dad's AI--ChatGPT gets a teen edition.

OpenAI introduced "ChatGPT for Teens" on Tuesday, tailored for minors with parental controls and enhanced security features in place, as ​platforms face fierce criticism over the risks associated ‌with AI chatbots.

08/11/2026

The cyber attacks against municipal water infrastructure didn't stop in Minnesota.

The federal warning comes after more than 30 water facilities in Minnesota were breached.

08/04/2026

AI is increasingly being employed by scammers and hackers.

Cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to target people: Americans lost more than $893 million from AI-related crimes last year, according to the FBI.

07/28/2026

Whoops!

OpenAI says some of its experimental AI models left a test environment with no human direction and hacked their way onto a different company’s real production systems while trying to “cheat” on a cybersecurity test.

07/24/2026

Access to the MCT office will be closed today. Business clients should call the Help Desk as usual.

07/21/2026

Is AI assisted search unsafe for kids?

AI Overview and AI Mode have numerous safety issues, according to new report.

07/14/2026

Is social media losing its sheen?

If scrolling feels more exhausting than entertaining, you're not alone. I feel the same way, and a recent study backs up the sentiment: Social media is losing its fun factor.