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The countdown begins for Windows 7 users

Posted on Tuesday January 31, 2017  |  windows, updates, system, security, patch, operating, microsoft

img-window7-170px-op1As the saying goes: Out with the old, in with the new. That's exactly what Microsoft is encouraging Windows 7 users to do as soon as possible. It's been reported that Windows 7 in 2017 is so outdated that patches are unable to secure it anymore. Maybe it's the nostalgic qualities that make it hard for users to take the leap. But sentiments aside, Windows 10 is the way to go.

 

Window 10’s biggest flaws addressed

Posted on Friday January 13, 2017  |  windows, user, update, system, placeholder, patch, os, operating, microsoft, issue, glitch, complaint

img-windows10-170px-op1In the past year, Microsoft was heavily criticized for forcing the Windows 10 OS update on PC users. After thousands of customer complaints, the tech giant vowed to make changes and appease disgruntled end users. With the new year are signs that the firm is finally tending to these problems. Here are some of them:

 

Four tips to help you buy the right hardware

Posted on Tuesday September 20, 2016  |  tips, system, smb, purchase, new, hardware, hard, drive, devices, computer

2016september20_hardware_aAmong all the new-fangled gizmos and whatchamacallits that pop up daily, hard drives remain a vital component for all types of computers. It's completely normal to get a new one every couple of years, but with the overwhelming amount of choices available, a simple purchase becomes a difficult ordeal. Because we don't have a tech fairy that can conjure up what we need, we've compiled four things you need to know before purchasing your next hardware.

 

Android Nougat's top 9 updates

Posted on Friday September 09, 2016  |  update, system, smartphone, operating, nougat, features, android

2016September9_AndroidPhone_AThe reason why we gravitate toward the latest smartphone or the newest clothes can be attributed to our insatiable appetite for novelty -- in layman's terms, we really like new stuff. That's why many go bonkers over the latest operating system update, Android Nougat. Aside from its connotations to a confectionary treat, the latest Android update comes with many nifty functions both apparent and subtle. Here's the lowdown on 9 lesser-known features.

 

Linux bug infecting Android users

Posted on Wednesday August 24, 2016  |  vulnerable, users, system, private, operating, linux, information, hijacking, hacker, bug, attacks, android

2016August25_AndroidPhone_ABugs have come a long way, and they're not just creepy-crawlies anymore. So we have to worry not only about the bugs that we contract and make us physically ill, but also the bugs that threaten the security of our beloved smartphones. Most people overlook bugs since they're so tiny, but what they lack in size they make up for in their capacity to wreak havoc on innocent devices. What are the consequences of failing to address these security matters? Read on and find out.

 

Microsoft Office 365 ravaged by ransomware

Posted on Monday July 04, 2016  |  threat, system, security, ransomware, office, network, microsoft, compromised, cerber, avanan, attack, 365

Security_Aug31_CThe Internet is a powerful platform that brings people together on a global level while giving them access to a wealth of information anytime they please. With the good, comes the bad - some utilize their skills in committing cyber crimes from the comfort of their own homes. Case in point, the recent Cerber ransomware attacked that ravaged millions of Microsoft Office 365 users worldwide. Here's what a security expert and Microsoft had to say about the matter:

 

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