No doubt you heard the headlines? The Prime Minister, Scott Morrrison and the Minister for Defence called an Emergency Press Conference to raise awareness of the clear and present danger of a Sustained State-Sponsored Cyber Attack on ALL Australian businesses systems and networks?
 
Then went onto say that all businesses in Australia should take immediate Emergency steps to secure their network facing computers.
 
So, in a nutshell, what do you need to do immediately?

1. If you do nothing else, replace highly vulnerable, outdated Win 7 machines with Win 10 - Not Tomorrow - NOW!
2. Update and run Anti-Virus/Malware software
3. Check ALL email connections are encrypted
4. Update & patch all Apps on Win 10 & OSX
5. Update all smartphones & tablets systems
6. Backup important mission critical data
7. Visit https://www.cyber.gov.au for the latest info
8. Call The Doc for a confidential chat about keeping you safe
9. It's EOFY, so as a precaution. Check your accountant is not using Windows 7 to access or enter your business data. You will be surprised to know how many still are!

Support for Windows 7 ended in January, which means Microsoft wants holdouts to upgrade to Windows 10 to keep devices running securely and smoothly. If you have an older PC or laptop still running Windows 7, you can purchase the Windows 10 Home operating system on Microsoft's website for $139. But you don't necessarily have to shell out the cash: A free upgrade offer from Microsoft that technically ended in 2016 still works for many people. And if you find yourself spending more time at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, it may be a good time to try it out for yourself.
When Windows 10 was first released in July 2015, Microsoft offered an unprecedented free upgrade offer for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 users, good through July 2016. But in 2017, Ed Bott of ZDNet reported that the free upgrade tool was still functional. I tried it out in November 2019, and was able to upgrade a 2014 Dell OptiPlex 9020 desktop from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro. As of June 2020, we are still having success, along with many others, saying that it's worked for them as well. Although, some have reported that it hasn't worked on their machines and they had to buy a license. So mileage may vary.
Windows 7 users who don't upgrade will no longer be able to get Microsoft's security updates or fixes, leaving your computer at greater risk from viruses and malware. How long this will work and remain free, no one knows.
Follow the instructions below, or better still give the Doc a call today to discuss options such as installing a new, lightning fast SSD drive to replace your old mechanical drive. 0491 665 546

Here's how to get Windows 10 for free, if you're currently running a licensed and activated copy of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Home or Pro: 
1. Go to the Download Windows 10 website. 
2. Under Create Windows 10 installation media, click Download tool now and Run. 
3. Choose Upgrade this PC now, assuming this is the only PC you're upgrading. (If you're upgrading a different machine, choose Create installation media for another PC, and save the installation files.)
4. Follow the prompts. 
5. When the upgrade is complete, go to Settings Update & Security > Activation, and you should see a digital license for Windows 10. 
Source by  CNET | June 10, 2020

The Mavic Air 2 is DJI's mid-tier entry in its small, folding drone series. Thanks to its design, it can be stowed in most camera bags, and it doesn't skimp on safety features. Its camera uses a Quad Bayer design for crisp, detailed photos and 4K HDR video, and footage is silky smooth. If you're looking to spend less than $1,500 on a new drone, the Mavic Air 2 is best in class.
The Mavic Air 2 is a bit bigger all around than its predecessor, the Mavic Air, but you probably won't care. At  3.3 by 3.8 by 7.1 inches (HWD) and 1.3 pounds, it's slim enough to find a space inside most photographer's gear bags. The footprint is larger when the arms are extended and the drone is ready to fly, but the profile is still pretty low. You may not be able to take off from a lawn if the grass isn't freshly cut, but you can typically find an appropriately flat patch of dirt or asphalt to launch.
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Source by  PCMAG | June 4, 2020