Microsoft may be planning to release Windows 10X in the spring of 2021 but some of the new operating system's features could be coming to Windows 10 sooner than that including a new panel that completely changes how copying and pasting works.
As reported by Windows Latest, in Windows 10 Build 20185 the software giant has added a new panel that allows users to insert emojis, GIFs and even content from their clipboards. The new panel also includes several new features to make it easier for users to add content to their messages, documents and emails.
In addition to being able to access your most recently used emoji and GIFs as well as search for new ones, the panel includes a feature called “Clipboard history” that displays a list of items that users have recently copied to the clipboard.
While there are already clipboard replacements available for Windows, the new panel will offer similar functionality natively and can even be synced across devices.
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Source by  TechRadar | August 11, 2020

The ACSC has just recently updated several publications and released a few new ones covering various aspects of Cyber Security, from basic one page flyers to in depth 20 plus page manuals.
Their Step-by-step guides are very simple to follow and should be read and implemented as standard best practice immediately, as well as duty of care to your loyal customers.
The recurring theme in most of these guides are the basics, Update, Patch & Backup...  Yet we see on an almost daily basis, Windows 7 still being used with un-patched software and older business programs in use. This is a disaster waiting to happen. In 2017, the global ‘WannaCry’ ransomware attack targeted people using unsupported versions of Microsoft Windows.
There were over 200,000 victims in 150 countries who were unable to access their locked down files. Cybercriminals know some users still use products that are no longer being protected by developers’ security updates. Over time, these cybercriminals are more likely to break into these older, unsupported products than those still being protected by their developers.
The techniques cybercriminals use will evolve over time, but the defences of unsupported products will remain as they were at the time of end of support. It's only a matter of time before unsupported Windows 7 machines get hit.
Call us today for a confidential chat about how we can help your business stay safe.
Source by  ACSC | July 2, 2020

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 new Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition is back and ready to make you forget about the most recent MacBook Pro upgrades, thanks to a bunch of Apple-topping specs.
Its max-out configuration is rocking a Quadro RTX 5000 GPU, 4K OLED touchscreen and one of the new Intel Comet Lake chips, the i7-10875H.
That's a serious step up from last year's Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition (2019), which we found impressive with a 9th-gen Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia Quardo RTX 5000 GPU. It was part of the Nvidia’s RTX Studio program for creative professionals.
It's enough to give MacBook Pro users pause. While Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro, released late last year to rave reviews for its new internal upgrades and fresh design features, it’s still only maxing out with a 9th-gen Intel Core i9 processor, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M GPU and a 2560 x 1600 non-touch IPS display.
The new Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition offers a Windows 10 alternative, and it has even more horsepower than the new MacBook Pros. It's ideal for those creative professionals who need a whole lot of power in a portable body.
Of course, with great power comes a (not-so-)great price tag. In this new souped-up configuration, the Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition costs a hefty $4,300 (£4,300, about AU$6,470), about $800 more than the most powerful MacBook Pro with the same RAM and storage.
Source by  TechRadar | May 29, 2020