Windows 10 - Think Again !

Microsoft Windows 10 was launched on July 29, 2015. After that, expect the usual 6-12 months of bug fixes that will surely follow pushing it well into 2016 sometime (in the real world). Windows 8 was gone in a flash, there was talk about Windows 9 and now Microsoft is putting all marketing efforts towards Windows 10. Slow down Microsoft, give us a chance to catch up!

For single display systems or entertainment enthusiasts, Windows 10 is fine go for it and have fun. However, if you use your computer for business or professional use, it could be a nightmare for you. ---> FIND OUT WHY

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-078 - Critical Update

Vulnerability in Microsoft Font Driver Could Allow Remote Code Execution (3079904)

This security update is rated Critical for all supported releases of Microsoft Windows. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library handles OpenType fonts.

The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted document or visits an untrusted webpage that contains embedded OpenType fonts. 

Action Required: Windows 7- 64 bit users install this Windows update now.

Other versions of Windows get your link here: see the Affected Software section.

Tech Tips of the day

Purge Google and Outlook Spam Folders

Purge your email Junkmail and Spam folders regularly! You should purge junk daily and here is why. Spammers know all the tricks. They know that you are probably going to delete their email and it will end up in either your Junk folder, or deleted items in Outlook for example.

We are not convinced that spammers cannot work as a Trojan horse from within your junk mail or deleted items folder! Why take the chance. Keep all spam, junk mail and deleted items folders empty as much as possible. Take 1 minute and do it now. Your inbox will flow more smoothly.

Internet Browser Update

Not much has changed in the internet browser race between Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. We are still on the fence and rotate between all 3 browsers. We are finding that some browsers per-form well in most areas but each have their own quirks. Microsoft Edge (code name: Spartan) will be the new browser that comes with Windows 10.

The Latest Tech Knowledge Newsletter is Out!

The latest NTI newsletter is released packed with up to date information on technology. Topics this month include:

• Windows 10 -  Why you should hold off
• Offsite Video Streaming
• Construction Cams
• QuadStation Computers vs Off the Shelf

Lots more. Download your copy today.

Windows 7 is Not Going Away

Windows 7 is here to stay until at least 2020 and it is the most reliable operating system to date.

Windows 7 - 64bit Pro is the recommended operating system for professionals and what we use in our multiple monitor QuadStation computers.

Despite all the current media hype, Windows 7 is NOT going away so rest easy.  It is still for sale with no sales end date in sight and Microsoft support through 2020. Read all about it.

Microsoft's Edge Browser

You may have heard of Microsoft's new Edge browser for Windows 10 code named Spartan. Microsoft Edge currently runs only in Windows 10 which is a bummer. Who wants Windows 10 yet.

MS Edge is completely integrated into Windows 10 & a standalone version is not available. Microsoft has no plans of releasing the Edge browser on other versions of windows or any other platforms for that matter. That is a shame, so no new browsers for Windows 7 or 8 users which is what most of the world runs on right now.

See Top Browser Picks for 2015