Category: Computer Related – Basic

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Thinking of upgrading to Windows 10?

Rene, my son-in-law writes:
Have you been getting notifications to upgrade your computer Windows 10? If you have not upgraded yet here are a few tips and options.
Backup before upgrading. Most Windows 10 upgrades are successful, but you don’t want to risk not having a full recent backup of your data in case the unthinkable happens and you lose your pictures, documents, etc.
Windows 10 download is 3.5 gigabytes. If you don’t have unlimited downloads on your internet plan then downloading Windows 10 might take you over the limit and slow your internet down or you may incur extra charges. Check your plan before you do the download.
Upgrade can take hours. While Microsoft says the upgrade can take from 20 minutes to 1 hour I have not seen this to be the case. Each computer is different and from experience some have taken hours. It’s best to start the upgrade before bed or if you know you won’t need the computer for a few hours.
Some software might not work properly. While many companies are releasing Windows 10 compatible drivers and software there are still some that are not ready. If you have software on your computer that is not common or you have an old computer or printer then verify that have compatible drivers and software available.
Consider a professional to help you. If you find the above too hard to do or just can’t be bothered, but you want to upgrade to Windows 10, you can contact us to do the whole process for you. We’ll pick up your computer, run a full backup prior to upgrade. Check to ensure your computer will work with Windows 10, then perform the upgrade and bring your computer back to you ready to use. Contact the office on 02 8188 9777 or mobile 0402 936 861. Arrange for an upgrade by Friday 27 November and receive a 10% discount.
And please forward this on to your friends and family you think might find this helpful.
Have a great day!
Best,
Rene Els
www.elscomm.com.au

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Email Oz Post Scam

Email Oz Post Scam
This is an urgent notification about a wave of Australia Post imitation emails designed to infect computers with a new Cryptolocker malware which maliciously encrypts local and network files.
Be vigilant, do not click on any links in emails for missed parcel notifications.
The following is an example of an imitation email that is being sent.
The emails are sent from the following or similar addresses:
track@tool-business-email.com
track24@tool-business-email.com
tracker@tool-business-email.com
tracker24@tool-business-email.com
tracking@tool-business-email.com
tracking24@tool-business-email.com
info24@tool-business-email.com
It is important to not click on the link in the email and delete the email immediately.
If you accidentally click on the link in the email, immediately close your browser and do not enter the displayed code which downloads the malicious attachment.

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Tool Claims To Show Google Search Bias

The commenter Yo_its_Me is on the right track. The key issue is not whether or not they can or should do it. The key issue is deception versus accuracy in the adherence to their published definition and public’s understanding of “Search Results”.
If millions if not billions of people believe that Google’s search results are organic, then they should be just that. If the public see an ad and recognise it as an ad. no problem.
If the public see a link to a promoted page and recognise it as a link to a promoted page, again, no problem.
Its when Google elevate a link to a page above its natural ranking and the users cannot obviously see that is the case is where I question the integrity of the process.
I know many people do not even recognise the paid ads at the top of the organic search results as ads.
http://www.webpronews.com/tool-claims-to-show-google-search-bias-2014-10