Computer or Laptop Making Strange Noises Is your machine making a strange whirring noise? It might be a fan dying. Computers accumulate dust over time, and when fans get clogged, they can slow down, decreasing their effectiveness and making an unpleasant grinding sound. Another common computer problem is the dreaded "click" of a dying hard drive — one of the most potentially destructive PC problems there is. If you hear a rapid clicking or clunking noise inside your computer, it's best to get a backup plan in place, if you don't already have one — chances are your hard drive is close to dying and taking all your valuable data with it. Then again, it may be a loose component or screw inside the machine. Either way, don't ignore it. Computer or Laptop Overheating Dying fans, poor ventilation, or even heavy use can create computer problems as the PC heats up. Most computers are designed to shut down when things get too hot, as a precaution against permanent hardware damage, but it can be pretty alarming when a machine just switches off seemingly out of nowhere. Overheating can cause all sorts of other computer problems. Overheating can cause mouse glitches, strange performance in software, or lockups, while an overheating video card can cause the display to momentarily fail. Computer or Laptop Running Slow - Poor Performance When you delete files and applications from the computer, all kinds of junk can get left behind. Useless files and data can accumulate and degrade system performance. Ironically, antivirus and anti-malware software, while vital to the health of a computer, can slow down a PC's performance. Low hard drive space or not enough RAM in the machine can also cause computer errors and slow down the machine. Computer or Laptop Lockups and Freezes The infamous "blue screen of death" (BSOD) has frustrated many a user, as it brings the computer to a halt and displays an error message that's utterly indecipherable to most computer users. Lockups can be caused by any number of issues — sometimes it's buggy software, or a system running out of memory. Sometimes it's a bad hardware driver causing the issue. More seriously, it can be a sign of overheating, RAM going bad, or the hard drive failing. Components get loose inside the machine and can also cause computer errors, sudden lockups, or even spontaneous shutdowns. When your PC or Laptop wont start, runs so slowly or dies completely Contact Us we have a full workshop to repair most makes and model of desktops and laptops. We can replace your laptop screen, remove spyware/malware, reinstall a fresh operating system or restore your data and lost files with ease. Email Us: info@nerdcore.com.au Laptop Repair Laptop Screen Repairs & Replacements Computer Repair Desktop Computers Laptop Repair Laptops PC Repair Apple MAC's Laptop Screen Repairs Tablets Computer Repair We can come to your home or office and repair your computers on site or we can collect them and bring them back to our fully maintained workshop to completely refurbish and restore your computer and files back to a near new condition. If you have lost files or photographs and fear that you have lost them we have software that will allow us to get them back for you. Simply close your computer or laptop and Contact Us Immediately so we can restore those "lost" files and photographs Our rates are very competitive and we charge $140 per hour for all work done inside our workshop. All work done on your worksite or at your home then we charge $120 per hour for our technicians to come to you. All parts and software that we need to use will be at costs to you as discussed at the time of repair. Call our 24/7 Tech Support Number for an immediate response: (03) 86897974 Email Us: info@nerdcore.com.au You can request a call back or collection by filling out the Contact Us form on the right hand side of this page. Head Office: 3A Willesden Road Hughesdale Victoria 3166 Australia

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Microsoft and the US government are asking patch management vendors and end-user organizations to share their experiences about how to swiftly patching security flaws and explain learnings from past failures. Microsoft is encouraging all patch management vendors and Windows customers to reach out to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) for help to solve challenges around patching security flaws in the face of rapidly spreading malware outbreaks . The joint effort is partly inspired by the devastating NotPetya attack that relied on exploits for the same flaws Microsoft rushed out patches for in response to WannaCry, which happened a few months earlier in May 2017. “We were particularly concerned with why patches hadn’t been applied, as they had been available for months and had already been used in the WannaCrypt worm—which clearly established a ‘real and present danger’,” said Mark Simos, a lead cybersecurity architect at Microsoft’s cybersecurity solutions group. Microsoft issued patches for the NSA-developed EternalBlue flaws in March 2017 in the security bulletin MS17-010. NotPetya began spreading in June 2017, causing over $1 billion in damages to several global firms, including shipping giant Maersk, despite raised awareness of the EternalBlue exploit due to WannaCry. The infections spread rapidly, catching many organizations off guard and leaving them with huge bills linked to production downtime and IT cleanups. While everyone assumes patches can and should be deployed as quickly as possible, not all organizations have the resources to do so. Microsoft surveyed 845 IT pros a few months after NotPetya and found that about 80% believed they could patch workstations and servers within 30 days. But NotPetya demonstrated that when faced with rapid cyberattack, patch management in practice might not have been so good. Microsoft recommends organizations apply patches on all systems within 30 days, validating backups and reducing broad permissions within 90 days, and disabling unneeded legacy protocols in the quarter after and beyond, such as the SMBv1 network sharing protocol. Microsoft says vendors should contact NIST at cyberhygiene@nist.gov if they have “technology offerings to help with patch management (scan, report, deploy, measure risk, etc). It also wants end-user organizations and individuals to share “lessons learned from a successful enterprise management program (or lessons learned from failures, challenges, or any other situations)” with NIST. Simos frames the program as "patching for social responsibility”, which is a fair description given the economic losses caused by both attacks. WannaCry cost the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) £92 million (AUD$170 million), consisting of £19 million in downtime during the attack and £73 million in IT costs, which mostly occurred in the cleanup. The project is “kicking off soon”, according to Simos, and will build “common enterprise patch management reference architectures and processes, have relevant vendors build and validate implementation instructions in the NCCoE lab.” The results will be shared in the NIST Special Publication 1800 practice guide, allowing all organizations to benefit from the shared input. There were two surprise questions that prompted Microsoft to contribute to this project with NIST. These were: What sort of testing should they be doing when testing patches? And how fast should systems be patched? “This articulated need for good reference processes was further validated by observing that a common practice for “testing” a patch before a deployment often consisted solely of asking whether anyone else had any issues with the patch in an online forum,” explained Simos. Additionally, major digital transformation projects over the past decade have made large organizations -- and the people who depend on those services -- much more dependent on technology working. Nerdcore Computers Author

Firmware is the soft underbelly of Windows 10 security, but Microsoft has devised a plan to protect PCs from advanced persistent threat (APT) attackers who attempt to exploit vulnerabilities in firmware from Dell, HP and other OEMs across chipsets from Intel, AMD and Qualcomm. Microsoft’s new “secured-core” project aims to deliver real-world protections against the very real threat posed by state-sponsored hacking groups like APT28 aka Fancy Bear, which was recently pegged for using the first known example of a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) rootkit to target Windows PCs. The appeal of the firmware-level malware is that it will still remain on a system after a reboot, offering attackers a persistent presence on systems in the face of usual procedures to remove malware. Microsoft’s technology will be of interest to any organization that could be targeted by APT28, who past victims include the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in 2016, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The company’s initiative attempts to bring to the diverse Windows hardware ecosystem what Apple delivers to the enterprise with its T2 security processor and Google has done in its Titan chip for Pixel smartphones. But while Apple and Google can exercise control over their own hardware products — as Microsoft can with its Surface line of PCs — the firmware challenge is different for the diverse range of hardware that runs alongside the Windows operating system. Interestingly, it’s Microsoft’s Xbox gaming console that has informed its new approach to hardware-level security and the defenses it wants to create for all Windows OEMs. Like Macbooks and Pixel hardware, the Xbox is vertically integrated technology that Microsoft controls. “Google has done it with the Pixel and their Titan chip. The thing that makes Microsoft attractive to a lot of our customers is that they have a variety of hardware to choose from. And we don’t want to lose that. That’s part of the value of the Microsoft ecosystem,” David Weston, partner director of Windows security at Microsoft told CSO Online. “We’ve done it on Xbox where we control the hardware and that’s similar to the Apple model and so how do we scale that out to deliver the same advanced security protections through hardware? And that’s where Microsoft is working with hardware and silicon providers to bring that. And we’re doing that across an enormous amount of devices,” he added. The outcome is Windows Defender System Guard and Secured-core PC devices, which requires users have updated firmware, as well as configure the Windows 10 machines with the strictest security protections. But it does present security conscious organizations with a new option to lock down PCs with a high risk profile. “The reason this is exciting is because we worked with the manufacturers to enable this. The really cool thing about this is that beyond performance and compatibility testing, they’re not only beautiful like the HP Dragonfly, but you don’t lose performance or have any user friction,” said Weston. In other words, the user isn’t meant to notice these additional security measures, however security operations teams should be able to since they can, using System Guard, remotely monitor PCs and check for firmware attacks. The key benefit is that the technology removes firmware from the boot process. It will be available with version 1909, the soon-to-be-released November 2019 Update. It will also only be available on new devices and there are no plans to update existing hardware. The first device that will ship with the technology is the Arm-based Surface Pro X tablet. According to Microsoft, System Guard uses the “Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement” (DRTM) in new silicon from AMD, Intel, and ARM to start hardware and then “re-initialize the system into a trusted state by using the OS boot loader and processor capabilities to send the system down a well-known and verifiable code path.” The process  mechanism restricts firmware and thus mitigates firmware-level attacks as well as protecting processes shielded by Microsoft’s virtualization-based security (VBS). “VBS then relies on the hypervisor to isolate sensitive functionality from the rest of the OS which helps to protect the VBS functionality from malware that may have infected the normal OS even with elevated privileges. Protecting VBS is critical since it is used as a building block for important OS security capabilities like Windows Defender Credential Guard which protects against malware maliciously using OS credentials and Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) which ensures that a strict code integrity policy is enforced and that all kernel code is signed and verified.” Nerdcore Computers Author

The Pros and Cons of Cloud vs in house servers When your business needs to decide which server is best for your business, there is a lot of information to consider. The two most popular options include in house servers (sometimes called dedicated servers) and cloud servers. While they perform similar basic functions to store, share and protect information and data, there are key differences in user experience, implementation time and cost. If your business has outgrown the in house server and you want to replace or upgrade it, now may be a good time to consider moving to a cloud server OR If your business is expanding to different locations or countries, adopting cloud technology from the start may be a better option than an in house server. What are the pros and cons of in house servers for businesses? When you’re considering the pros and cons of in house servers for your business, it’s important to also have a business continuity plan in place if the server fails. Businesses that aren’t dependent on uptime are often more suited to in house servers than businesses that rely on online transactions. Historically small and medium businesses have chosen in house servers over cloud servers for file sharing, to host applications including email and software. Now the cloud is a more viable option for small and medium businesses, there are still some who prefer in house servers because they have total control over it. It’s important to note however that in house servers can require substantial initial capital investment for software and equipment. In house servers can also be developed to meet the changing needs of your business. It’s important to note that your business will need to have a dedicated IT manager to maintain it and ensure it is secure at all times which can be expensive. The pros of in house servers include: Having physical control over your back upBeing able to keep critical data and information in house with no 3rd party access available No requirement for an Internet connection to access the data Can be more cost effective for some small and medium businesses The cons of in house servers include: Sizeable capital investment required for infrastructure and hardware Dedicated IT support required with a dedicated space needed for the in house server Being more susceptible to data loss during disaster situations. This will be dependent on how often data is stored securely offsite.No recovery time or uptime guarantees What are the pros and cons of cloud servers for businesses? Cloud servers for small and medium businesses offer advantages over in house servers but also some drawbacks. If your business has numerous virtual and remote employees and you don’t want to manage an in house server, a cloud server will be beneficial. Cloud servers are easily scalable and give businesses the flexibility to meet changing demands, without hefty investment. You’ll need to budget for monthly hosting fees, but won’t have to be concerned about the security of your data and information. The pros of cloud servers include: No requirement capital expenses or onsite hardware. This usually suits organisations that outgrow data storage quickly.Storage can be easily added when needed with most cloud solution providers charging you only what you need.Easy and efficient to backup and restore from anywhere, using any device including computers, tablets, or smartphones.Data losses can be minimised by having data backed up to the cloud as regularly as 15-minute intervals. The cons of cloud servers include: If your business isn’t dependent on uptime and instant data recovery, the costs could outweigh the benefits.There is a limit to how much data can be stored in the cloud, which depends on cost and storage availability.You will have no access to any data or information if the Internet goes down at your business or at the cloud provider’s side.If full data recovery is required, it can be time-consuming and impact heavily on your business. Could hybrid cloud be the best option for your business? A hybrid cloud is a combination of in house and cloud based server solutions, which gives businesses the best of both worlds. With the ability to have multiple configurations a hybrid cloud can be: Dedicated servers integrated with public cloud storage Private cloud servers integrated with public cloud servers Businesses who use a hybrid cloud can quickly extend their processing power. For instance, larger analytical and processor intensive tasks can be sent to the public cloud while the in house server can be used for critical tasks. This appeals to organisations that value keeping sensitive data and information private but need extra processing power via the cloud. For businesses that have short-term peak loads for processing, using a hybrid cloud can be more cost effective than upgrading their servers because they only pay for the cloud resources they use. Upgrading servers for a few peak periods a year can be expensive and if they’re under utilised, be a waste of resources. Since 2002, Nerdcore Computers has helped thousands of Australian businesses with data storage and information processing solutions. Our team of IT specialists and networking professional’s work closely with public cloud providers. We can engineer your hybrid cloud to seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Azure, AWS and Datto. Where to get the best server solution for your small and medium business When you’re trying to decide between in house servers, cloud servers and hybrid servers for your business, it’s important to choose a solution that fits your business needs now and in the future. Since 2002, Nerdcore Computers has helped thousands of small and medium Australian businesses with their server solutions. As one of Australia’s largest privately owned telecommunications companies, our highly trained and experienced team of IT specialists are here to help you. Call us today. 1300 637 326

Harness the Power of Cloud Services Boost efficiency, slash costs and shore up security with cloud IT solutions for all your business needs. We can help your business select, implement, migrate and support best-in-class cloud IT services. Use the same cloud IT services that over 75% of Fortune 500 companies and top universities use. With Google Apps for Business or Hosted Microsoft Exchange, you get the world’s best IT services for email, calendar, documents, contacts and more. Email is your business’s most important communications platform. To keep your competitive edge, you need to protect your employees’ productivity, manage their mailboxes efficiently and encrypt messages containing personal, confidential and trade secret information. Without a solid email management plan in place, your business is vulnerable to multiple, significant risks. Nerdcore Computers is here to help Business-Grade Email Email is your business’s most important communication tool. Smart email management includes safeguards to protect your employees’ productivity, manage mailboxes efficiently and encrypt messages containing personal, confidential and trade secret information. Use the same email services that over 75% of Fortune 500 companies and top universities use. With Google Apps for Business or Hosted Microsoft Exchange, you’ll get the world’s best email, calendar, and contact systems. Access Data Anywhere With the power of the cloud, you can have access to business data anywhere you go, on any mobile device. We can set up and help manage this type of mobile, cloud-based data sharing. We can also incorporate powerful productivity features on mobile phones, tablets and guest machines. Email Archiving & Retention Don’t take risks with legally binding communications. Take control of business email with advanced tools for email retention and archiving from Nerdcore Computers. You control email retention policies for legal purposes, you keep a copy of all email—even if an employee deletes it—and you legally own all content. Access from Mobile Devices Take full advantage of mobile devices—even employee-owned devices—with mobile access and sync tools from Nerdcore Computers. Access cloud-based email, calendar, contacts, documents and even applications from anywhere. Email IT Service Setup & Migration Ready to upgrade to world-class email IT service? Our IT specialists will consult with you on your needs, set up a best-fit IT services plan for your business, migrate all of your existing business data and assist each user with access, configuration and training. Cloud Server Consultation Meet with an expert cloud IT specialist to determine which IT systems are right for your company. Compare the benefits of popular IT services and understand their differences. We can explain all the features, benefits, pros and cons in plain English. Understand Cloud Costs We help you compare the cost of cloud IT services to traditional in-house servers. We use a multi-year model to compare the true cost of cloud subscriptions to hardware purchase and maintenance.

Backup is Crucial for any Business Whether you run a medical office, ad agency, legal practice or clothing boutique, data backup is crucial. Smart data solutions from Nerdcore Computers protect your data and deliver peace of mind. Whether you’ve already experienced a hard drive or system failure or you’re thinking proactively about implementing regular, continual backups to protect your business, we can help. We’re a top provider of data recovery and data backup for small and mid-sized businesses Australia Melbourne Victoria. Data Recovery & Continuity If you’ve ever experienced a data loss scenario, chances are, you never want to go through it again. Whenever a system crashes or your network goes down, business operations can be brought to a standstill. We offer monitored backup solutions and provide data recovery service to people and businesses to help prevent a data loss “worst-case scenario.” Business Continuity With proper backup planning and strategy, data recovery will never be needed. Not sure how vulnerable you are to data loss? We’re happy to assess your risk and provide you with a comprehensive solution to regularly and systematically back up your business’s data. Nerdcore Computers

Workstation & User Support You pay good money to hire great people. Now, give your employees workstations that really work—ensuring maximum up time and peak productivity. Support for Your Users & Workstations Our expert IT specialists and our deep familiarity with industry-leading tools mean we can effectively support your users and workstations—remotely, at your site or at our office Shop 3a Willesden road Hughesdale. We’re here to provide the updates, patches and backup assistance when your workstations need it. And when it’s time to repair or replace your workstations or IT systems, we can recommend new equipment and oversee your business’s transition from old to new technology. Updates & Patch Management It’s a challenge to keep track of un patched vulnerabilities due to lack of time, the sheer volume of software releases, a lack of resources or even the bandwidth required for implementation. The solution? Outsource patch and update management to the team at Progressive Tech to ensure that all your systems and apps are always updated and secure. Workstation Management & Maintenance When it comes to workstation management and maintenance, you need peace of mind. Rest assured that our team of IT specialists constantly checks all of your IT systems and infrastructure to ensure everything is fully functional at all times. We receive automatic alerts for most common issues and can solve many problems before they ever interrupt workflow. Security & Backup Strategy Keep your workstations secure and protected from viruses, prying eyes or thieves by ensuring that your business-critical files are safe from crypto-malware, accidents or malicious attacks. Sleep well knowing that all of your IT systems are automatically backed up and verified regularly by Progressive Tech. Workstation Upgrades & Replacements Unlike many other IT support providers, we only advise replacements or upgrades that make sense for you and your budget. We also offer repair options for out-of-warranty and older equipment—something you don’t often find with other IT support providers. When it’s time for new IT systems, we’ll make the transition seamless by helping you select the right equipment and working to ensure minimal user impact. Nerdcore Computers 3A Willesden Road Hughesdale Victoria 3166

Managed IT Support Are you troubleshooting the same problems again and again? Stay open for business with our managed IT services and support. We understand how important it is for your business’s IT systems to run reliably and efficiently. Downtime equals lost sales, lost productivity and lost customer goodwill and trust. Find out how our managed IT support plans smash IT problems and keep your business running smoothly. A great managed IT services and support plan goes beyond just minimizing downtime; it helps you understand and maximize the value of your technology. With our team of IT specialists on your side, you’ll be in a position to realize the full return on your investment in IT systems. What exactly are Managed IT Services? Managed IT means hiring an IT support provider to take ownership and management duties over the entire IT infrastructure of your business for a flat monthly fee. To ensure your flat-fee, customized IT support plan delivers the most value and functionality from your IT systems, we provide your business with: Reliable, up-to-date, fast and fully functional IT systems Monitoring and alerting on health of all covered IT systems Patch management and anti-virus management Continuous backup monitoring and alerting Prioritized response time for managed IT services clients Discounted labor rates for managed IT services clients Options for emergency, weekend and after-hours IT support Nerdcore Computers

Stop struggling with tech problems and free yourself to focus on running your business. Find out how we prevent tech problems and ensure your business always runs smoothly. Top-Rated Business IT Support Want to know why so many businesses in Victoria Melbourne area are choosing Nerdcore Computers for all their daily business IT needs? Our focus is on creating lasting relationships with our clients through flexible policies, superior IT service, competitive rates and a full staff of expert IT specialists. We offer an unrivaled array of IT services, including managed IT services, plans, as-needed IT support and special tech projects. Seven days a week, right from our Seattle-based office, we deliver: Flexible IT services and pricing tailored for each business Commitment to build and maintain lasting relationships Focus on value, no pushy sales tactics Friendly, veteran IT specialists If your business IT solution—or lack thereof—is keeping you up at night, we should talk. It’s time to think proactive, be productive, get Progressive. Nerdcore computers

Solid-state drives consist of a series of flash memory chips assembled to act as a single storage device. Manufacturers have offered SSDs since the 1980s, but significant price decreases have made the technology much more affordable for consumers over the past decade. As leading SSD recovery specialists, we regularly invest in technology research and development. Our engineers have years of experience with NAND flash technology, and we can provide data recovery services for all SSD and SSHD brands. With specialized flash recovery tools and the industry's best set of certifications, you have access to a fast way to recover from any type of unexpected SSD data loss. Contact us today to set up a free evaluation. Common Causes of Solid-State Drive Data Loss Many computer users assume that solid-state drives cannot crash or suffer other issues commonly associated with traditional hard drives. While solid-state drives have no moving components, they have a number of sensitive electronic components that can sustain damage and fail for a variety of reasons. The good news is that most of these issues do not cause permanent damage, but data recovery specialists need a special set of tools to successfully perform SSD repairs. Secure Data Recovery Services operates the industry's only certified Class 10 ISO 4 Cleanroom, which allows our engineers to perform safe physical repairs, and we have developed an extensive set of flash data recovery tools to provide the best possible results for our clients. Solid-state drives can lose data due to: Physical or Electronic Component Damage File Corruption Caused by Software or Operating System Issues Bad Sectors Memory Wear Caused by Excessive Overwrites Accidental File Deletion Damage from Viruses, Trojan Horses and Other Malicious Programs Fires, Floods and Other Natural Disasters Solid-state drive failures can catch you off guard, and you face serious consequences when data loss occurs. We offer several service options to help you manage turnaround times and data recovery costs, and unlike many other providers, we will never void your warranty while providing our services. We offer a full no recovery, no charge policy for all SSD and SSD RAID data recovery services. What to Do When a Solid-State Drive Fails If your solid-state drive loses data, keep it turned off. While an SSD cannot sustain physical component damage during operation, it can overwrite files, contributing to corruption and reducing your chances of a successful recovery. Solid-state drives can also suffer from memory wear or other physical issues, and by keeping your drive powered off, you maintain your media in its original condition. Never use data recovery software or disk utilities on your solid-state drive, as these programs can contribute to flash media issues by writing data to your disk. We can provide a free solid-state drive data recovery evaluation through any of our offices. Our experts will determine whether your drive has recoverable data and provide a price quote and turnaround estimate. Security Credentials and Advanced SSD Repair Technology Because we specialize in solid-state drive data recovery, we can successfully treat the vast majority of cases. We maintain a 96 percent overall success rate, and our talented engineering teams always work to find creative solutions to media failure issues. With the use of strict security controls and advanced networks we can guarantee your confidentiality. We hold a number of compliance certifications to demonstrate the effectiveness of our security systems, and reputable third-party companies regularly audit our facilities. You can learn more about our all of our certifications through the menu above. When you need a dependable, trustworthy provider with experienced solid-state drive repair experts, Secure Data Recovery Services can help. By maintaining state-of-the-art facilities, we offer the industry's best services for solid-state disk drives and hybrid drives of all sizes. To set up a free evaluation or for more information regarding our solid-state drive data recovery services, contact our 24/7/365 customer service team today.

Hard Drive Recovery Services Our technology allows us to perform data recovery on hard drives of all types, regardless of physical size or issue. Here are some types of common hard drives that we can recover from: All hard drives are treated with the same certified technology, and our data recovery engineers follow strict security procedures to protect recovered data from unauthorized access. When it comes to recovering data from a failed hard drive Nerdcore Data Recovery Services maintains high overall success rates of over 96 percent. We Work With All Hard Drive Operating Systems We currently provide hard drive data recovery services for all operating systems. Operating system can affect the logical (non-physical) portion of the data recovery process, and we employ a team of skilled software technicians to treat every case as effectively as possible. Apple Nerdcore Data Recovery Services employs Apple Certified Mac Technicians (ACMTs) to safely recover files from all types of Mac OS devices. Microsoft Our hard drive data recovery services provide an excellent resource for Microsoft Windows users, and cutting-edge technology ensures dependable results for all versions of the operating system. Linux Linux systems require dedicated attention, especially when file corruption and other logical issues occur. We support every Linux distribution along with other Unix operating systems. Our technicians have experience with every operating system that is available on hard drives. We can find appropriate solutions for any type of physical or logical hard drive failure. Our R&D team creates all of our software and hardware tools in lab, which allows us to recover your hard drive and give you fast results with unequaled security. We Work With All Hard Drive Manufacturers Nerdcore Data Recovery Services provides options for all hard drive brands, and our services never void your active product warranties. As a recognized leader in our industry, we are recognized by many of the world's most popular hardware vendors. Ask a member of our team how to submit your warranty after data recovery is performed on your hard drive. Seagate We are a Seagate Data Recovery Partner, and our verification gives you peace of mind as your case progresses. View this page for our partner certificate and more information. Western Digital This page showcases our options for Western Digital hard drive owners. We maintain a partnership with Western Digital and offer customer-focused services with special discounted rates. Toshiba Nerdcore Data Recovery Services is a Toshiba Registered Business partner, and we support all Toshiba devices including hard drives, solid-state drives and servers. Samsung We are a Samsung Registered Business partner and offer simple warranty-safe data recovery options for all Samsung product owners. Our services include hard drive data recovery, flash media recovery and more. We also support other hard drive brands not listed above. Our large onsite hardware library allows for efficient and dependable results, and every case is treated with appropriate security controls to provide a private experience. Tips for Increasing Your Hard Drive Recovery Success Rate If your hard drive is exhibiting any of the failure signs below, follow the tips to increase your chances of a full recovery. Clicking, Whirring, or Grinding Noises - immediately power down the device Water Damage - remove the battery and other memory chips from the device and let it dry out. Fire Damage - do not use the drive or attempt to open it up Deleted or missing files - do not use the drive and turn it off to avoid overwriting information. Do not open the hard drive to attempt a DIY recovery as you could cause irreversible damage and render your files unrecoverable. Call a professional data recovery company with proper security certifications and a Cleanroom facility for recovery.

The cloud is supposed to be about convenience. But if you’re trying to access files quickly, remote data storage often disappoints. For file copying speed, even the best online backup options can’t outpace a good local backup solution. For businesses, that means faster disaster recovery, faster collaborations and fewer headaches. Forget about single-disk external drives, too. Local storage options today are both powerful and reasonably inexpensive, making it a perfect time to implement a more advanced hybrid backup strategy for your business. During this overview, we’ll be noting some of the best servers for business with an with an eye towards affordability.  Our top options include the Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 and the Dell PowerEdge T30. Beyond that, unless you’re ready to spend bigger, we recommend going the NAS server route, and our final three picks reflect that recommendation. What Makes a Server the Best for a Small Business? Finding an inexpensive server these days isn’t hard. Finding an inexpensive server that’s actually good is little trickier. The market is forever in flux and opinions vary wildly, but the five best server options listed below will all work nicely toward evolving your business’s backup plan. There are a few criteria we looked for when making our picks. One of the most important is at least four hard-drive bays. The reason we encourage four bays is that’s how many you need to setup RAID 5 and maintain decent storage capacity. RAID 5 both stripes data across multiple drives for performance and keeps parity data so that if one drive fails, you don’t lose anything. We also favor servers that support SSDs (solid-state drives). SSDs have fewer moving parts than traditional mechanical hard drives (HDDs). They’re both considerably faster and less prone to breaking. Granted, SSDs are also considerably more expensive, too, so you many want to stick to HHDs and upgrade later if needed. Some servers let you run both SSDs and HDDs simultaneously, so you can use an SSD for your OS and HDDs for other files. As far as CPUs, most low-cost options use the same processors you’ll find in laptops. Better, faster options uses high-performance processors designed for multi-threaded capabilities and reliability (like an Intel Xeon). We considered CPU and allotted RAM, too. Both will dictate how many simultaneous users you can have accessing your backup and drive other performance metrics. The Difference Between File Servers and NAS Devices Traditional file servers and NAS devices share many features. Most notably, both let business users on a network backup, store, share, edit and otherwise work with files. Usually, the biggest difference between servers and NAS devices is power, with servers having more of it thanks to more advanced hardware. Lower cost servers, however, and NAS devices are usually pretty comparable in that regard, which is why we include NAS devices in this article. Servers can also be used to run applications used by your office, including databases and email. NAS, not so much. In fact, servers are more configurable in general. They usually don’t even come preinstalled with an OS. That way, you can go with Windows Server, Linux Server or whatever other server OS you favor. On the other hand, most NAS devices come pre-configured with proprietary OS software. While less flexible, there’s definitely a speed advantage here. NAS devices can be set up and backing up files in a few minutes. Servers will take both more upfront work and more consistent monitoring. Ultimately, going with one or the other will depend on the needs of your business. Whichever you go with though, don’t dismiss the notion of also backing up your data to the cloud. Server Backup to the Cloud Here at Cloudwards.net, we tend favor a hybrid backup approach when it comes to storing business data. That’s to say, we suggest storing data both locally and in the cloud.  While servers are pretty convenient when it comes to speed, only storing data locally can lead to some big problems for your business. It’s because of this that most online backup experts endorse the 3-2-1 rule, or some variation of it. The basics of 3-2-1 are pretty simple: It’s always best to keep three copies of your data on at least two mediums, with one of those mediums offsite. The reason offsite copies of your business files are recommend is that fires, floods, viruses, accidents and other such problems are hard to guard against. Unless you’re building your own climate-controlled, secure offsite data center to host your server, keeping everything on a server without a fallback plan means putting your business at risk. Online backup is slow, but it also provides a level of data redundancy and security that’s hard to beat with an onsite server. Thanks to plenty of competition, you’ll find some pretty good prices on online backup, too. The top options you can read bout in our IDrive for Business review and CloudBerry Backup review. We have an article on the best server backup to help guide the way. Many of the same options can also be used to backup NAS devices. Or, you can check out another article we’ve penned dedicated specifically to finding the best online backup for NAS. Five Best Affordable Servers for Small Businesses Servers:Server Type:Approximate Price: Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 NAS$750 Dell PowerEdge T30 NAS$600 NetGear ReadyNAS 424 NAS$550 Synology DiskStation DS916 NAS$650 QNAP TS-453ANAS$1600 Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 Our first pick is a popular one: the ThinkServer TS140. Lenovo’s tower server is inexpensive and upgradeable, meaning it can grow along with your business.The TS140 comes with four empty 3.5” bays, which means it can support RAID 0, 1 and 5. You can mix and match SSDs and HDDs, too, if you want to cut costs by only using an SSD for your server OS. Base configurations are pretty minimal: dual Intel Core i3-4130 3.40GHz processors and 4GB DDR3 memory. However, you can opt for a higher-end model running with an Intel Xeon and 32GB of RAM if you’re don’t mind spending more. Or, you can upgrade later. Four PCIe slots open up additional expansion and upgrade options, including swapping your hard-interface from SATA to SAS, should that become a need. The TS140 already has an Intel HD Graphics 4400 card and a DVD-R optical drive. Model:TS140:TS140 (Intel Xeon): Approximate Price:$500$750 Bays:FourFour Processor:Core i3-4130Intel Xeon RAM:4GB DDR34GB DDR3 Another advantage in buying the TS140 is that it’s whisper quiet at just 26 decibels, so won’t disturb your while you work. If you ever decide to move onto a different server, you can also repurpose your TS140 into a pretty nice gaming rig. Granted, that might disrupt your work some. Now, let’s move onto the main event and take a look at the top five servers that are suitable for small businesses. The below list is not extensive; however, it contains my favorite server picks, considering the combination of features and low prices on offer here. Pros: Up to 16TB of storageUp to 32GB of RAMRAID 5 capableVery quietLow-energy consumptionFour PCIe slotsDVD-R driveIntel Graphics 4400 Cons: No hot swappingSlow base CPU Dell PowerEdge T30 LIke the TS140, Dell’s entry-level server comes in a tower case with room for upgrades. However, it’s base configuration also packs a bit more punch than our previous entry, seeing as it comes standard with a Intel Xeon 3.3GHz Quad Core processors and 8GB of RAM. There’s also a pretty affordable 16GB version. The T30 comes with a 1TB hard drive, but has space for up to four 3.5” HDDs or six 2.5” ones. That means you can support up to RAID 5 if that’s a business need. Four PCIe slots and six USB 3.0 ports will come in useful for expansions. ModelT30:T30 (16GB RAM): Approximate Price$450$600 Bays:FourFour Processor:Intel XeonIntel Xeon RAM:8GB16GB The unit is also compact and quiet, so should fit in the corner of your office nicely (just not by the water cooler). While not as popular as the TS140, the T30 certainly has better specs, minus the fact that it doesn’t come equipped with an optical drive or graphic card. Pros: Intel Xeon Quad CoreUp to 16TB of storageUp to 64GB of RAMRAID 5 capableWhisper quietLow energy consumptionFour PCIe slotsFix USB 3.0 slots Cons: No hot swappingNo graphics card Synology DiskStation DS916 The Synology DiskStation DS916 is our top recommendation for SMBs looking for a NAS device. It’s a bit pricey and if you’re looking to save, the DS216 is quite a bit less, but also only has two drives to the DS916’s four. That means the DS216 isn’t capable of RAID 5. The DS916 is and you can even scale it up to nine drives with Synology’s five-bay expansion unit, the DX513. Doing so would increase your storage capacity to 72TB. The base model comes with 2GB of DDR3 RAM, which you might want to upgrade. The quad-core, Intel Pentium N3710 processor should be plenty powerful enough, though. While you can store and stream HD movies if you want, there’s no question the DS916 is built with information technology needs in mind. A maximum of 200 users can use the DS916 at a time — a testament to the power of its hardware. Synology also uses an AES-NI hardware encryption engine to keep your files secure. The ability to read encrypted files at speeds of over 225 MBps and write them at over 209 MBps is another compelling reason why it might be beneficial to your business to keep files locally in addition to in the cloud. Model:DS216:DS916: Approximate Price:$350$550 Bays:TwoFour Bays:Intel Celeron N3060Intel Pentium N3710 RAM:1GB2GB Finally, Synology packages its NAS devices with some great apps that will appeal to business users. That includes mobile apps to connect to your NAS while on the move and a surveillance station app if you want to wire your office with IP cameras for that friendly, big brother feel. Pros: Fast to setupRAID 5Four baysMobile appsUp to 200 usersHot swapping Cons: Only 2GB RAM (upgradeable)Can’t install server OSOnly uses proprietary apps NetGear ReadyNAS 424 While we’d recommend the four-bay version of the NetGear ReadyNAS 420 series, as with the Synology DiskStation, there’s also a two-bay version if you don’t mind decreased capacity and data redundancy. Alternatively, you can can also pick up six-bay and eight-bay versions for a reasonable cost. For those looking for a little more power, there’s also a 520 and 620 series. The 420 series uses an Intel Atom dual core processor to keep things moving. The 520 and 620 series both use the Intel Xeon. Both higher-end models also support virtualization, which the 420 doesn’t. The ReadyNAS has some nice applications that make it a quick addition to your SMB network. That includes ReadyCLOUD to quickly set things up and remote management and monitoring apps. Model:422:424426:428 Approximate Price:$300$400$550$650 Bays:TwoFourSixEight Processor:Intel Atom Dual Core Intel Atom Dual Core Intel Atom Quad CoreIntel Atom Quad Core RAM:2GB2GB4GB4GB It can also automatically backup to several cloud storage options, including Amazon AWS, Google Drive and Dropbox if you’re looking to implement hybrid backup and don’t want to use a service like CloudBerry Backup. According to the specs, the ReadyNAS 424 can only support up to 40 concurrent users. However, that should be enough for most SMBs. Pros: Easy to setup Inexpensive Expandable to 9 bays RAID 5 Handy package center Up to 40 users Cons: Can’t install server OSOnly 2GB RAM (upgradeable)Media file transcoding can drain CPU QNAP TS-453A QNAP makes some of the most popular NAS devices for both home and business users — and makes a lot of them. For professionals, the QNAP TS-453A is our top pick, but there are a few different directions you could go in, including the higher-performance QNAP TVS-671. The TS-453A runs an Intel Celeron N3150 Quad Core 1.6GHz processor and comes standard with 4GB of DDR3L RAM, which you can bump to 8GB. This NAS also supports server virtualization, including VMWare and Hyper-V. According to QNAP it runs faster than our Synology recommendation, with speeds up to 412 Mbps even running AES-NI encryption. Dual HDMI outputs let you expand or mirror your storage locally. Model:TS-253A:TS-453A:TVS-671: Approximate Price$450$550$1600 Bays:TwoFourSix Processor:Intel Celeron N3150 Quad CoreIntel Celeron N3150 Quad CoreIntel i5 Quad Core RAM:4GB4GB8GB Best of all, if you’re looking to after-work karaoke parties for your business associates, the TS-453A is your machine thanks to QNAP’s Ocean KTV app.  In fact, it’s all around great media server, making it an ideal addition to your home theater setup, too. Pros: Easy to setup Server virtualization Very fast 4GB RAM (upgradeable to 8GB) RAID 5Hot swapping Cons: Bit expensive

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In most modern businesses in Australia, IT underpins all facets of operations. This includes the hardware and software that help our team get work done, and the communications services like the Internet, email and phone that connect you to your customers and suppliers. Despite the essential role these IT services play in contributing to your business’ ongoing success, not every organisation has the resources, capacity or expertise available to ensure that their technology and systems are running correctly to best support their operations. Our Managed IT solutions can help businesses in Sydney, Melbourne and the rest of Australia fill this gap. We go above and beyond to strengthen and further enhance your capabilities to take your business to a whole new level. Tailored IT Service Packages OUR IT PACKAGES Every business is different and requires a tailored IT Service based on your specific requirements. Whether you simply want someone to maintain your current IT and communications systems or you prefer fully outsourced IT, we have a package that will suit you. Compare Sustain Synergy Shield 24/7 infrastructure monitoring & reporting Proactive network maintenance schedule Industry leading tools and ticket management processes including customer portal Guaranteed response times - SLA measurement and management Expert and locally based service desk with unlimited IT support Regular scheduled visits by dedicated system administrators Network documentation including tailored procedures & forms Account management Fixed cost IT services Full time onsite IT engineer/s IT team management Strategic CIO service Tailored management reporting

In the past, companies had to invest significant resources to build the physical hardware infrastructure they need for their operations.The rise of Cloud computing means businesses today have far more flexibility, and are able to reduce their initial investment. Cloud solutions allow you to rent or purchase the servers, computing resources and storage space you need at the present time, and then expand your capacity as your business grows. Many Cloud vendors also provide Software as a Service (SaaS) that ensure efficient management of your system requirements. By partnering with Nerdcore Computers to design and implement the right Cloud systems for your business, you also benefit from our ongoing expertise and knowledge to maintain your systems to the highest standards. INFRASTRUCTURE AS A SERVICE (PUBLIC, PRIVATE & HYBRID CLOUD SOLUTIONS) Deciding on the most appropriate Cloud solution for your business can be challenging. Things to consider: Productivity requirements Security requirements Scalability and accessibility Cost The team at Nerdcore Computers takes the time to understand your business, then helps you select the most appropriate Cloud solution for your need. We also tailor solutions to ensure you get exactly what you need. Where do you see your business going? Nercdore Computers can assist you with all your computing requirements, providing the necessary capacity to help your business scale. Nerdcore Computers can ensure you get access to scalable public infrastructure at a cost-effective price. Need greater control or enhanced security? Nerdcore Computers can tailor a private Cloud solution to meet your needs. Need to balance scalability, security and control? A hybrid model will give you the scalability of public infrastructure, combined with the security and control of a private model. It’s a cost-effective option thanks to reduced hardware, software, cooling and power requirements. Whatever model you select, Nerdcore Computers will assist you to make the right decision. We will be there to provide you ongoing services, to ensure your Cloud solution remains relevant as your business requirements change. MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 Productivity applications are no longer software suites installed on individual terminals. With the Cloud-based Microsoft Office 365, you and your staff can access the entire suite of Microsoft products online, anywhere, anytime. The usual productivity tools – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Outlook, Access, Skype, Teams – are now fully integrated, and your team can access all these productivity systems via the Cloud using a single password. By migrating your existing systems to Cloud-based Office 365, your team will be able to streamline collaboration, helping your business achieve full scalability as your business grows. Nerdcore Computers is a registered Silver Microsoft Partner, and will assist you with all aspects of setting up and configuring your Office 365 system. We will also take care of the detailed planning, collaboration and change management processes needed to smoothly migrate from your existing systems to Office 365. Let Nerdcore Computers take responsibility for the whole process, including the safe migration of data and email systems, and see how your business processes will be transformed. MICROSOFT AZURE Microsoft Azure is a suite of cloud computing systems used by enterprises and businesses to build, test, deploy and manage applications and services. If you are exploring how you can leverage Azure’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions, Nerdcore Computers has the expertise and insight to support and advise you on how your business can take advantage of what Azure has to offer. This support extends to execution – let Nerdcore Computers implement Azure systems for your business, enhancing how you function and helping you streamline your processes. CLOUD BACKUP & DISASTER RECOVERY Data ranks as one of the most valuable assets for any business, and safeguarding against data loss is critical. Cloud-based backup systems are one way to ensure the safety of your data in the event of system failures or catastrophes. With Nerdcore Computers, your data is backed up to specialist Cloud-based providers. This strategy offers far more flexibility and convenience than traditional offsite tape or USB drive backup systems. With our range of solutions, including Storage Craft’s Shadow Protect and Veeam Disaster Recovery, Nerdcore Computers guarantees: everything is fully backed-up and disaster recovery systems are in placeany accidentally deleted files can be recovered in minutesservers can be brought back online speedily to minimise any downtime to your operations. All backing up is done seamlessly without any interruption to your business.

Migrating to the Cloud is Simpler than you think Migrating your business communications to the cloud gives you fast, easy and effective access to your data and information. And while your business will save money and have less downtime, it can be confusing to know how it works. Put simply, the cloud is a number of servers in data centres that your business can use for data and information storage and software applications. These can include project management tools, email platforms and customer relationship management software. Your business bottom line will thank you after you migrate to the cloud as you only pay for the resource usage you require. This gives you ease of scalability and the ability for your team to work remotely, at different locations or from home. When you have an effective cloud migration strategy, migrating to the cloud is simpler than you think. The obvious benefits of migrating to the cloud include lower costs, availability, reliability, better disaster recovery and improved analytics. But there are other benefits to your business after you have migrated to the cloud. 1: Ease of workplace mobility for your team When your business uses cloud based communications systems, your team’s productivity and efficiency will increase. They will be able to access data and information applications in the cloud remotely, from home or overseas via any connected device. 2: Improved IT resources management Migrating your business to the cloud will free up your IT team’s time and allow them to focus on their primary role of contributing to projects that add value to the bottom line. When your business uses the cloud, your IT team won’t have to spend time maintaining serves, troubleshooting faulty applications or installing updates. 3: Reduced carbon footprint Have you ever considered how much energy onsite servers and offsite disaster recovery systems use? When your business uses the cloud, your server capacity easily scales to suit your current needs. Opening up new locations or scaling back to just one gets a whole lot easier when you use the cloud. What steps you need to take to migrate to the cloud Your cloud migration timeline needs to take into account several factors including how much IT function you want to migrate to the cloud and over what period of time. Nerdcore Computers expert cloud migration team can handle all aspects of migrating to the cloud. To ensure the best migration outcomes we suggest you use the following steps. Step 1 to migrate to the cloud: Consider your business strategy Having a detailed understanding of your financial and business drivers will help you get the best outcome. It is important to know what your business and IT goals are including your capital expenditure (CapEx) versus operating expenditure (OpEx) needs. Choosing a cloud provider that allows you ease of availability will keep your business agile and competitive. Step 2 to migrate to the cloud: Evaluate your current applications Before migrating to the cloud, it is important to identify any constraints of your current applications. Some applications may have legacy and/or compatibility issues, which may make need to be reconfigured before you migrate to the cloud. Step 3 to migrate to the cloud: Analyse and evaluate your business processes When your business migrates to the cloud there will be an impact on business processes. Determining which processes may be affected by operating technologies or legacy infrastructure can result in increased efficiencies after cloud migration. Step 4 to migrate to the cloud: Choosing the right cloud provider Over the past few years there has been a rapid growth in the number of companies providing cloud migration services. Before choosing one it is important to consider the following: How much experience they have with similar sized businesses Whether they are Australian based with access to 24/7, 365 days a year support How much technical and hands on operational expertise they have What happens during the migration process and how smooth will it be for your business. Nerdcore Computers can smoothly migrate your business communications to the cloud so you get: Virtual updates for all your communications Reduced IT costs with less complicated infrastructure Your data, video, voice and information safe with disaster recovery and cloud-hosted redundancies. What are the most popular cloud options? When it comes to choosing the right cloud service option for your business, it’s important to look at what the provider offers and how they best match your business needs. We suggest you consider scalability, database size and capacity demands. When you assess the costs of cloud computing, be sure to look for hidden charges for bandwidth, API calls, geographical location and messages sent. Nerdcore Computers expert cloud computing solution team can help you choose the right cloud computing option for your business. Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched in 2006 and offers a mix of platform as a service (PaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and packaged software as a service (SaaS) offerings. The broad IT infrastructure services AWS provides include storage options, computing power and networking and databases. AWS has over 50 services that are easy to access with just a few clicks of your mouse. And if your business requirements change, AWS easily scales without upfront capital expenses. Some of AWS services include the following: Compute: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) offers virtual servers with varying capacities and sizes. Amazon EC2 Container Service and EC2 Container Registry allows you to use images and work with Docker containers on the AWS platform.Storage: Amazon Simple Storage Services (S3) offers scalable object storage for analytics, archives and data backup. Amazon Elastic File System provides managed cloud based file storage while Amazon Elastic Block Store offers block level storage to use with EC2.Data management and databases: Amazon Relational Database Service has options for SQL Server, Oracle, My SQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB and Amazon Aurora. Amazon DynamoDB manages NoSQL databases.Migration, hybrid cloud: AWS Migration Hub and EC2 Systems are some of the various tools to help your business migrate databases, servers, applications and data onto the AWS public cloud. Microsoft Azure is another cloud option that gives your business the freedom to manage, build and deploy applications on a global network with your preferred frameworks and tools. The hundreds of different services Microsoft Azure provides include databases, file storage, services for mobile and web apps and full virtual machines. Microsoft Azure allows your business to easily add cloud capabilities to your existing network via its platform as a service (PaaS) model. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is also available. Some of Microsoft Azure services include the following: SQL databases: Through managed SQL databases that easily scale, your business saves money on software, hardware and IT expertise. Virtual machines: Azure allows you to quickly create Linux or Microsoft virtual machines (VMs) in a matter of minutes. These VMs are cloud based and host services and apps as if they were in your own data centre. Azure Active Directory Domain services: Using the same technology as Windows Active Directory this service allows you to remotely manage and move security structures and authentication. Visual Studio team services: This add on service offers a complete application lifecycle management (ALM) solution in the Microsoft cloud. Your developers can track and share code changes, perform load testing, and deliver applications to production while collaborating in Azure from all over the world. The best Australian cloud migration team Nerdcore Computers Cloud Solutions help your business plug into the cloud with confidence. Our expert cloud migration team makes cloud migration simple. 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Why your Business needs Cloud Based Backup Systems Does your business use a cloud based backup system for reliable and secure data and information backups? With the rise of cyber-attacks, ransomware, failing servers and hardware, having a cloud-based backup system is critical if you want your business to stay secure and operational 24/7. The Wanna Cry Ransomware attacked thousands of businesses in over 150 countries. This was a wake-up call that preserving business continuity and protecting data needed more than just local device backups. If your business uses hard drive disks that aren’t backed up to the cloud you risk business continuity problems if IT incident occurs. Could your business withstand the pressures and inconvenience of losing data through a natural disaster, equipment failure, accidental deletion or cyber-attack? Would you be able to make up for lost business opportunities and disruptive delays? When your business has a cloud based backup solution, you get peace of mind that your data is securely and automatically maintained in the cloud. As your business expands and the amount of data you use grows, a cloud backup system makes it easy to add extra storage. What is a cloud based backup system? During the last few years, cloud backup systems have transformed the way business information and data is backed up and protected. Cloud backups store data on remote servers that are accessed via the Internet and are an excellent alternative to storing data onsite. They have replaced the need for in-house servers and hard-drive backups which have limited storage and security capabilities. When your business uses cloud backup services the capacity is easily scalable and you only pay for the amount you use. How cloud based backup systems safeguard your business from downtime Most businesses today depend on their databases, hardware and software to stay efficient and competitive. If an IT incident occurs and you can’t access files and data, the downtime has the potential to bring your business to a halt for hours, days or even weeks. And if your company can’t trade effectively because of an IT incident, it will lose money. December 2017 statistics show that the average hourly downtime cost of business servers being down was between $301,000 to $400,000. And with the average time of 7 hours to resume normal operations, the cost to your business after an IT incident occurs can skyrocket. The business ramifications of IT downtime go beyond financial costs. IT downtime also has the potential to: Damage brand reputation Affect business opportunities Lower employee morale Lose customer trust The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and the mandatory Data Breach Notification in Australia means your business must make a public announcement if customer data is lost during downtime. This requirement can further impact customer trust and damage your business brand. Outages to your business IT can be unavoidable but if you are prepared you won’t have to experience downtime. Backing up your data is a good first step but it’s also important to have a reliable, quick solution to restore information. While your business continuity solution can use local backups, what would happen if the power fails or the device is destroyed? This is why storing your valuable business data and information in the cloud has become so necessary. But using only a cloud based back up system can be risky because: It can be hard to control the bandwidth reliability Data and information restores can be time consuming and difficult They can sometimes fail A hybrid-cloud solution negates the risk of only having your data stored in the cloud. Your data is first copied and stored on a local device, making it fast and easy to restore if something happens. This data is also replicated in the cloud so if the local device fails, your data will still be available. If an IT disaster does strike your business, a hybrid cloud solution ensures it can still continue operating. The Datto Hybrid Cloud Platform is a cost effective, seamless cloud based backup system. The top benefits of Cloud Backup Systems for your Business While cloud based backup solutions are a cost efficient, scalable and secure way to protect your business data, there are other benefits for your business. Key benefits of utilising cloud backup systems include the following: 1. Your business can recover data quickly and efficiently After your files and data are backed up in the cloud for the first time, you’ll be able to automate backup times so your data is synced and up to date. If you need to recover your business data from the cloud it’s a fast and straightforward process. 2. Cloud based backup systems relieve your IT headaches Relying on the cloud for your backup system means that your IT department won’t need to be concerned about managing backup hardware. Using cloud based backup systems allows your IT team to focus on the core IT tasks that help your business grow and stay competitive. Questions to ask your Cloud Back Up Provider Did you know that virtual contact centres give your company built-in protection to maintain operations if your business suffers an outage because of operational failures or weather emergencies? In the event of a disaster, the cloud ensures your business can easily move operations to another location, log in and be operational again. Calls can be easily routed to agents and facilities that aren’t affected by outages or the disaster. But what happens if your provider has a disaster? 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3 Top Tips to Keep Your Email Secure At Nerdcore Computers we’ve been noting an increase in the frequency and reporting of phishing and scam emails. Email security is of critical importance to business. We all rely on filters to weed out those malicious emails and on the whole they do a good job, but inevitably some still slip through the cracks. Anyone can be vulnerable to a phishing email. Despite what you might know about phishing, every day methods are improving, and new users are falling victim. Read on below for our top 3 tips to spot any malicious email loitering in your inbox! REQUEST A CONSULTATION CALL US 1300 637 326 1. Look closely at the actual senders email address One of the most obvious clues for phishing can be as simple as the email address it was sent from. The sender/s are relying on you overlooking something as mundane as the email address your mail comes from. Some of the more preventable mail comes from free hosted platforms that are easy to give away just by looking at them. More advanced or sophisticated methods could show a legitimate email address, or a spoofed email address, so while this is a good step 1, it’s not a comprehensive defence. A good example can be seen in the email below. The email name is purporting to be from a multinational investment group, but the actual email address is something entirely different. 2. Grammar and spelling errors Most scam and phishing emails originate from overseas. Have a close look to see if there are obvious spelling or grammatical errors in any mail you think could be suspicious. Although it’s not just spelling and grammar, it could even just be an odd or unusual phrase. There is a theory that this is used as a filtering system to prey on the gullible, but this isn’t necessarily the case with phishing attempts. 3. Suspicious attachments or links Almost all scams and phishing attempts require the user to click a link or download a file. We strongly advise that you never open an attachment unless you are fully confident that the message is from a legitimate party. Even then, you should look out for anything suspicious in the attachment. As for links you might not be expecting, hover your mouse over (don’t click!) a link to see if the destination address matches the linked address. Here’s an example. https://google.com This would appear to be a link to Google’s homepage, but in actual fact is a link to the Nerdcore computers website. I need help with my email security! Nerdcore Computers Business Essentials managed security platform includes email and web content filtering, drastically reducing your risk of falling prey to a malicious email. It’s always important to stay diligent, and in combination with an Nerdcore Computers IT security solution, you’ll give your business the best chance of never having to worry about your data or systems being compromised.

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Drivers using mobile phone are now in the sights of the NSW government. It will spend $88 million rolling out fixed and portable cameras across the state to detect motorists using phones. The cameras will operate 24 hours a day and - unlike speed cameras - there will be no warning signs to alert drivers as they approach. The high-definition cameras use artificial intelligence to spot drivers using their phones, regardless of the weather or time of day. It follows a six-month trial of three cameras which recorded more than 100,000 drivers in 85 million car movements using their phones illegally. K-Pop: behind the scenes of the musical phenomenon taking the world by stormAustralia to try land direct flights to IndiaMissing NSW plane found crashed in 'steep and heavily wooded terrain' For the first three months of the crackdown, errant drivers will simply receive a warning letter but after that, it will be a $344 fine and five demerit points. The cameras are expected to be rolled out by December.

www.avid.com Avid Sibelius 2019 Review AN INDUSTRY STANDARD GETS A FACELIFT AS WELL AS NEW FEATURES FOR COLLABORATION While IBC is abuzz with industry talent, we have some news to share from home: Avid’s style is getting a tune-up. It takes panache to lead the pack in today’s hustle-bustle world of media production. That’s why we at Avid have been working on a fresh, modern, bold new way to share who we are with the rest of the world as we move into the next era of audio, video, and broadcast entertainment. ur new look and feel gets to the heart of our mission to equip creators like you with the technology and tools needed to entertain, inform, educate, and enlighten the world. Still the same Avid—just refreshed. You may spot some subtle changes in the coming months while we keep improving the solutions you need to get things done. Like what you see? Send us a note: CONTACT US Meanwhile, the show must go on! Stand 7.B55 is bustling away at IBC, and if you haven’t grabbed a spot at one of our many training sessions you can still do so here. Powerful publishing is on the horizon Avid is making waves with some instrumental solutions and updates just announced at IBC. We’re excited about our new SaaS offering MediaCentral | Publisher, which is powered by Wildmoka and helps improve efficiency across the board. This robust solution enables media producers to create content, add graphics and branding, and publish videos quickly to multiple social media and digital end points. That means increased revenue and boosted viewership to broaden your reach—all so you stay one step ahead of the competition. Media Central | Publisher powered by Wildmoka We’re previewing upcoming features for post-production professionals too, including new support for higher video resolutions and frame rates. For all of you music makers out there, Pro Tools 2019 is in the midst of its European debut at IBC with an update that allows teams to work faster and more creatively on the most complex projects without missing a beat (or a high note). There’s a lot more to come from IBC 2019! Check back for announcements and follow us on social media to stay on top of everything we’re working on. Industry-leading music composition and notation software introduces powerful capabilities that make creativity and collaboration easier and faster than ever Avid® (Nasdaq: AVID), the leading technology provider that powers the media and entertainment industry, today announced the immediate availability of Sibelius® 2019, the world’s best-selling music notation software. Debuting at The NAMM Show 2019, Sibelius 2019 introduces powerful new capabilities that enable faster, more creative workflows while limiting time consuming tasks that detract from the creative process. Sibelius is the industry standard in music notation software and is used by award-winning artists on the world’s most celebrated compositions. Available from the product family including Sibelius | First, Sibelius and Sibelius | Ultimate, Sibelius 2019 delivers exciting features that improve review workflows and score navigation and composition—igniting creativity and collaboration for everyone from students and aspiring music creatives to professional musicians, composers and orchestrators. New in Sibelius 2019: Review Mode to grant limited access to scores – Available for Sibelius | Ultimate, Review Mode allows users to grant limited access to view, navigate, copy passages, and play back scores without risking accidental changes. Copyists and composers can safely review a score before orchestrating the music or teachers can check a student’s notation to grade their work without making any unintended changes.Instant play back when navigating a score – Using the Go-To-Bar and Go-To-Page functions (or the Timeline in Sibelius | Ultimate), users can navigate to any location in a score and immediately start playback. This enables users to quickly hear and compare passages to keep music creation and arranging momentum moving smoothly. “From film scoring stages, concert halls, to classrooms, Sibelius is the industry’s most used and trusted software for music notation,” said Rob D’Amico, Director, Audio Solutions Marketing at Avid. “Throughout 2018, our regular releases for Sibelius have provided new features and enhancements to accelerate composing and arranging so users can quickly and easily write and publish beautiful scores. Sibelius 2019 expands upon our vision to provide our community of award-winning composers, educators, students and enthusiasts with the tools they need to collaborate and create compelling content.” Sibelius 2019 is available now. For more information, visit: http://www.avid.com/sibelius. About Avid Avid delivers the most open and efficient media platform, connecting content creation with collaboration, asset protection, distribution, and consumption. Avid’s preeminent customer community uses Avid’s comprehensive tools and workflow solutions to create, distribute and monetize the most watched, loved and listened to media in the world—from prestigious and award-winning feature films to popular television shows, news programs and televised sporting events, and celebrated music recordings and live concerts. 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To-do Powered Tasks Experience The rollout of the new To-do powered tasks experience is also underway. Like other rollouts across Office 365 lately, there’s a bit of a disconnect in terms of functionality and the overall look and feel, for example, the new experience doesn’t support Dark mode, the What’s new pane, Web chat and more. Interestingly the “New Outlook” toggle is still visible in the To-do experience, even though my tenant has already been switched over to it completely, as part of the First release program. The new OWA experience also introduces the My day feature, exposed as a button on the top right. Pressing the button will open the My day pane, allowing you to get quick access to your Calendar and Tasks from any OWA page. It only shows the primary Calendar though, while for Tasks we’re able to select additional tasks folders or lists. I noticed that neither of the new To-do based task experience, nor the My day Tasks pane will display emails that you've previously flagged, and the corresponding Flagged emails view will only list newly flagged messages. Another obvious improvement would be to provide us with a unified, overlaid view of all the different tasks, appointments and meetings, whereas currently, it takes multiple clicks to go over the full list. In our previous article, we detailed some of the settings that control the attachment experience and more specifically attaching files from sources such as OneDrive or third-party storage providers. Now, Microsoft has deprecated the OneDriveAttachmentsEnabled and ThirdPartyFileProvidersEnabled parameters and replaced them with a single one, AdditionalStorageProvidersAvailable, turned on by default. The current list of enabled third-party storage providers includes personal OneDrive, Box, Egnyte, and Dropbox, with support for Google Drive and Facebook to follow in the future. The screenshot above showcases the new settings menu for Storage accounts, which you can find under the Attachments section or access directly via https://outlook.office.com/mail/options/mail/attachments. Shared mailbox access is coming to Outlook mobile The last article we did on Outlook updates featured the introduction of Shared calendars as a centerpiece. Six months down the line, this gets expanded beyond just Calendar access, with the Add Shared mailbox feature coming to Outlook mobile. This functionality has been the number one ask for years and the main reason why the old “OWA for devices” apps remained so popular even after the release of the mobile Outlook app. Now, with the advent of the new “Microsoft sync technology”, Microsoft is finally ready to tackle this challenge. Delegate Support The feature is coupled with Delegate support, allowing you to assign permission and share your mailbox with another person directly from within the mobile app. At the time of writing this article, the feature is still available for most customers, despite what the What’s new in Office 365 site or the Office 365 Roadmap tells us. The last update we have is that the rollout is currently paused until Microsoft addresses few issues, identified by customers who’ve already had access to the feature. Users of the iOS version who are part of the Testflight program have access to the feature and you can read Tony Redmond’s first impression here. Microsoft Sync Technology The Microsoft sync technology mentioned above is a new protocol that Microsoft uses for direct data access between the Outlook app and the user’s mailbox. This new protocol eliminates the middle tier services that were in use previously, bringing simplicity and performance improvements and extending the reach of the Outlook app to additional Office 365 instances. Most importantly, it enables new features such as accessing shared mailboxes, or the support for S/MIME and Microsoft Information Protection, which are now in development. Microsoft completed the migration to the new protocol for all Office 365 tenants by the end of June 2019. If you're the curious type, you can use the following cmdlet to list any device using the new protocol: Get-MobileDevice -Filter {ClientType -eq “Outlook”} Calendar Features The Calendaring team has also been busy and we’ve received several new features here. These include support for colors/categories for Calendar items (screenshot below), time to leave notifications, the ability to schedule Teams meetings and the Join meeting button support for Teams meetings, and more. Another set of updates came out of the strategic partnership between Microsoft and Samsung. Most notably those include the support for POP3 protocol and enhanced user experience for tablet devices.

How fast is 5G? 5G speeds will vary between locations, countries, carriers and devices, but on the whole the average internet speed you can expect should be much greater than what's currently offered on 4G. We've been testing the first 5G networks in the US, UK, and Australia, and have found speeds to be a little bit of a mixed bag. What is 5G? 5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before. Combining cutting-edge network technology and the very latest research, 5G should offer connections that are multitudes faster than current connections, with average download speeds of around 1GBps expected to soon be the norm. The networks will help power a huge rise in Internet of Things technology, providing the infrastructure needed to carry huge amounts of data, allowing for a smarter and more connected world. 5G networks are already starting to appear and are expected to launch across the world by 2020, working alongside existing 3G and 4G technology to provide speedier connections that stay online no matter where you are. When will 5G launch? In the Australia Verizon surprised most of the world by launching its 5G network at the start of April 2019, making it the first globally to offer the next-generation network. It's currently only available in limited parts of Chicago and a few other locations, and there are just two handsets currently available to use on the new 5G network. In Chicago, US we've managed to obtain speeds of up to 1.4Gbps, which is massively faster than 4G's theoretical top speed of 300Mbps (although average speeds tend to be below 100Mbps). However, 5G coverage is patchy and we had to move around the city's various 5G masts to get this top speed. We did tend to get around 1Gbps quite consistently though. 5G in London, UK is more of a mixed bag, with speeds in our test ranging from 200Mbps to 550Mbps - still much quicker than 4G, but not the same level as we are seeing in Victoria

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET YOUR COMPUTER FIXED? We rely on our home computers for so much including, but not limited to, managing our bills, keeping up with our family members, and storing our personal memories such as our photos, videos, and relevant documents. In a business setting, it is difficult to imagine accomplishing your daily tasks and communicating with clients with a computer that is not working reliably. As a result, when our computers are on the fritz, we want it to be repaired as quickly as possible. PC repair costs can add up quickly and if you are not computer savvy, it can be very frustrating. It is not always convenient to pack up your computer, whether it’s your personal or business computer, and bring it to a repair center which is why it is sometimes beneficial to have the tech come to your home or office. The cost of a repair for your PC that takes place within your home or office can vary widely on what the repair includes, how complex the issue is, and how long it takes for the tech to resolve the issue making it difficult to budget for PC repair costs. What to Take into Consideration Standard in-home or business PC repairs include Wi-Fi setup, software updates, virus removal, and suspected malware removal. The more intensive the repair, the longer it may take and for services that charge by the hour, the cost for PC repair may add up. Before you decide to have repairs take place in your home or office rather than bringing it to a tech center, confirm whether it will be a fixed rate or hourly and in most cases, you could get an estimate of the hours up front so you can make sure you are comfortable with PC repair costs. Looking for a trusted in-home or in-office source for computer repair? Need your computer fixed right away? We can help! Give the nerdcore group a ring anytime 24/7 on 1300 Nerdcore. We can dispatch a tech same day, or offer a remote computer repair connection. We are often able to log in to your computer remotely and take care of the problem without you ever having to unplug anything. It doesn’t get any easier than that! The nerdcore Group | Fast Onsite Computer Repairs Quotes | Ring 1300nerdcore

The other weekend, I sat down and sorted through all my random electronics junk. As part of that process, I took all my power supplies and adapters and threw them into a box. It ended up being a pretty big box. I’m willing to bet that any given household has a dozen or more of different types of cell phone chargers, AC/DC adapters, power bricks, power cables, and charger plugs. Having so many chargers can be pretty frustrating. It’s easy to get them separated from the phone or laptop or tablet or router. And once that happens, it can be incredibly difficult to figure out which goes with which. The default solution to this is to try random plugs until you find one that fits into your device. However, this is a big gamble. If you grab an incompatible power adapter, your best case scenario is that it works, albeit not the way the manufacturer intended. The second worst case scenario is that you fry the gadget you are trying to power up. The worst case scenario is that you burn down your house. In this article, I’m going to walk you through the process of digging through your junk drawer and finding the right power adapter for your device. Then, I’ll tell you why it’s so important to do so. Fudging It: What Happens if You Use the Wrong Adapter? Ideally, you’ll have the same voltage, current, and polarity on your adapter and device. But what if you accidentally (or purposefully) use the wrong adapter? In some cases, the plug won’t fit. But there are many instances where an incompatible power adapter will plug into your device. Here’s what you can expect in each scenario: Wrong polarity – If you reverse the polarity, a few things can happen. If you’re lucky, nothing will happen, and no damage will occur. If you are unlucky, your device will be damaged. There’s a middle ground, too. Some laptops and other devices include polarity protection, which is essentially a fuse that burns out if you use the wrong polarity. If this happens, you might hear a pop and see smoke. But the device may still work on battery power. However, your DC input will be toast. To fix this, either replace the polarity protection fuse or get it serviced. The good news is that the main circuitry wasn’t fried.Voltage too low – If the voltage on an adapter is lower than the device, but the current is the same, then the device may work, albeit erratically. If we think back to our analogy of voltage being water pressure, then it would mean that the  device has “low blood pressure.”  The effect of low voltage depends on the complexity of the device. A speaker, for example, may be okay, but it just won’t get as loud. More sophisticated devices will falter, and may even shut themselves off when they detect an under-voltage condition. Usually, an under-voltage condition won’t cause damage or shorten the life of your device.Voltage too high – If the adapter has a higher voltage, but the current is the same, then the device will likely shut itself off when it detects an over voltage. If it doesn’t, then it may run hotter than normal, which can shorten the life of the device or cause immediate damage.Current too high – If the adapter has the correct voltage, but the current is greater than what the device input requires, then you shouldn’t see any problems. For example, if you have a laptop that calls for a 19V / 5A DC input, but you use a 19V / 8A DC adapter, your laptop will still get the 19V voltage it requires, but it will only draw 5A of current. As far as current goes, the device calls the shots, and the adapter will have to do less work.Current too Low – If the adapter has the correct voltage, but the adapter’s rated current is lower than what the device input, then a few things might happen. The device could power on, and just draw more current from the adapter than it’s designed for. This could cause the adapter to overheat or fail. Or, the device may power on, but the adapter may not be able to keep up, causing the voltage to drop (see voltage too low above). For laptops running on undercurrent adapters, you might see the battery charge, but the laptop is not powering on, or it may run on power, but the battery won’t charge. Bottom-line: it’s a bad idea to use a lower current rating adapter since it could cause excess heat.

Thousands of PCs Infected with Windows Malware: Here's What To Do Microsoft and Cisco Talos both published comprehensive reports about the malware, explaining how the attack gets users to download a malicious HTML file then uses the popular Node.js framework (which executes Javascript outside a web browser) and WinDivert (a network packet capture tool) apps to infect and take control of a computer. The infected HTML application, or HTA, is typically distributed through malicious ads sent through legitimate content delivery services, like Amazon Cloudfront Once the file runs, it downloads additional Javascript code that eventually starts PowerShell and writes a malicious script. That happens multiple times, with each instance of PowerShell leading to the next attack, starting with disabling Windows Defender Antivirus and ending with a JavaScript payload that runs on node.exe.  The final JavaScript payload turns the infected device into a proxy zombie that can be used by an attacker to execute various malicious activities. Microsoft calls the malware Nodersok while Cisco Talos calls it Divergent. Either way, the attack is said to primarily target everyday consumers in the United States and Europe and Microsoft says 3% of encounters were seen by organizations in the education, healthcare or financial sectors. There are conflicting theories as to what the malware actually does. Cisco says the malware was designed to generate revenue using click-fraud, a technique for generating fraudulent charges that costs advertisers billions of dollars each year. Microsoft, on the other hand, believes the malware was created as a relay to access network entities and plant malicious code. Whatever the case, the attack is quite stealthy as it uses techniques associated with "fileless" malware, or malware that leaves few traces behind for researchers to discover. "The campaign is particularly interesting not only because it employs advanced fileless techniques, but also because it relies on an elusive network infrastructure that causes the attack to fly under the radar," Microsoft wrote in a blog post. "We uncovered this campaign in mid-July, when suspicious patterns in the anomalous usage of MSHTA.exe emerged from Microsoft Defender ATP telemetry. In the days that followed, more anomalies stood out, showing up to a ten-fold increase in activity." How to protect your PC from Nodersok/Divergent As elusive as this newly discovered malware might be, both Microsoft and Cisco promise that their services--- Windows Defender and Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), respectively --- can spot and stop the malware. However, not every PC is equipped with those anti-malware defenders and third-party solutions have a tricky time with this particular malware. If you want to be 100% protected, Microsoft suggests that you don't run HTA (or HTML applications) on your Windows systems, especially if they can't trace them back to a legitimate owner.

Windows users always struggled to live securely with Internet Explorer – and now it’s been superseded in Windows 10, it’s as if they’re now struggling to live securely without it. Witness this week’s rush by Microsoft to patch two high-priority flaws affecting IE versions 9 to 11, one of which is a zero-day the company says is being exploited in real attacks. The zero-day (CVE-2019-1367) was reported to Microsoft by Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group. It’s a remote code execution (RCE) flaw in the browser’s scripting engine that could allow an attacker to: … install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. No further details have been made public in the advisory, but as with most browser vulnerabilities, exploitation would involve luring unpatched users to a malicious website. Powerful, business-grade protection at home. Play Video  Try for Free No big deal? Because IE is only used by a few percent of users, in theory this minimises the scope of the flaw. However, because IE code still lurks in every version of Windows, including Windows 10, the number of people actively using it might not be the whole story. Some will have activated it on their Windows 7 and 8 computers in the past, which means they could still be vulnerable if it’s set as the default browser or they can be persuaded to visit an infected website using it. On Windows 10, IE has to be consciously activated, so anyone who’s not done this should be OK because Microsoft’s Edge or another unaffected browser will be the default. Interestingly, the update must be done manually, during which the installer assesses whether the user’s systems needs it or not – this implies Windows 10 users at least should be safe. IE scripting flaws aren’t exactly unheard of, as demonstrated by a proof of concept exploit from earlier this year, or CVE-2018-8653 from late 2018. Microsoft Defender flaw The second part of this week’s update patches CVE-2019-1255, a denial of service vulnerability in Windows’ built-in security engine, Microsoft (formerly Windows) Defender. Essentially, an attacker could exploit this to “to prevent legitimate accounts from executing legitimate system binaries.” In other words, to stop it from working correctly. The updated version is Microsoft Malware Protection Engine version 1.1.16400.2. IE 10 support ended in January 2016. As for version 11, as far as we can tell from Microsoft’s documentation, this will be supported for as long as the versions on which it is integrated are themselves supported. For some Windows 10 versions, that implies support far into the future. Nerdcore computers service centre IT Business Support Author - Nick Veloutsos

Google just introduced new link attributes that may affect the way links are calculated. SEOs are calling this change “NoFollow 2.0” because it makes changes and gives new more granular options to the nofollow tag. In this post, I’ll cover what you need to know and what it means for your SEO going forward! First, What Is NoFollow? Nofollow is a type of link attribute that tells Google to not give any credit to a link. The opposite is “dofollow.” In general, getting “dofollow” links are much more powerful than getting nofollow links. When Google originally introduced the nofollow link attribute, it helped webmasters protect their sites from giving credit to an outbound link when they didn’t want to. This could be for a number of reasons: Comment Spam: By allowing the ability to drop a link when leaving a comment, many link builders would go and leave thousands of comments just to get a link. So by making all comment links nofollow, it discouraged this type of spam.Adversiting: Say you want to sell advertising on your website and have banner ads that link to the advertiser. In this case you could mark the links as nofollow, since they are not editorial choices. In general, you can use the rel=nofollow attribute on any link that you don’t want to give credit to. These are just examples of when nofollow links came in handy; there are many more. What Is NoFollow 2.0? “NoFollow 2.0” is the new name that the industry is using to describe the new link attributes. There are 2 new types of attributes Google is rolling out: rel=UGC: Stands for “user generated content” and can be used any time someone other than the editorial staff of a website is generating content.rel=sponsored: This is pretty obvious, but this stands for any time the link has been sponsored or paid for.rel=nofollow: This just tells Google to not give any credit to the link. (This is not new). Why Is Google Making This Change? In the past, many webmasters would blanket nofollow links, which would tell Google to give the link zero credit. But in the current ecosystem of the online publishing world, this doesn’t make as much sense anymore, and Google wants to give more ways to more accurately identify the links. For example, in the past, large publishers would have guest contributors contribute a large amount of content to the site so they could increase their pageviews. Some of the biggest publishers in the world have gotten into trouble because all the outbound links were dofollow. So when the publishers got scolded by Google for this, they switched EVERYTHING to nofollow, which may not be the best blanket choice. With these new updates, Google gives publishers more nuanced ways of categorizing links, and may allow Google to give users better search results by calculating link value more accurately. What Will Actually Happen? Just like every update, we’ll have to wait to see some actual data to make any real conclusions. With that said, there are a few things that we believe will change in the future. 1. Adoption Rate The biggest question, first of all, is – What will the adoption be? Even Google says in their official statement that you don’t need to change anything, only if you want to. The effort involved in changing link types for most publishers / website owners will not be worth the benefit (there isn’t much). In my opinion, I think that adoption will be very low with the exception of large, SEO-savvy publishers unless some sort of event forces the changes. There also may be some adoption by CMS changes as well, for instance if a new version of WordPress comes out that automatically categorized blog comment links as UGC. But for the majority of the internet, there aren’t many incentives to adopt the new link types vs just keeping things the way they are. In the case that the new link types ARE adopted, they may affect rankings. The following could happen: No follow links: Google may treat these a bit differently going forward. I believe Google already does weigh no follow links differently depending on related factors (placement, type of site, relevancy etc). Sponsored links – Google will likely ignore these links entirely.UGC links – Google may give some small credit to these, depending on related factors (placement, type of site, relevancy etc). Again, we will not know how this changes the landscape for sure until we see some real data on this. What Should You Do? Unless you are a publisher, there isn’t much to do here. Again, all of this will depend on the adoption of the new link types for it to affect anything. 1. Keep Building Links Just as it’s natural currently to have both dofollow and nofollow links in your profile, it will be natural in the future to have all the new link types. It’s also important to understand that none of the new link types are “bad”. For example: It’s natural to advertise and link to your site (Google makes its own money on selling banner ads and links to sites through its Google Display Network). It’s natural to get links by contributing to online publications, commenting on blogs, and posting to forums as user-generated content. It’s also natural to get straight nofollow links through creating social media profiles or other methods. In the future, a natural link profile will contain all of these. 2. Keep An Eye On Rankings We’ll see how these affect rankings as they roll out, and it may be for the good as Google is able to give more credit where previously nofollow was treated as zero credit. 3. Diversify Your Traffic I’m a big fan of being a multi-channel marketer. In this case, I don’t believe that this will have a massive impact on SEO (at least not right away), but you should still invest in diversifying your traffic sources. 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3 Reasons Banks Can Freeze Your Account It can be a nasty surprise to find out that your checking account is frozen. When a bank freezes your account, you still have limited access to it. You are able to check your transactions and receive certain deposits. However, you are not able to withdraw or transfer your money until the issue that caused the account to be frozen is cleared. Make sure to contact your bank immediately if your account is frozen. Bank accounts are frozen for a number of different reasons, and each reason requires specific actions to unfreeze the account. The following are the top three reasons as to why a bank account may be frozen. Suspicious or Illegal Activity A bank can freeze your account when it suspects that you are using your account illegally, such as for money laundering or cashing back checks. Sometimes a bank also freezes an account in correlation to terrorist financing. This includes receiving suspicious payments from an outside country or depositing large amounts of money suspiciously, which results in your account being flagged. Even gambling can cause a bank to freeze an account if it suspects suspicious activity. It is rare for bank accounts to be frozen for these instances, especially for users who are innocent. It is best to seek the help of a lawyer to help you clear up this kind of case. Unpaid Debts Through Creditors Creditors can access your account for unpaid debts; however, the creditor must gain approval from the courts before taking this action. For account holders who have their loan accounts at the same institution as their bank account, the lender can gain access to a checking or savings account in order to collect payment on defaulted loans without filing a lawsuit or judgment first. Usually, with these accounts, you must first sign the fine print, which grants the bank this authority. Once your account is frozen over unpaid debts, it is crucial to get the attorney’s information from your bank immediately. You need to have a better idea of what is going on with your account and work out a payment arrangement. Unfortunately, ignoring a frozen bank account can make the problem worse, causing drops in your credit score and a build-up of bank fees. Unpaid Debts to the Government Individuals who owe student loans or taxes to the government may also find their bank accounts frozen. For unpaid taxes, the IRS can issue a tax levy that is not to be lifted until the debt is paid in full. For unpaid student loans, the government can do a few different things that do not require a judgment, including seizing your tax refund or garnishing a percentage of your paycheck each month. When your loan is in default, your federal loan lender may likely garnish wages and taxes without pursuing a judgment from the courts. Student loans only go away after being paid. They only disappear with a bankruptcy under specific circumstances. In the chance that your bank account is frozen because of debt collectors or suspicious activity, your bank account should not be wiped clean of funds. Depending on the state where you live, there are limits to what type of income can be taken from your account. For example, in some states, it is illegal for creditors to withdraw Social Security benefits, child support, workers' compensation and more. However, you need to file a claim of exemption within 10 days after your account is frozen. Consult legal help to aid you in unfreezing your bank account. Consumer bankruptcy attorneys do not force you to pursue bankruptcy but instead help you to understand the legal actions that creditors can take, as well as understand your rights in these situations. nerdcore computers service centre

Introduction Sticky keyboard keys are a common problem with laptops, usually resulting from drink spillage, food crumbs, or other substances gumming up the keys. Fortunately, with this guide, it is an easy fix. How To Fix Sticky Keyboard Keys on a MacBook Difficulty Moderate Steps 10 Time Required 10 - 30 minutes Sections 1 How To Fix Sticky Keyboard Keys on a MacBook 10 steps Flags 0 Introduction Sticky keyboard keys are a common problem with laptops, usually resulting from drink spillage, food crumbs, or other substances gumming up the keys. Fortunately, with this guide, it is an easy fix. Tools Buy these tools Toothpick Paper Towels Cup or Mug Dish Soap Heavy-Duty Spudger Spudger High Content Rubbing Alcohol Cotton Swabs Step 1 Before getting started make sure to completely turn off your computer. Click on the apple in the upper left-hand corner of your computer screen. A drop down menu will appear. Click "shut down". Step 1 Use a toothpick to remove crumbs or debris from under the sticky keys. Step 2 Dip a q-tip in isopropanol, and wipe around each sticky key. Make sure the q-tip is damp, not dripping. You may need multiple q-tips, as they get pretty dirty. Step 3 Use a toothpick to remove crumbs or debris from under the sticky keys. Step 4 Now test out your keys. If they are still sticky continue on to Step 5 Step 5 Use a spudger or plastic opening tool to pry up sticky keys. Insert the spudger under the side of a key. Lift up. Use your fingers to twist the key off. To avoid damaging your laptop, use a spudger or plastic opening tool rather than the butter knife shown in the image. Step 6 When you are removing a key if one or both of these white plastic pieces come off the key board, don't worry. They are called key carriers and are very easy to put back on. If one part of the carrier is still in the keyboard, remove it so you have both in you hands. Look at the second picture and align the two piece then push them together. There should be a soft clicking sound. In the same alignment as the second picture, place the carrier in the spot on the keyboard where it came off and press firmly into place. Step 7 Put soap and warm water in a cup. As you remove the keys, put them in the soapy water. Let the keys soak for 10 minutes. Step 8 Wipe down your keyboard with q-tips damp with rubbing alcohol. Step 9 Optional: If your keys are particularly sticky use rubbing alcohol and a q-tip to wipe the back of the keys. Dry the keys completely with a paper towel. Step 10 Pop the keys back on: First align the key and press firmly into place. Then, move your finger side to side until you hear a double clicking sound. Finish replacement keys nerdcore computers service centre

Introduction Newer Mac Laptops have USB-C instead of MagSafe or MagSafe 2 for charging. When you insert your USB-C power adapter into your Mac Laptop with a USB-C port you will hear a charging chime that verifies your Mac Laptop is charging. Older Mac Laptops without USB-C do not have this function. You can enable this charging chime with this simple terminal command. PS: The charging chime on the newer Mac Laptops is the exact same chime used on iPhones and iPads to verify charging on those devices too. Disconnect your MagSafe/MagSafe 2 power adapter. Go to the spotlight search and search for Terminal. Open Terminal by double clicking it in the results area. Paste the following command into the Terminal window and press enter defaults write com.apple.PowerChime ChimeOnAllHardware -bool true; open /System/Library/CoreServices/PowerChime.app & Terminal may automatically press enter for you. This may vary depending upon circumstances. Done! Reconnect your MagSafe/MagSafe 2 power adapter and you should hear the charging chime Your volume must be raised in order to hear the chime

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Netflix Australia Introduction Netflix won't, generally, give you latest movies or TV show episodes although Netflix is increasingly making its own shows such as "House of Cards" and "Orange Is The New Black". Think of Netflix as you do your local library: it doesn't have every book ever printed but it does have enough titles to keep you entertained with titles being added on a regular basis. And if you want to borrow the latest bestseller, you put your name on the list with a possible wait time of several months before you get to read it. Sign up and look around. The first month's free. Plans & Pricing Netflix is available in three different price plans: 1. Single-stream standard definition plan for $9.99 2. Two-stream high-definition plan for $13.99 3. Four-stream 4K ultra-high definition “family” plan for $17.99 Netflix can be billed through gift cards purchased in denominations of $20, $30 and $50 at participating retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Big W, EB Games, 7-Eleven, Australia Post and Officeworks. Netflix can also be billed through iTunes gift cards through iTunes via an Apple TV. These can often be purchased at a discount to save even more. It is currently cheaper to purchase via Netflix Brazil. A comparison table of Netflix pricing worldwide is available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vId7Jpl8pBUJNE4ghcuq24R9mD1k5BOsRC85cmnDB5s/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=1145141719 Content Major TV Shows Available House of CardsBloodlineMarco PoloDaredevilBoJack HorsemanLostUnbreakable Kimmy SchmidtOrange is the New BlackSense8Grace and Frankie For finding content on Netflix the following sites may be useful: What's New on Netflix – New Movies and TV Shows, updated daily, plus an iOS/Android appiStreamGuide – Searchable list of new titlesNetflix Australia Blog – Daily blog entry with the days newest arrivalsWhatsNewOnNetflix.tv – Mashup of new arrivals across 22 countries (including Australia and New Zealand)AllFlicks – List of Netflix Movies & TV ShowsComingSoon.net – NetflixCNET Netpicks – Find out what's coming online and going offline on NetflixFinder.com – Netflix Australia vs Netflix US TV Shows Library ComparisonInstantWatcher.com – Helps you find good streaming titles from NetflixJustWatch – Tells you which service (Netflix and others) has the particular showMoreflicks – Find Movies & TV Shows on NetflixFlixSearch – Search Netflix Regions Around The WorldNetflix Life – News & Updates on Movies & TV Show SchedulesNew On Netflix Aus/NZ – List of new Netflix additions. Includes Twitter, FaceBook, Google+ and RSS feedsWhat is on Netflix? – Find the best ranked movies on Metacritic, IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes streamable on NetflixWhat's on Netflix Australia – Find and sort movies and TV Shows on Netflix Australia, includes IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes rating filters. Unmetered ISPs iiNet Group – Including Internode (but not Internode's IPv6 services), Westnet, Netspace & Adam will offer unmetered Australian Netflix access via fixed line broadband, HFC and Fibre services (including Opticomm, TransACT/Grapevine). Includes Some Business Plans and Chromecast usage. Excludes all Satellite, NBN Wireless and Mobile Broadband customers. Adam WIMAX now unmetered.Optus – Fixed line home broadband customers will have unmetered Netflix access from April 17.SkyMesh – For NBN Fibre and NBN Fixed Wireless customers, Netflix content delivered over Australian peering links will not be counted against your data allowance. Note: Only Netflix Australia content is umetered on the above ISPs. If you access Netflix via a VPN or DNS service to bypass geo-blocking (such as Getflix, Unblock US and UnoTelly), Netflix data will count towards your quota. Device Availability Streaming is available on “nearly any Internet-connected screen” including: Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips & HiSense Smart TVsFetch TVApple TVRoku (not sold in AU though readily available from the US (Amazon))Google ChromecastXbox 360 & Xbox OnePlaystation 3 & Playstation 4Wii (set country to UK to install) & Wii USony, LG and Samsung Blu-ray playersApple iOS, Windows and Android tablets and smartphonesPCs & LaptopsWDTV Live Streaming Media Player Data Usage Adjusting the data usage settings for your account is the easiest way to reduce the amount of bandwidth used while watching Netflix. There are 4 data usage settings to choose from, each estimate below is per stream: Low (0.3 GB per hour)Medium (SD: 0.7 GB per hour)High (best video quality, up to 3 GB per hour for HD, 7 GB per hour for Ultra HD)Auto (adjusts automatically to deliver the highest possible quality, based on your current internet connection speed) Bandwidth Required Below are the Internet download speed recommendations per stream for playing movies and TV shows through Netflix. 0.5 Megabits per second – Required broadband connection speed1.5 Megabits per second – Recommended broadband connection speed3.0 Megabits per second – Recommended for SD quality5.0 Megabits per second – Recommended for HD quality15 Megabits per second – Recommended for Ultra HD (4k) quality (see note below) Note: Devices that support HEVC (e.g. Fetch TV Mighty) will be able to stream Ultra HD at 15 Megabits per second. Special Offers Netflix – A one month free trial is available to all new members.Microsoft (via OzBargain) – Three months free subscription for customers who purchase an Xbox One after March 24.Optus – Six free months of the service to customers who sign up for new 24-month contract broadband or mobile contract, or who renew an existing deal between March 24 until July 5. Applies to any home broadband bundle costing $60 a month or more, any contract mobile phone plan costing $40 a month or more, or any mobile broadband contract plan costing $30 a month or more.Optus – Three months free Netflix access for any customer who purchases a prepaid mobile phone or mobile broadband device.Samsung (via OzBargain) – Free 6 Month Netflix Subscription with Samsung UHD TVs. Useful Links Gizmodo – Inside Netflix: A Tour Of The Streaming Giant's Los Gatos Headquarters"Netflix ISP Partnership Options – Open Connect Content Delivery for ISPsNetflix Recommended TVs FAQ Can I record Netflix? No Netflix is a Video on Demand (VOD) streaming service. Choose a show and press play for near instant viewing. How can I tell what quality I am streaming? It is different for every device. Netflix have pushed out an update that seems to be disabling this feature. Until we know more we will keep this part of the wiki. On a browser press ctrl+shft+alt+dWindows 8 Metro App – Control Shift Alt D, but only gives bit rate (e.g. 3000 is 720p)on Apple TV it's not possible.on roku press the star (*) buttonon FetchTV – Pressing the info button.on androidon chromecaston TVon WDTV press "Options" buttonon Playstation 3 press r3 or the "Select" buttonon PlayStation 4 press "Options" buttonon xbox 360 click the right thumbstickon xbox One click the right thumbstickOn Samsung TV use the i/Info button Browser Shortcuts (From https://markwarren.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/netflix-movie-player-keyboard-shortcuts/) Confirmed in Google Chrome (Linux): Space – Toggle Play/Pause Enter – Toggle Play/Pause F – toggle full screen Esc – Exit full-screen Left arrow – skip back 10s. Right arrow – skip forward 10s. Up arrow – Volume Up Down arrow – Volume Down M – Mute toggle When not in full screen: Ctrl+Shift+Alt+D – Display A/V Stats on-screen Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S – current Streaming bit-rate and manual bit-rate selection I don't appear to get HD content on my computer Most browsers are limited to 720p and even SD in some cases to prevent people recording shows. Internet Explorer can do 1080p as can the windows 8 metro app. How many devices can I register? There is no limit to the number of devices that can use your account. Can I share my account with family or friends? Yes. Netflix does not prevent account sharing. How many profiles can I set up? You can set up 5 different named profiles. I set up a second profile but the quality seems worse. Each profile can be individually configured for stream quality and content recommendations/personalisation. Ensure you select the right profile when changing the desired settings Is there a way restrict the stream quality for individual profiles? Yes if you are logged in to the website the settings for each profile can be managed separately. Choose the desired profile in the top right then navigate to the settings page. It has been reported that you cannot change the stream quality for a kids profile. The workaround is to turn off kids mode then change the quality setting. Now you can change it back to a kids profile. How can I delete profiles? On a Web browser click manage profiles then click edit profile for the one you wish to remove. Delete button appears next to the edit profile button. How can I change my billing to iTunes to take advantage of discounted gift cards? Log on to the Netflix website, close your account. (Don't worry, you won't lose anything.) It will tell you that your account will continue to be available as usual until the next billing date. After that date, access Netflix (must do this at the TV) and you will be able to reactivate your same account (same user ID, password) and then you will be billed through iTunes. How soon do new episodes or movies become available? Each show is different. Netflix Originals will most likely be available right away where as movies may not become available for a few months. A rough guide is in time with the DVD release of content. Most TV shows are released as a whole season. How can I see whats new each day? http://au.allflicks.net/ Sort the list by the 'Available' column to see the newest content. How can I see if a show is going to be removed from netflix You can view expiry dates (if there is one) by changing 'My List' to manual ordering. You will see a list of your queued shows. Shows with an expiration date will have the date in red next to the title. How to I switch to Manual ordering? Note:This does not seem to be possible with an AU netflix account. Confirmed works for US netflix accounts Log into Netflix Click on your profile to get the dropdown options Click on Your Account Click on Order in My List Click on Manual Ordering and then click on Save Can I watch 4K content via a web browser? No, currently 4K content is only available on a limited number of televisions that support the H.265/HEVC decoder. Is 4K plan worth it if I dont have a 4K device? The 4K plan also has 4 streams compared to 1 and 2 streams for the SD and HD plans respectively. If you need more concurrent streams then this plan is for you. FAQ for region hoppers How can I see content from other regions? Yes but only if you sign up to a smart DNS service or VPN usually at an additional cost. The recommended Smart DNS providers are Getflix, dns4me and Borderless Internet You change regions using the settings on the Smart DNS website (login via browser); region change is not done within Netflix.. Getflix has a lifetime (30 years) promotional offer available via Stacksocial. Can I still get unmetered content? Yes. If you select 'off' or 'no region' or 'Australia' on your Smart DNS the AU content you view will be unmetered with the partnered ISPs. Content from any other regions will be metered even if the show or movie is also available on Netflix Australia. How do I convert my US/UK account to Australian billing? Will I keep my watch list? Yes you will keep your lists. To do this you need to first cancel your netflix account and wait until it expires. Once it has expired you will be able to go to the Australian Netflix page and add a new plan with Australian prices. Be sure to set Australia as your region for your Smart DNS or completely disable it first. http://i.imgur.com/IVgoHKt.jpg for confirmation of process alternate method if above fails Cancel US/UK account Get Netflix support to change the e-mail on your US/UK account to something else (usually by appending .cdn.netflix.com to your existing address.) You cannot do this yourself. Wait for US/UK account to expire. Register for a new AU account using existing e-mail address. I have a foreign Netflix account. How can I see Aus content? Turn off your Smart DNS or VPN service and all your devices will now be seeing Australian content instead. The three main Smart DNS providers all have Australia as a region to select Can I set up two devices on different regions? This is possible with a Smart DNS service. At least one device must be able to be manually configured to use certain DNS settings. Configure one device to use the Smart DNS and the other device to use your ISP DNS. ISP DNS will show the AU content only. Do I need a US and an AU subscription? No, one subscription will give you access to all netflix content if you use a Smart DNS. If you do not use a Smart DNS or VPN you will just see Australian content (unless you travel to another country of course.) Help getting Chromecast or Roku to stream Netflix Very specific Router Admin entries Needed to block google DNS. Add Static Routes for Googles 8.8.8.8 & 8.8.4.4 to an invalid destination will cause fall back to your default ISP, this page explains technique. Doing so, will cause Netflix Android app to stop working, you would need to set up iptables instead. http://ausdroid.net/howto/chromecast-coming-heres-can-get-netflix-work PS4, XBox One and Android Devices PS4, Xbox One and Android currently require Googles dns to be redirected to your Smartdns provider. To do this you need a router capable of doing this. So far DD-WRT, OpenWRT, AsusWRT, and Tomato routers can do this as they support iptables. A suggested router is the Asus RT-AC68U, and running third-party AsusWRT-Merlin firmware. Netflix Android 3.7.1 This version of Netflix for Android does not have Google DNS hard coded. Uninstall the version you have and then download and re-install here: http://assets.unotelly.com/downloads/apps/android/com.netflix.mediaclient-3.7.1-build-1711.apk Static Routes Please refer to the static routes here: https://www.reddit.com/r/borderlessinternet/comments/4e2b2l/null_routing_ip_list_this_will_block_some_of_the/ IP Ranges for Netflix https://ipinfo.io/AS2906#whois

Whether you aspire to work from the comfort of your own home or on the shores of a far-flung city, it’s easy to see why blogging is a popular choice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Even though being a professional blogger is associated with creative freedom, it’s also subject to small business obligations. Knowing how to report your income, and being informed about the deductions you’re eligible for and the records you should be keeping are important – whether you’re writing about food, travel or fashion. Here are five things bloggers should know. 1. There’s a difference between a business and a hobby Do you work on your blog every weekday and have an assistant that helps you field ad sales? Or do you spend weeknights sampling your city’s new restaurants and your Sundays publishing posts? In the eyes of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), there’s a world of difference between a professional blog that generates profits and a side hustle that has a small audience but is years away from bringing in money. If you have doubts, the ATO publishes a handy checklist that can help you decide whether you’re running a business or indulging in a hobby, and it explains potential tax obligations. 2. You’ll need to separate your business and personal expenses Mixing your business expenses with your personal spending is the quickest way to complicate your tax. It’s also easier to do than it looks. Set up a dedicated account for your business and use this for all your expenses. If you ask your clients to pay you into your business account and transfer set amounts to your personal account as wages, your affairs will be less complicated once the tax deadline for freelance professionals rolls around. 3. Record any gifts, press trips, or freebies If you’re a blogger, accepting gifts, such as clothing, new products, or offers to travel, is one of the many perks of the job. And although the ATO doesn’t generally require you to declare small gifts, if a present is associated with your professional profile, it might count as a non-cash benefit and should be reflected in your reporting. If in doubt, your accountant can help you tell the difference. 4. Know what tax deductions you’re eligible for Despite the ATO only recently recognising blogging as a profession, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be vigilant when it comes to claiming deductions you’re eligible for. Generally, any costs you incur that are related to your income can be claimed as a tax deduction. For example, bloggers can claim internet-related expenses such as hosting charges and software fees, professional services such as design and photography, and equipment expenses such as computers and cameras. They can even claim a percentage of the costs for a home office, such as rent, internet, electricity, and any office furniture you’ve purchased. If you’re travelling for a blogging project that generates income, you may even be eligible to claim costs such as food, transport, and accommodation – just be sure to keep a thorough record and carefully file away any receipts. Unfortunately, deducting expenses that could have a private or domestic purpose – even if they’re related to your blog’s subject matter – is still a grey area for the ATO. Avoid the temptation to claim for everything unless you’re sure, or you could end up in hot water. Blogging might be a dream career but overlooking your tax obligations can see your creative fantasies evaporate fast. That’s why prioritising your tax responsibilities – alongside building an audience and mastering social – can help your online business flourish. The Nerdcore Group - Blog 8-21-2019

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Windows 10 is perhaps the last operating system from Microsoft. The new operating system is being offered as a free upgrade to Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 users, for the first year, and will be supported for ten years by Microsoft. The new operating system has a lot to offer including some great new features. Let us check out some Windows 10 tips and tricks that will help you get the best out of it. Windows 10 tips and tricks If you are a beginner, you may want to first read our basic how-to use Windows 10 PC tutorial. 1] Make Windows 10 behave the way you want it to Besides Control Panel, Windows 10 has an easy to use PC Settings window where you can easily change and control the settings related to Windows Updates, Networks, Apps, etc. Manage your System, change Network and Internet Settings, change Windows 10 Privacy settings, manage your Devices, Personalize your PC, manage your User Accounts, set your Time & language, use tools for the differently abled and manage Windows Update and Security here. To know what all changes you can make from PC Settings window, read How to open and use Windows 10 Settings app. 2] Open individual settings using Desktop shortcuts You can create Desktop shortcuts or Context Menu items to open various Settings in Windows 10. See the URI for Settings apps that open the particular Settings page directly. 3] Edge browser tips and tricks There is much to Microsoft Edge than what appears. At the core of Edge is the EDGEHTML rendering engine that was developed from scratch to provide a better browser. These Edge browser tips and tricks will make you an Edge ninja! 4] Using Internet Explorer in Windows 10 The default browser in Windows 10 is the all-new Edge. Windows 10 also contains Internet Explorer for legacy purposes which I think will be continued to be used for a considerable time to come. This tip will show you how to open Internet Explorer in Windows 10. 5] Using Cortana in Windows 10 Windows 10 features Cortana, a personal assistant that goes as far to provide you with local information and replace typing in Windows 10 taskbar search box with voice. To give you an idea of how it works, it is like Apple’s Siri. Check out how to set up Cortana in Windows 10 to start using it. If you do not use it, you can disable Cortana. Know how to use Cortana in Edge? There are many Cortana Tips and Tricks here. 6] Make File Explorer open to This PC instead of Quick Access Windows 10 users may have noticed that by default, File Explorer opens to Quick Access. Make Explorer open his PC folder. If you don’t use it, you may disable Quick Access. More Windows 10 File Explorer Tips & Tricks here. 7] Booting in Safe Mode This post will show you how to enable and start or boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode. There may be other ways, but we will cover only 2 of the most convenient ways. 8] Change the look of Windows 10 Start Menu The Start menu in Windows 10 is divided into two parts: one contains apps and settings, the other part towards the right allows displays live tiles and allows you to pin apps in groups. Check out how to customize Start Menu in Windows 10 to be able to customize Start menu according to your interest and ease of usage. 9] Make Start more private The major components of Start Menu in Windows 10 are Most Used List, Recent Programs List, PC Settings, Power Options, and Apps Sub-menu. Show or Hide Recently added apps group. Remove Most Used list from the Start Menu in Windows 10. 10] Enable Start Screen or Full-screen Start Miss the Start Screen? You can enable Start Screen by enabling the Tablet Mode. If wish to enable Start Screen without enabling the Tablet Mode, then the best option for you would be to enable full-screen Start. 11] Add Blur to Start Menu background Don’t like Transparency? Remove it and enable Blur in Start Menu background. 12] Make your Start Menu and Taskbar colorful See how you can show or change the colors of your Start Menu and Taskbar. Don’t like the default taskbar colors? Add a new custom color for Windows 10 taskbar. More tips here on how to customize Windows 10 taskbar. 13] Change Taskbar Search default search provider The Taskbar Search textbox allows you to easily search your device as well as the web. The default service provider when you install Windows 10 is Bing. But if you wish to change it to Google, you can do so easily. Read Set Google as Default Search in Windows 10 taskbar search. 14]  Record screen using Xbox app The new built-in Windows 10 Xbox app also includes a screen recording feature that lets you record the screen of the active window, as well. To use it, start the Xbox app, click Win+G to open the Game bar and select Screenshot or Start Recording. 15] Change Theme, Wallpaper, Lock Screen One of the first things to check out after upgrading to Windows is how to personalize it according to your taste. Read Personalization settings in Windows 10 to know what all settings you can change. You can also set up personal lock screen, wallpaper and control themes in Windows 10. To know more on the topic, please read Change Theme, Lock Screen & Wallpaper in Windows 10. 16] Use Dark Themes Enable the Windows 10 Dark Theme or use the Dark Theme in Edge – really easy on the eyes! 17] Prevent Windows 10 Themes from changing desktop Icons Desktop icons help you locate and run a program. Different people like different looks of the desktop icons. The traditional icons are appreciated more. But there are chances that if you install a theme, it will change the desktop icon images too. You can prevent that using the PC Settings option. Check out Allow or Prevent themes from changing Desktop icons in Windows. 18] Customize Screensaver Still use a screensaver? These tips will help you customize Screensaver in Windows 10. 19] Install or move Windows 10 Apps to another Drive Running out of disk space on your system drive? Get smart change the install location & move Windows 10 Apps to another drive. 20] Change default programs Don’t like the default browser? This post will show you how to change default programs. Change and use your favorite the media player, browser, etc, to op.en file types. 21] Change default Credential Provider Windows 10 comes with multiple sign-in options available. This is possible due to the presence of various Credential Providers. This registry hack will let you change your default Credential Provider in Windows 10. 22] Using Virtual Desktop Feature With Windows 10, you can create many desktops and run applications from each individually, so that each desktop shows only the applications running in that virtual desktop and thereby reduce the clutter in the taskbar. See how you can use the Task View or Virtual Desktop feature. If you don’t use this feature, you can remove the Task View button easily. 23] Using Windows Hello Windows Hello is a new feature in Windows 10 that is meant to increase the security of the system you are using. It uses fingerprints and Iris scan to let you log in. But not all computers will be able to use the feature as it needs special hardware. Check out the list of PCs that support Windows Hello. 24] Use Snap Assist or disable it if you don’t The Snap feature was introduced in an earlier version of Windows. It has now been improved in Windows 10, and called Snap Assist. Use it or disable it if you wish. 25] A new CMD tip Microsoft has added CTRL+C and CTRL+V keyboard shortcuts that let you copy and paste content respectively. 26] Use these Media Center alternatives So what if Windows 10 removed Windows Media Center… you can use these Media center alternatives. 27] Windows quick tips There are always those classic Windows tips and trick that can help you get the best out of your Windows PC: Hold down Shift key as you drag a folder or file to the Recycle Bin to delete it instantly Hold down Alt & click on file or folder to open its Properties box Press F5 to add the date and time to a Notepad To open an elevated Command Prompt window from the Desktop, press Win+X and A at the same time To quickly create a shortcut, hold down Ctrl+Shift and then drag and drop the file or folder icon in the desired destination folder Open an extended context menu, by just pressing and holding down SHIFT Key while you right-click your mouse button Press Ctrl+Shift and then right-click on the Taskbar. You will then see the option to Exit Explorer. See all these and more such quick tips to a faster way of working with Windows. 28] Turn off Notification sounds Notification sounds can be annoying – especially if you are playing games, watching videos, or listening to music. But you can always turn them on and off. To know how to do that, read Turn Off Notification and System Sounds in Windows 10. 29]  Download maps for offline use Travel around a lot? Download and use maps when you do not have an Internet connection. The Maps app lets you do so. 30] A new way to change Screen Resolution Windows 10 lets you change the Screen Resolution in a smarter way. 31]  Tricks to use the new Windows 10 Calculator The new Windows 10 Calculator includes some new features. These tips will help you use it to its fullest potential. 32]  Make Windows 10 battery last longer Use the new Battery Saver mode and make your laptop battery last longer. 33] Work faster with these new keyboard shortcuts Keyboard junkies, you definitely want to check out these new keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10. 34] Using the new Mail app See how to create multiple email accounts, add multiple Live Tiles for multiple Email Accounts and more in the new Windows 10 Mail app. These Windows 10 Mail app Tips & Tricks will help you get the best out of it. 35] Sign in securely using PIN Use a Password, PIN or Picture to sign in to your Windows 10. In addition to traditional password-based login, Windows 10 also includes PIN and Picture Password logon for the safety and security of users. 36] Set time delays in Snipping Tool While the Snipping Tool lets you capture screenshots, you can now also set time delays for capturing screenshots using the Snipping Tool. 37] Make Windows 10 Forget Wireless Network Profiles Maybe the list has become big, or maybe you want to preserve your privacy …whatever the reason … this post will see how you can remove, delete or forget Wireless Network Profiles. 38] Use, or not use Wi-Fi Sense … that is the question! Windows 10 will now allow you to purchase paid Wi-Fi via the Windows Store using the Microsoft Wi-Fi app.  The OS also introduces Wi-Fi Sense. But should you be using it? 39] Using non-Microsoft Store apps Enable Developer Mode and SideLoad apps, to use your favorite apps which are available outside the Windows Store. 40] Create a folder without any icon or name Be cool! Create a folder without any icon or name! Will work on all Windows. 41] Recycle Bin Tricks and Tips There is a lot you can do with the humble and neglected Recycle Bin in Windows, using these Recycle Bin Tricks and Tips. 42] Notepad Tricks The humble Notepad in Windows actually offers a lot more than the eye can see. These Notepad Tips and Tricks will work on all recent Windows versions and help you get the maximum out of it. Change the font, add a date, customize the page setup, etc. 43] Magnifier tricks See the real colors on a negative image using the built-in Magnifier. There’s more at this Windows Magnifier Tips and Tricks post. 44] Mouse tricks Don’t just use the mouse to click open a program or document, open the context menu and to select and drag-and-drop files or folders. There are many other useful Mouse Tricks you want to know as a Windows user. 45] Move Clock & Date to old position After installing the Anniversary Update on your Windows 10, you will notice that the Clock & Date which used to be located at the extreme right end of the taskbar, has been shifted to the left and in its place, you now see the Action Center icon. You can now move Windows 10 Taskbar clock & date back to its old position. 46] Block Windows Updates There is no option to turn off Windows Updates in Windows 10. But you could disable Windows Update. But you don’t want to do that if your objective is to block only unwanted updates. Use this tool to block unwanted Windows Updates, from Microsoft instead. 47] Rollback to your previous versions If you upgraded to Windows 10 and are facing problems, you need not worry. You can rollback from Windows 10 to your previous version of Windows within a month of installing Windows 10. 48] Have problems? Use the Contact Support app Microsoft has made it easier for you to contact Support if you face any problems while using Windows 10. See how to use the Contact Support app. 49] Improve Windows 10 wallpaper quality You can disable Windows 10 Wallpaper compression & improve the background image quality by using this trick. 50] Microsoft Paint tips Enjoy using Paint? These Microsoft Paint tips & tricks will help you become a Pro. 51] Clipboard Manager Tips and Tricks Take a look at these Windows Clipboard Manager Tips and Tricks. 52] Microsoft Windows Tips app Want more? Use the built-in Windows Tips app. Watch this video from Microsoft.

To explain what Cyberwar is, we have to do a little exercise of imagination. Imagine a war without a battlefield, without troops deployed, without firearms, bombs, large-scale bloodshed. Imagine moving all hostilities into a large office, full of servers and monitors connected to the internet and controlled by a small handful of IT experts. Contents Everything You Need to Know About CyberwarWhat is Cybernetic War: A Fight Without BloodshedWhat is Cyberwar: The Types of Attack?Denial of Service (Dos) Attacks and Web VandalismSensitive Data Collection ActivitiesAn Attack on EquipmentDirect Attacks on InfrastructureExample of CyberwarFuture Scenarios of Cyberwar Everything You Need to Know About Cyberwar Let us suppose that this concentration of technology is the armed wing of a nation ready to fight a cyberwar: from this great office, not too different from those represented in many Hollywood films, one nation can decide to challenge another by hacking cyber attacks, viruses, sabotage against the systems of the target nation. But we must not be fooled: despite the apparent lack of danger, a cyber war can be far more deadly and disastrous than the wars of the battlefield. What is Cybernetic War: A Fight Without Bloodshed When one thinks of cyberwar, one gets the impression that two world powers can challenge each other without bloodshed, without involving the population, to establish the supremacy of one or the other side. Nothing more wrong. The fact that a Cyberwar does not involve the use of explosives and firearms does not mean that it is without consequences for the population, sometimes far worse than those caused by weapons. Modern life is based on rhythms that we all know well, regulated by a series of infrastructures that have become vital: internet, telephone networks, energy and water services, fuels, freight and passenger services, commercial networks. Without even just one of these infrastructures, the life of a nation is suddenly arrested, with disastrous consequences affecting every level of society. To understand what cyberwar is, let’s imagine that a foreign power decides to hit these fundamental services: without light, water, energy, fuels, transport, communications, an entire country can be reduced, in a few days or even a few hours, on the brink of anarchy. Unlike the wars of the past, which aimed to kill enemy troops in the field to gain ground against the enemy nation, the cyber war aims to destroy the affected nation “from within”, going to break through the use of information technology the pillars on which modern societies are based. Another difference concerns the difficulty (sometimes, the impossibility) to trace the origin of the IT attack. By its nature, a cyber war is anonymous, widespread and rapid. This implies that the attack, not being “physical”, leaves few and confusing traces on the internet, often making it impossible to determine who launched it and where it started from. The vastness of the Internet allows to implement a cyber war from anywhere on the planet, without the possibility of effectively tracing the origin of the attack results in exploiting tens or hundreds of servers through the National boundaries before hitting the designated target. What is Cyberwar: The Types of Attack? There are different types of attacks in a Cyberwar, characterized by different levels of gravity. As for the “classical” wars, there are different ways to conduct a cyber war, characterized by different levels of “gravity” depending on the repercussions that these can have on the life of a nation. Followed, we indicate the main ones in order of increasing danger. Denial of Service (Dos) Attacks and Web Vandalism These attacks are carried out with the aim of hindering websites, servers, and computer systems of the target that you want to hit. This kind of aggression aims to temporarily put the affected systems out of use, without causing long-term consequences. In some cases, the activity of web vandalism can lead to the loss of the credentials of access to a system, to the blackout of services or to disturbing activities, such as the obscuring of a site and its replacement with the political propaganda material. In this last case, propaganda activities can lead to a branch of the cyber war called “psychological war”, with the aim of influencing the population and changing public opinion to the detriment of its rulers. Sensitive Data Collection Activities In some cases, the attacks of a Cyberwar can be launched to seize sensitive data, documents, passwords, and projects of the enemy. This phase opens the door to espionage activities, made possible by the possession of confidential documents owned by a nation. As a further disturbance activity, it may be possible to modify or delete the data themselves. An Attack on Equipment These activities, defined in the jargon “equipment disruption”, aim to interfere or destroy the military facilities, communication systems, and satellites used by the target for the regular conduct of their activities. Once checked, these systems can be used to reset the communication capabilities of the target or even worse to modify the transmitted contents: to understand the severity of this kind of attack, imagine what would happen if every message, order or communication of the target were transmitted in the wrong way or even in an opposite way to the original content, giving rise to the most total chaos. Direct Attacks on Infrastructure To fully understand what cyber war is and its consequences on the social fabric of a country, it is necessary to consider the worst possible scenarios. With the attack on critical infrastructures, it is possible to paralyze an entire nation by hitting a few, fundamental structures that provide essential and basic services: energy, water, communications and transport. A cyber attack that can block one or more of these infrastructures can catapult a country in the Stone Age. Do not you believe it? Imagine being in your home one evening, and suddenly losing light, television, internet, and mobile telephony, gas, heating, the ability to move with the car or public transport, shops without supplies. The bleak scenario of a cyber war. Example of Cyberwar Despite its futuristic appearance, the cyber war is closer to us than we think. Indeed, it has already happened. In recent times, the United States of America has admitted to being victims of cyber-war episodes in at least two cases, known as Moonlight Maze and Titan Rain, by the governments of Russia and China. Future Scenarios of Cyberwar The fact that war, in the future, can be fought more and more through virtual means must not make us think of a more peaceful future. On the contrary, when one understands what Cyberwar is, one learns to be afraid of it, as much as of traditional war. In Cyberwar, there are basically two things: the availability of cutting-edge technology, in large quantities and high economic costs, and a team of hackers capable of increasingly complex, elaborate, effective actions. Technology, knowledge, but also money, for the research and development of viruses, Trojans, computer systems able to violate the defenses of enemy countries. That is why, in the future, playing the leading role in cyber warfare will be basically the game of the great world powers: a limited number of contenders, to which the powers with limited economic resources will turn to help and forge new alliances. And the case of Stuxnet is a clear example of this mechanism. The modern world revolves around information technology, to which it has entrusted (and on which it totally depends) its existence: who will succeed in altering it will have the best in the cyberwars of the future, but with what price for the populations and affected governments? A computer virus launched by a hacker can erase a file on a computer thousands of miles away or guide the launch of a nuclear missile against a sensitive target: everything will depend on who decides to use these technologies and how he will use them. The Cyberwar is already around us, with the world powers engaged in a new race to computer “armaments” and with the emergence of autonomous realities, disconnected from the national logic as the group Anonymous, the group of hacker’s activists that operates a cyber war parallel pursuing the purposes of ethics, morals and social commitment. Only history can decide the effects of information technology in the war, decreeing their real difference with the wars of the past.

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