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Upgrade Time: Microsoft Releases Windows 11

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Starting on October 5th, in addition to selling PCs pre-installed with Windows 11, a free upgrade from Windows 10 is finally available.

Microsoft is giving special attention to the initial rollout; that’s why the upgrade is being introduced in phases, focusing on thoroughly tested hardware and software configurations.

Updates are available for systems that have been thoroughly tested by Microsoft starting now, but Windows 11 will not be on other PCs for weeks or even months. In line with previous practice, Windows 10 will notify users when an update is available.

Microsoft’s caution is understandable, given the history of update issues with several major Windows 10 updates. Still, there is no rush to upgrade your system now; it’s best to wait for the developers to fix any teething problems and all the new features available.

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The best web browsers in 2021: Chrome vs Edge vs Firefox vs Safari

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Chrome has a significant lead on rival browsers concerning overall market share, but as is true in so many aspects of life, numbers are not necessarily an indicator of quality.

The popularity between browsers is ever-changing, so from time to time, we have to ask: Which is the best browser at the moment? So let’s dissect the question a bit more.

A browser can be good at many things:

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How Cloud-based Services Can Help Streamline Your Small Business

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The use of Cloud services, especially by small business, is expected to grow massively. Simply because it’s cost-effective and versatile, using cloud services can help companies to carry out their operations much more efficiently. But how exactly can the cloud help small businesses to streamline their processes?

Outlined below are some of the advantages of using Cloud-based technology.

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3 Rock-Solid Email Service Providers for Small Businesses

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According to a 2018 Radicati Group study, there will be more than 3.8 billion email users before the start of 2019. Amongst current American users, 89% check email at least once a day and nearly 21% check their email more than five times a day.

Needless to say, email is a vital part of modern communication. The influx and significance of email become even more heightened when you take into account the needs of small businesses.

Unlike casual users, small business owners and entrepreneurs must concern themselves with a meticulous organization of a large amount of incoming mail, the security of personal and client information, reliability, professional appearance and integration across platforms and devices.

As of 2018, there are 434 Email Service Providers (ESP) available in the market, and each one has it’s own unique package of features and tools available to users.

Here is an overview of three of the most well-rounded and highly regarded email service providers.

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Tech Support Scams – Stay Safe, Protect Your Business and Reputation

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Last year, Microsoft reported 153,000 cases of customers who encountered or fell prey to tech support scams. This was a 24 % increase from the previous year. The data might indicate that more people are getting caught in the net, but it could also suggest that tech support scammers are getting smarter. The U.S Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) estimates that claimed losses due to tech support fraud amounted to $15 million in the same year.

What is tech support scam?

It’s where scammers contact you claiming to be tech specialists from Samsung, Microsoft or other tech firms. They will tell you that your computer has a problem and offer to fix it for you. In the process of guiding you through the process, you may unknowingly give them access to your machine and other personal information like bank details.

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