Microsoft Device Guard will lock down Windows devices against dodgy apps

MICROSOFT HAS RELEASED a new build for Windows 10 Insider Programme participants, and made several announcements about the added security in the forthcoming operating system. Testers can now pick up every update as it becomes available (the ‘fast ring’) or wait for the most stable builds (the ‘slow ring’). Today’s announcement is Build 10061 for […]

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The Intel Compute Stick — the ultimate mobile PC

This stick PC can turn any display into a fully operational Windows computer. Stick PCs — computers contained in a device no larger than a USB key and which, when mated with a monitor, become full desktop PCs — have been around for a while. However, they have recently started to gain more visibility, primarily […]

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Lost files to ransomware? Kaspersky may be able to help

Ransomware, perhaps the most malicious malware ever released doesn’t target your bank details, or your office network. No, Ransomware targets your work documents themselves and your personal photos, anything on your system that could be valuable, and encrypts them. It then demands payment by a certain date, or those files will be lost forever. Irretrievable. You’d […]

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4 Reasons Why You Need a Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan

There is basically one simple question to ask yourself to determine whether your business needs a backup and disaster recovery plan: “Can my business continue to function without my critical data, applications and operations?” A firm yes is the only answer that indicates that you do not need a viable disaster recovery plan. Let’s face […]

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Windows 10 release date, specs and pricing: Everything you need to know

Windows 10 news, including the release of Spartan browser in latest build Spartan browser arrives in latest build. The operating system will be a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 users during the first year. If you do not upgrade in the first year, you will be charged. There has been some confusion […]

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