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Facebook Promo

Posted on: February 28th, 2013 by Supportedge No Comments

Like us on Facebook fb.com/supportedge to be in the draw to win a 1 year subscription to Carbonite Home Cloud backup with setup and monitoring valued at $110.  Winner will be drawn on 11th March 2013.

Sorry competition is only open to existing customers and new customers based in Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

Try Win 8 for Free

Posted on: February 18th, 2013 by Supportedge No Comments

Want to have a look at Windows 8 before committing to buying?  Get the 90 day evaluation.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-au/evalcenter/jj554510.aspx

Be carful with this one.  From the Microsoft website: “Once the evaluation is installed, you cannot upgrade. To revert to a previous version of Windows, you must do a clean install from your original installation media.”

Supportedge Facebook account goes live

Posted on: February 1st, 2013 by Supportedge No Comments

Like us on http://www.facebook.com/supportedge. Supportedge has embraced the world of social media. Keep an eye on our pages for IT news and Supportedge updates. This is a brand new page, please bare with us while we update it. Keep an eye on this space.

Kim Dotcom launches new site

Posted on: January 21st, 2013 by Supportedge No Comments

After recent troubles with U.S. government Kim Dotcom launches new site Mega and offers 50GB of encrypted storage for free. Read more here: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/in-attendance-the-mega-crew-parties-prepares-for-a-fight-ahead/

Java vulnerability prompts Oracle software update

Posted on: January 18th, 2013 by Supportedge No Comments

Oracle has released an emergency software update to prevent hackers from taking advantage of a Java vulnerability in their Java7 plugin.

The Java vulnerability allows hackers to access a users computer remotely and execute random code. The update fixes the vulnerability and is available for download here.

Java is a significant security risk. Where possible it is advised you uninstall Java on your PC where it’s not needed. Please update your Java plugin now. Contact us for help with this update if needed.

The Federal Government abandons internet filter

Posted on: November 11th, 2012 by Supportedge No Comments

Senator Conroy has announced that the Federal Government will no longer be implementing a mandatory internet filter in Australia.

The internet filter was proposed back in 2008 as a way to increase internet regulation in Australia. The filter would have required ISPs to block content deemed unsuitable by the Australian Communications and Media Association (ACMA).

The internet filter was criticised heavily by civil libertarians and technology businesses for being out of touch with the way the internet works and also a breech upon the civil rights of Australians. The Electronic Frontiers Association has welcomed the announcement, after years of campaigning against its introduction.

Managed Support Agreements

Posted on: November 2nd, 2012 by Supportedge No Comments

We can remotely manage and support most computer systems and networks. Of course we are always on hand to visit for issues that can’t be resolved remotely. Please visit http://www.supportedge.com.au/benefits/ for more details, or call 02 8007 2930 if you would to like to arrange a meeting to find out the benefits of remote assistance.

Some features of our support plans are: