Google Chromes latest version 32 was released on 15th of January.

The latest version of Google’s browser has a few new additions that should prove popular with users, most notably a speaker icon which appears on tabs that are currently making noise.

Chrome 32’s other additions include stronger Safe Browsing malware – in which the browser will now automatically block all malware files and then alert you to it at the bottom of the screen

Google has also announced that the new browser has addressed 21 security issues, as well as fixing bugs and improving stability.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The staff at Supportedge would like to take this opportunity
in wishing you and your families a happy Christmas
and a very blissful new year.

We thank you for your continued support and look forward to working with you in 2020!

We will be closed from Friday 20th December at 3pm and will reopen on Monday 6th January 2020.

Windows 7 support is coming to an end by the 14th of January 2020. Microsoft will stop releasing updates and patches for this operating system. If you continue to use windows 7 after support has ended, your PC will still work but will become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.

If you have any enquiries regarding new PC’s with Windows 10 call us at (02) 8007 2930

Telstra reveals that we could have a new 5G network running as early as the first half of this year and Australians could be one of the first in the world to have this privilege.  They already have a number of smartphone manufacturers bringing their 5G compatible phones exclusively to their 5G network.

This could mean that we can download a 4K movie on our smartphones in only a few seconds! Not only will data transfer will be at hyper speeds, but consumers will be able to enjoy high quality streaming and gaming. Also, there will be reduced latency in the transfer of data which will support remote heart surgery to be conducted through a robotic arm.

Automation of physical assets such as tractors, irrigation systems and even livestock will become more common as they can be connected to a network with sensor technology.

The benefits are huge!

To read the full article see this page.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The staff at Supportedge would like to wish you peace, joy and prosperity for the coming year.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.  May your holidays and New Year be filled with joy.

We will be closed from Monday 24th December 2018 till Friday 4th January 2019 inclusive.

Recently a Windows 10 Update caused irrecoverable file deletion on some user’s systems. These people had their documents, music, pictures and videos deleted forever with only one chance of recovery, backups. This is why this month we’re focusing on ensuring our customers have the right systems in place to recover in the case of a disaster. Our backup audits ensure that even if your business gets hit by a meteor, we can still get your IT systems back up and running again easily.

Today’s the last day of our discounted rate on our professional backup audits and bookings are filling up, so call now to reserve a spot at our cheapest rate!

Discounted rate ends 9th of November, call us for updated prices and availability.

Dear all, this Tuesday we will be closed from lunchtime for the Melbourne Cup.

Wishing the best of luck with the races to all :)

Gamble responsibly.

Received any phishy emails lately? We’ve noticed an upspike in fake emails pretending to be big IT companies such as Microsoft and Apple. These emails pretend that you need to change your password or enter your bank details or something similar in order to scam your details from you. This can then be used to commit fraud, identity theft, and other cyber crimes. According to an ACCC report, $174,913 Australian dollars have been lost this year to phishing attacks.

Above you can see an example of a phishing email with some red-flags highlighted. Make sure to always be suspicious of ANY email you receive. It is a good idea to always double-check the sender address and read the entire email before clicking any links or attachments. If anything stands out as suspicious then don’t risk it!

Check out The ACCC’s Scamwatch for a better idea on how scams affect everyday Australians.

If you have any questions or suspicions about an email, call, text or webpage, give us a call and our experts can help keep you safe online.

Concerned about your privacy and safety online? Fake news? Have questions about the internet of things? or just curious about anything to do with internet health?

Mozilla recently announced their Internet Health Report 2018. An open-source report discussing issues and upcoming challenges everyday internet users face. Mozilla dives into topics such as fake news, big tech and the internet of things. The report interviews experts across multiple fields specializing in internet services. Mozilla’s position as a free and open-source internet company gives their thoughts significant weight and their perspective is quite interesting.

So, interested in learning more about internet freedom? Check out Mozilla’s Internet Health Report 2018 and if you’re still curious, we’re happy to help with any questions you may have.