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Windows 10: Everything you Need to Know

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We said goodbye to Windows 7 and now comes the question on everyone’s mind: How long until Microsoft gets rid of Windows 10?

Don’t fret, you still have time. Since releasing in July 2015, Windows 10’s extended support is expected to end in 2025 with updates twice a year. For every version of OS, Microsoft offers a minimum of 10 years of support (5 of Mainstream Support and 5 of Extended Support) providing security and program updates.

While you may be hesitant to update and switch over to Windows 10 due to issues with the earlier versions, Microsoft has implemented several changes ensuring all updates are ready for the market including more testing and slower rollouts. 

If you haven’t updated already, we strongly recommend upgrading as soon as possible. It’s important to keep your data secure, especially in a world where cybercrime continues to increase. Check out our blog post “Say Goodbye to Windows 7” for more information on how to upgrade to Windows 10.  

Now it’s time to verse yourself with all the new features Windows 10 provides. We’ve outlined some of the best features that the newest update of Windows 10 has to offer.   

Windows 10 20H1 Features:

  • The Windows Defender Antivirus – This new security tool protects against malware and spyware across email, apps, the cloud and the web.
  • Windows Hello – A password-free sign in option that unlocks your devices with your facial or fingerprint recognition. 
  • Cortana – A “personal productivity assistant” built to help you use Microsoft 365 apps. Create tasks, emails and edit settings more efficiently with Cortana.
  • Search Home – Quick Access to Weather, Top News, Today in History and New Movies.
  • Kaomoji – A Kaomoji keyboard shortcut has been added. A Kaomoji is a popular japanese emoji-style such as(^-^)or ಠ_ಠ
  • Virtual Desktops – Ability to rename your virtual desktops. 
  • Automatically open apps – Edit in settings to opt in or out of automatically opening Universal Windows Platform apps after your machine has been restarted.

Shop Vernon for all your updated product rentals. Call us today at 1-877-752-0916 or email us at insidesales@vernontech.ca.

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How the Coronavirus is Affecting the Tech World

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Since the discovery of the Coronavirus in Wuhan, China in December there have been over 2,700 deaths and more than 80,000 people have been infected worldwide. This illness has affected the globe in a traumatic way and even industries have begun feeling the effects. 

Popular tech companies, like Apple, who have factories in China and surrounding Asian countries are now expecting severe delays on highly anticipated products, like the new 5G iPhone. The coronavirus has resulted in many tech companies closing their stores and offices in China and the surrounding areas. With these closures, and the quarantine of the 11 million people living in Wuhan, accounting for 25% of global production of fibre optics, it is likely that there will be a noticeable decrease in the amount of tech products available on the markets. Smartphone production alone is projected to drop 12%.

Tech trade shows have also taken a significant hit since the outbreak of the coronavirus. 

Prior to the Mobile World Congress 2020 (MWC), the world’s largest mobile trade show, several companies, such as LG and AT&T, backed out of making an appearance last minute due to the increase of coronavirus outbreaks. As many tech companies use trade shows to introduce new smartphones, there will be a significant delay in the release of many sought after products as more businesses back out of various global trade shows. 

Some companies have used their trade shows as a platform to help combat the coronavirus. Samsung’s Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco took several precautions ensuring the safety of their guests. In addition to offering face masks and hand sanitizers, they used thermal imaging cameras at the entrance to detect fevers of attendees, and provided onsite medical assistance. 

Don’t let the coronavirus affect you or your business, let Vernon help you for all your rental needs. Call us at 1-877-752-0916 for support during these delays or email us at insidesales@vernontech.ca.