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12 Jun 2020

How to bypass the Windows 10 v2004 update block

2020-06-12T08:00:03-07:00

Some PC users are being blocked by Microsoft from updating their systems to the latest version of Windows 10, the May 2020 Update. The company has acknowledged the presence of some known issues preventing the update from being installed on some PCs. Here’s what you need to know.

Known issues

The update block is present on devices such as the Surface Pro X and 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Book 3, according to a test by The Verge. The block is also present on other devices with the following configurations:

  1. PCs with games using GameInput Redistributable. Installing the Windows 10 May 2020 Update on these systems may result in mouse input loss.
  2. Always On, Always Connected PCs. Devices with more than one Always On, Always Connected network adapter may experience unexpected restarts.
  3. PCs with integrated Intel graphics. Systems may encounter substandard variable refresh rates after installing the update.
  4. Systems with Conexant or Synaptics audio drivers. PCs may display a blue screen of death (BSOD) error message if the May 2020 Update is […]
How to bypass the Windows 10 v2004 update block2020-06-12T08:00:03-07:00
10 Jun 2020

Researchers uncover new strain of Android malware

2020-06-10T08:00:22-07:00

The Android operating system (OS) relies on an open-source code that allows users and manufacturers to modify their phones’ or tablets’ OSs. The problem is, Android’s open-sourced nature also makes it susceptible to cyberthreats. Recently, security experts found DEFENSOR ID — a new type of Android malware exploiting the system’s Accessibility Services.

What is DEFENSOR ID?

DEFENSOR ID is a banking Trojan that minimizes its malicious capabilities to sneak past security checks and infiltrate the Google Play Store. The malware’s primary function is to request access to an Android device’s Accessibility Service, which would allow hackers to execute a variety of commands.

For starters, if unwitting users grant access to DEFENSOR ID, the malware can observe any launched apps and send sensitive information back to hackers. This means hackers can steal anything from passwords and private emails to banking information and one-time SMS activation codes for two-step verification processes.

DEFENSOR ID also allows hackers to remotely uninstall apps, launch programs, and perform gestures (e.g., tap, swipe, click) within the launched program. In […]

Researchers uncover new strain of Android malware2020-06-10T08:00:22-07:00
8 Jun 2020

Introducing Microsoft Teams

2020-07-09T10:37:42-07:00

With 5 generations collaborating in the workplace, how can you use a digital workspace to empower great ideas? Watch this video to learn how you can use #MicrosoftTeams to complement your #Office365 suite and enable efficient workplace collaboration, then contact GeeksHD to get started.

Introducing Microsoft Teams2020-07-09T10:37:42-07:00
8 Jun 2020

Are you tracking your Android’s data use?

2020-07-09T10:37:28-07:00

If you’re frustrated that you still have to deal with mobile data limitations in 2020, so are we. Sure, there are service plans that offer unlimited data, but they’re often expensive and throttle internet speeds after a certain threshold. Check out these tips for monitoring your mobile data usage so you can stretch it further.

Here are three things you can do to track and subsequently optimize the amount of data you are using on your Android device.

Tip #1: Turn off or limit your mobile data consumption

Using Wi-Fi is one of the easiest ways to reduce data consumption. These networks are everywhere nowadays, even malls and shopping centers often offer free Wi-Fi. In fact, Android devices can automatically switch between Wi-Fi and cellular connections. There is a chance, though, that your phone may lose a Wi-Fi connection and switch to a data network without your knowledge.

Preempt this issue by disabling mobile data entirely. You can often accomplish this by pressing your finger along the top of the screen […]

Are you tracking your Android’s data use?2020-07-09T10:37:28-07:00
5 Jun 2020

What’s next for iOS this 2020

2020-10-22T07:18:56-07:00

Apple’s WWDC — and their scheduled preview of iOS 14 and other OS iterations — is just a few weeks away. But if you want to know some of the juicier things their next-gen operating systems have in store for you right now, then read on.

Nifty app tweaks

Apple is developing new features for some of its prominent apps, and these tweaks may just make the cut come September.

Messages

  • Mention will let users tag people with the @ symbol, just like in Slack. This will also allow users to mute conversations but receive push notifications whenever they are directly mentioned.
  • Mark as unread will allow users to highlight messages so they would not forget requests or tasks and get back to these at a later time.
  • Retract will enable users to delete messages they’ve sent, with the deletion action visible to both sender and recipient.

Activity

  • Kids mode on the watchOS 7 will track movement time instead of calories burned. This is because the first metric is deemed healthier to track (from a mental […]
What’s next for iOS this 20202020-10-22T07:18:56-07:00
3 Jun 2020

Boosting home Wi-Fi with wireless repeaters and access points

2020-06-03T08:00:59-07:00

Fast, reliable Wi-Fi is a business necessity, whether you’re working in an office or at home. Now that more and more people are working remotely, having good home Wi-Fi is more important than ever. A wireless repeater device and additional access points may just be what you need to ensure a stable and lightning-fast wireless connection throughout your home.

Both wireless repeaters and access points are simple and inexpensive, and getting either or both of these devices can improve your home Wi-Fi.

Wireless repeaters are devices that extend the limited reach that Wi-Fi routers tend to have, especially in structures with thick walls and multiple floors. They receive a signal from a Wi-Fi router and rebroadcast it as a new network. This new network is an extension of the main network, enabling the signal from your router to be transmitted over long distances or to the other side of obstructions, such as a wall, post, or ductwork.

On the other hand, access points are devices that allow wireless devices to connect […]

Boosting home Wi-Fi with wireless repeaters and access points2020-06-03T08:00:59-07:00
1 Jun 2020

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2020-07-09T10:37:04-07:00

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1 Jun 2020

AEG delivers unforgettable entertainment experiences to fans using Microsoft technologies

2020-07-09T10:36:34-07:00

Watch this video to see how global entertainment giant AEG is using Microsoft technologies like #Office365, #PowerBI, and #Teams to produce and deliver unforgettable experiences to fans while also redefining the business side of entertainment in the digital age. Contact GeeksHD to learn how we can help you deliver memorable experiences to your customers using innovative Microsoft solutions.

AEG delivers unforgettable entertainment experiences to fans using Microsoft technologies2020-07-09T10:36:34-07:00
1 Jun 2020

What’s the difference between VoIP and VoLTE?

2020-06-01T08:00:21-07:00

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has been around for quite some time. Businesses today prefer VoIP telephony systems over old landline phone system because the former has more features that are useful for day-to-day operations. But slowly gaining buzz is Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE). What is this new technology, and why is it gaining popularity?

To know the difference between VoIP and VoLTE, let’s first examine the older of the two technologies.

What is VoIP?

Unlike analog telephones that use phone cables, VoIP uses the internet to transmit voice calls. VoIP calls can be made using laptops, desktop computers, smartphones, tablets, and even old handsets fitted with appropriate converters.

VoIP also supports a range of call features such as voice messaging, call forwarding, SMS text messaging, fax transmission, voicemail, and a host of other services. For businesses, VoIP is a convenient one-stop solution for all their communication needs that will not cost them an arm and a leg.

However, VoIP was introduced at a time when the world was still using 2G […]

What’s the difference between VoIP and VoLTE?2020-06-01T08:00:21-07:00
29 May 2020

What’s new with Microsoft’s update channels

2020-05-29T08:00:11-07:00

Companies that use Microsoft 365 usually want the latest features of the productivity suite’s apps. However, not all companies want to receive updates at the same cadence. Whether you prefer to receive new app features ASAP or get them only once a month, there’s a way to customize your preferences, thanks to Microsoft’s update channels.

New update channel: Microsoft Enterprise Channel

The new Microsoft Enterprise Channel is for organizations that prefer to get updates on a predictable schedule. With this update channel, users can receive new features and patches on the second Tuesday of every month, which Microsoft famously calls Patch Tuesdays.

This update channel is ideal for companies with IT departments that want to reduce the burden of updating systems at irregular intervals. This will allow them to have a fixed schedule of downloading the latest productivity features, system improvements, and essential security patches.

Recommended update channel: Current Channel

Current Channel is great for companies that want to receive feature updates as soon as they become available. New Office features are released […]

What’s new with Microsoft’s update channels2020-05-29T08:00:11-07:00
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