They thought it was safe to install a Windows 10 update

Cue the Jaws music and calls for switching to Linux.

Well I for one will NOT be switching to Linux!…

…because I am already using Linux and this latest Microsoft malarky does not bother me one little bit. Except for the inevitable call from someone who needs me to fix their damned Windows PC or laptop.

Seriously though, what the hell is wrong with Microsoft? I know they have had a history or errors, but this is a comedy of errors!

Originally shared by Garry Knight

Remember that update they said was going ahead yesterday?

https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-halts-yet-another-windows-10-update-after-blue-screen-of-death-errors

Steer clear of CCleaner…

…and Avast and AVG.

I have seen lots of issues with all of the products owned by Avast and have been actively telling clients not to use Avast or AVG. I hadn’t realised they now owned CCleaner as well (which I have always been skeptical about).

For more information on the reasons why I don’t recommend the above products, I made a post about it here: https://plus.google.com/b/112693459192985449781/112693459192985449781/posts/AtRA3JxsNDM

h/t Peter Vogel

Originally shared by Dennis Breen

https://betanews.com/2018/08/01/do-not-install-the-latest-version-of-ccleaner/

If you want a laptop you can count on. You Chromebook.

An awesome tongue securely in cheek advert. It’s all true as well, which is a bonus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xryaZF1Z4w&feature=share

Micro$oft Store woes

A simple solution to help Krita break away from the mind numbingly stupid Micro$oft Store is for people to donate via their website. So if you use Krita think about doing that.

Originally shared by Chris Guiver

problems with the micro$oft app store

https://krita.org/en/item/krita-in-the-windows-store-an-update/

source: planet KDE

https://krita.org/en/item/krita-in-the-windows-store-an-update/

You know Linux is user friendly these days

Whenever anyone asks me about Linux, I have to explain how easy and stress free it is. I shouldn’t have to.

Just because it’s different to Windows and Mac, doesn’t mean it is harder to use.

Originally shared by South Downs Tech

Ditching Windows: 2 Weeks With Ubuntu Linux On The Dell XPS 13

Here is one very happy chappy after years of struggling to cope with Microsoft Windows.

Mind you, Ubuntu should run smoothly on a Dell XPS, because Dell even sell computers with Ubuntu preinstalled.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2018/07/19/ditching-windows-2-weeks-with-ubuntu-linux-on-the-dell-xps-13/#65c7eb971836

h/t Carl Draper

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2018/07/19/ditching-windows-2-weeks-with-ubuntu-linux-on-the-dell-xps-13/#65c7eb971836

There’s a very good reason why you should consider a Chromebook

When it comes to security, Linux in general is second to none. Chromebooks go a step further and are so simple to use. It is a compelling offer for sure.

Originally shared by South Downs Tech

What makes a Chromebook so secure?

Chromebooks have a lot going for them, but one of the biggest benefits is when it comes to online security.

On top of all the stuff mentioned in the article, it is worth noting that Chromebooks technically don’t need antivirus software either. Which means more resources freed up for other things, like performance!

https://www.androidcentral.com/what-makes-chromebook-so-secure

h/t Peter Vogel

https://www.androidcentral.com/what-makes-chromebook-so-secure

How long does your preferred OS take to install?

The average for Ubuntu is just 18 minutes, with some installs taking as little as 8 minutes!

Really interesting insight into the world of desktop Ubuntu.

h/t Randy Noseworthy

Originally shared by Ubuntu

What type of hardware is Ubuntu Desktop running on around the world? See this and more in our first metrics breakdown.

http://bit.ly/2MQhsVm

Microsoft adds native adblocking to Edge for Android

My question is, will anyone notice? Seriously, do you know anyone that actually uses Edge on Android!

Originally shared by TNW

Microsoft adds native adblocking to Edge for Android http://tnw.me/Pwp0bxz

http://tnw.me/Pwp0bxz

Is Google Chrome blocking ads for you?

This apparently went live earlier this year, but I have yet to see Chrome block anything. It could be a very slow roll out.

Have you seen it doing anything on the sites you visit?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43072266

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43072266