by wwarren | Apr 3, 2017 | General, Hardware, Microsoft, Ransomware, Security, Windows
I posted about a system API inside of Microsoft Windows that allows OEM to put in unremovable software that resides in the UEFI of motherboards. UEFI is the new “BIOS”. The possibilities for UEFI problems have been known since at least 2012 as this...
by wwarren | Jan 11, 2017 | Cloud Computing, Microsoft, Windows 10, Windows365
The windows 10 disaster continues. https://www.extremetech.com/…/242537-microsofts-latest-wind… I have removed the update from both of my windows 10 dual display machines that play games and done the one thing you can do to regain control on Windows 10...
by wwarren | Nov 22, 2016 | Microsoft, NPO's, Windows
I was contacted by a NPO in Frederick County. They need to replace their primary server which does their local authentication and file services and also runs their e-mail services in house. Unless you have legal requirements this expense is simply unjustifiable. I...
by wwarren | Nov 1, 2016 | AMD, Hardware, Intel, Microsoft, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7
Microsoft as of today is no longer shipping Windows 7 to the big OEM computer makers anymore. This means the chances of you finding a Windows 7 machine..or even a win 10 machine with “downgrade rights” to Windows 7 stop existing as well. If you want a...
by wwarren | Nov 1, 2016 | Microsoft, Office, SBS 2008, Security, Server 2008, Vista, Windows, Windows 7
Windows has design issues…I have talked about it many many times. However it IS possible to have a malware free system. It’s really not that hard. You do need to change your behavior on how you operate your windows systems. 1. Have a security audit...
by wwarren | Sep 5, 2016 | Cloud Computing, Microsoft, Office 365, Windows, Windows 10, Windows365
I have been mistrustful of Microsoft even since Windows 10 started coming out. The constant Windows as a service mentions and the nearly illegal and almost malware like campaign to get Windows 10 everywhere really had me not liking the entire Windows 10 ecosystem....
