Monthly Archives: June 2014

What is an Operating System

Posted on June 11, 2014 by nb1302

An operating system is the interface between you and the computer, so whenever you issue a command or click an icon it is the operating system that converts your instruction into a command the computer understands. The operating system also … Continue reading →

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Creating a Secure Password

Posted on June 11, 2014 by nb1302

In an recent article by Bdaily business news it was reported that in a recent cyber attack 2 million passwords were stolen of which only 22% were strong. So already I can hear people clicking their mouse and switching off … Continue reading →

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End of Support for Windows XP

Posted on June 10, 2014 by nb1302

With the withdrawal of support from Microsoft for Windows XP from 8th of April 2014 a lot of companies were left wondering exactly what that meant for them. It basically means that any security or operating bugs in the XP … Continue reading →

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Blue Shell Limited Launches

Posted on June 4, 2014 by nb1302

Blue Shell Limited is launched with the aim of changing and improving the way a company operates its IT infrastructure. In this modern day world many companies find the day to day running of their IT systems time consuming, costly … Continue reading →

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Linux Foundation Enterprise end user summit

Posted on June 4, 2014 by nb1302

This month sees The Linux Foundation Enterprise end user summit in New York this is an opportunity for Linux Kernel Developers to meet with CTO’s , architects and IT representatives to bring out new ideas and progress Linux .

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Apple WWDC 2014

Posted on June 4, 2014 by nb1302

Apples long awaited WWDC gets underway with lots of expectations, we wait with anticipation to see what they will bring us in the coming months. Already they have announced the launch of OSX 10.10 called Yosemite and IOS 8 scheduled … Continue reading →

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Latest Security Alert from NCCIC

Posted on June 2, 2014 by nb1302

This alert was issued by NCCIC on 2nd of June but only affects windows based systems National Cyber Awareness System: TA14-150A: GameOver Zeus P2P Malware 06/02/2014 08:15 AM EDT Original release date: June 02, 2014 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows 95, … Continue reading →

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