Windows 10 Major Update for early 2017: Creators Update. New Surface Studio, MacBook Pros, LogMeIn ends Free Cubby

The 8 biggest announcements from yesterdays Microsoft event.

At yesterdays big Microsoft event a major update for early 2017 was announced and several new products were introduced.  The tech behemoth's stock set a new high for the first time since the 1999 dot com bubble.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/26/13418262/microsoft-event-announcements-vr-headset-creators-update-surface-studio

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Doubles Down With iMac-Killer

http://investorplace.com/2016/10/microsoft-corporation-msft-stock-surface-studio-event/#.WBEaXfkrKUk

https://www.cnet.com/products/microsoft-surface-studio/preview/?ftag=CAD1acfa04&bhid=21042726186831923270015874178287


New MacBook Pro to be introduced today.

Apple has its event to introduce new MacBooks today.  Already Apple has postponed the release of the Airpods until ??  

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/27/13433320/apple-macbook-pro-hello-again-event-timing


Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Doubles Down With iMac-Killer

http://investorplace.com/2016/10/microsoft-corporation-msft-stock-surface-studio-event/#.WBEaXfkrKUk

The 8 biggest announcements from today's Microsoft event

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/26/13418262/microsoft-event-announcements-vr-headset-creators-update-surface-studio

https://www.cnet.com/products/microsoft-surface-studio/preview/?ftag=CAD1acfa04&bhid=21042726186831923270015874178287

LogMeIn ends free Cubby November 16th.

LogMeIn has announced that it is retiring Cubby Free, the file sync & share offering that first debuted in 2013,

LogMein stated "Cubby has provided a unique file sharing experience for millions of individuals and businesses and this difficult decision was made after much deliberation and consideration."

Cubby Free users will be given until November 16th to migrate away from Cubby, and can choose to move to another free service – LogMeIn is recommending Dropbox and OneDrive – or a paid service, including LogMeIn Pro. 

Cubby Pro and Enterprise customers will continue to have full access to Cubby, both their files and full product functionality, through their account’s expiration date plus an additional 30 days to allow more time to evaluate options and complete the migration of their files.

https://blog.logmein.com/category/products/cubby-app

DDoS attack takes down East Coast Netflix, Spotify, Twitter, can new Macs revive Apple's reputation for innovation?

Cyber attack takes down East Coast Netflix, Spotify, Twitter

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2016/10/21/cyber-attack-takes-down-east-coast-netflix-spotify-twitter/92507806/

Has Apple given up on the Mac? 


Opinion: Apple is rumored to be preparing a long-overdue update to its Macbook line, but will this be too little, too late? In the PC business, Microsoft is wearing the innovation crown these days.
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http://www.zdnet.com/article/has-apple-given-up-on-the-mac/?loc=newsletter_missed_content&ftag=TRE17cfd61&bhid=2219791


Apple to debut new Macs at October 27 'Hello Again' event

The company will host the launch at its headquarters, where it's expected to announce long-awaited updates to its MacBook computers.

https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-new-macs-are-almost-here-invites-out-for-october-27/?ftag=CAD1acfa04&bhid=21042726186831923270015874178287

Malware, 3.2 million debit cards compromised in India, Decryption tools and Blood Alcohol tests (I kid you not)

In this election year everyone has heard about the hacks experienced by Government agencies, the DNC and others.  The crooks and scam artists are very busy.  Government agencies and multi-national corporations are obvious targets and if they can be breached so can you.  It is important that you make sure your computer is protected, definitions are up to date and that your subscriptions are current.  It is also a good idea to have a scheduled scan to insure that nothing has slipped by.  A little prevention can save lots of money and headaches.  Strong passwords and periodically changing passwords should be a part of your security strategy.

Below are links to stories detailing attacks in the past week alone.

The cost of ransomware attacks: $1 billion this year

And it's only the beginning, with file locking malware only set to grow and take larger role in cybercrime, warn researchers.

http://www.zdnet.com/article/the-cost-of-ransomware-attacks-1-billion-this-year/

India experiences catastrophic cyberattack, 3.2 million debit card account details stolen

http://www.zdnet.com/article/india-experiences-catastrophic-cyberattack-with-theft-of-3-2-million-debit-cards-account-details/?ftag=TRE17cfd61&bhid=2219791

Millennials most likely to lose money from tech support scams, says Microsoft

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/millennials-most-likely-to-lose-money-from-tech-support-scams-says-microsoft/#ftag=CAD-04-10aag0g&bhid=21042726186831923270015874178287



Free Ransomware Decryption

http://www.zdnet.com/article/these-free-ransomware-decryption-tools-have-rescued-data-from-2500-locked-devices/?loc=newsletter_large_thumb_related&ftag=TRE0fb9d06&bhid=2219791


Wearable tattoo tells your smartphone how drunk you are before the cops do.  Researchers say a wearable tattoo can deliver accurate blood-alcohol level readouts to its wearer's smartphone.

http://www.zdnet.com/article/wearable-tattoo-tells-your-smartphone-how-drunk-you-are-before-the-cops-do/