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A first look at the official Insider Preview Release

We covered Cyber Security, the changing Ransomware Landscape, Internet access, and several types of ethernet cable, (Cat5, Cat5E, Cat6, Cat6A, etc.)  Lots of information about Windows 11  and for fun, Flat tire (by the Del-Vikings). This was another very enjoyable show.

For the download links to the tools covered and additional information check out my Blog entry. https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2021/06/is-your-system-ready-for-windows-11.html

  Interested in Windows 11? Can your computer be updated? The PC Health Check tool offered by Microsoft isn't very helpful ( https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11 )  but, WhyNotWin11 is. You can download the tool from GitHub.  https://github.com/rcmaehl/WhyNotWin11/releases/tag/2.2.1 Direct download link for the program.  https://github.com/rcmaehl/WhyNotWin11/releases/download/2.2.1/WhyNotWin11.exe With this tool, you at least know what your computers shortcomings are and can decide if it pays to upgrade your current system or, wait till it's time for a new computer. Windows 10 will still be supported and updated till 2025 so there really isn't any hurry to jump to the new operating system. Your money, your choice. Another tool that also gives you the reasons why the system can't be updated is  https://github.com/mq1n/Win11SysCheck/releases/download/6/Win11SysCheck.exe Win11SysCheck -  Here is a screenshot of my result,

  Another interesting show.  In addition to Cyber Security, we also talked about  all the rumors currently running rampant about "Windows 11" We also covered Robotic floor mopping and, Streaming devices. The Q&A that followed the show had questions about migration to an SSD drive,  we also discussed 5G, when to use it and when to turn it off.

  Today I was happy to do a presentation for the members of the Villages Computer Club. This was a hybrid meeting. Most of those attending were in the meeting hall and, a few of the members joined via Zoom The presentation was very well received. Some of the questions after the presentation were,  how does a sandbox work, a question about VPN's, additional information about Avast's Hack Check. There were also a few questions about changing from their current AV program to Avast.

  In today's show we covered a lot of security breaches and information about smart cameras. We also covered 5G internet access and, wearable technology including, smart watches with an emphasis on glucose monitoring. We also covered some windows tips and tricks.

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An excellent choice.

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The bad guys never rest. Neither should we

June 14, 2021 is D-Day for Amazon Sidewalk.

  Another well attended action packed show. There were a lot of security items that needed to be covered today. The other items included Amazon Sidewalk explained, Vinyl records, Starlink and other low earth satellite systems.

Busy week, lots of news.

My thanks again go to Emma McGowan from Avast for inspiring this video. https://blog.avast.com/author/emma-mcgowan