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    Windows 10: Baw Baw’s review

    When I reviewed Windows 10 after its launch last year, my advice was to wait and see. Seven months later we have had the chance to see 10 running on many systems. This is what we have learned.

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    Local Alert – 1800 Scam doing the rounds again

    This is just a quick notice to alert people of a major scam doing the rounds in Baw Baw again.  I have had a number of calls from local resident’s that have responded to a notice from their computer screen to call a 1800 number. There are a variety of different scams that will cause this… using scare tactics like: “Your computer is about to fail… call  1800 xxxxxx for help” of ” A hacker has control of your PC… call 1800 xxxxxx so we can assist you to remove the threat” … and the list goes on.  In some cases your computer will even seem unresponsive due to hackers…

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    Will you regret that Windows 10 upgrade?

    A few months have past since the Windows 10 “free upgrade” was first offered by Microsoft to most Windows 7 and 8 users. Many are still taking up the offer, but disappointingly many are still experiencing major issues.

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    Unlimited videos!

    Imagine having a mega video store with no late fees in your very own home. Well, with the rise of streaming content and massive leaps in hardware which allows you to watch what you want, when you want from the comfort of your couch are easier to find than ever.

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    Your computer held to ransom

    It’s not often computers cause visceral emotional responses other than frustration and anger, but a wave of nasty hijacks has affected computer owners across Baw Baw.