Advance Micro Solutions

08/29/2019

We are moving! Beginning Sept. 1, 2019 Advance Micro will be located at 140-2700 Simpson Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2P9. Office hours will be by appointment only.

06/27/2017

There has been another large-scale ransomware attack on companies around the world.

This targets the same exploit that the previous WannaCry ransomware used. Many large organizations have been affected, primarily in Europe at the moment.

Make sure your Windows machines are up-to-date and your company is protected against ransomware!

http://www.ad-micro.com/blog/symantec-petya-ransomware-outbreak-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

Symantec Endpoint Protection will protect computers against Petya. More generally, offsite backups are the best way to mitigate the effects of ransomware.

05/03/2017

Do not open emails with shared Google Document links, even if they are from a known contact! There are malicious emails going around right now which will compromise your account.

https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/massive-gmail-google-doc-phishing-email

PSA: don’t click on random Google Doc links.

09/09/2016

Microsoft has updated its support policy for 6th Generation Intel Core (Skylake) devices, and will now support Windows 7 until January 14, 2020 and Windows 8.1 until January 10, 2023 for those devices.

https://blogs.windows.com/business/2016/08/11/updates-to-silicon-support-policy-for-windows/ .97

Earlier this year, we shared information about Windows 10 embracing silicon innovation and our work with partners to achieve breakthroughs in performance, imaging, connectivity, power, graphics, an…

07/21/2016

Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends July 29th 2016.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/buy

Lean what the best purchase paths are for the Windows for business product that is right for you.

07/11/2016

The B.C. government is developing an app that will allow people to tap their new high-tech driver’s licences against their smartphones to authenticate their identity and securely log into gov…

08/19/2015

Microsoft has a new browser out that they're releasing with . It's faster, cleaner, and more modern than Internet Explorer. But does that mean you should switch? Visit our blog to learn more about .

http://www.ad-micro.com/blog/meet-edge-microsofts-new-replacement-for-internet-explorer/

13 Aug Meet Edge, Microsoft’s New Replacement for Internet Explorer Are you Ready for Microsoft Edge? Alongside Windows 10’s release, Microsoft has introduced a new browser which they have dubbed Edge, and they’re making it the default. Internet Explorer 11 can still be used in Windows 10, but Micr…

07/31/2015

Windows 10 is out, and the upgrade is free for users of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

What’s new with Windows 10? Should you upgrade yet? Have there been any problems reported so far? Visit our blog to find out!

http://www.ad-micro.com/blog/windows-10-is-out-heres-what-you-should-know/

31 Jul Windows 10 is Out. Here’s What You Should Know. Windows 10 User Interface Windows 10 is out! If you have Windows 7 (Service Pack 1) or Windows 8.1, the upgrade is provided free from Microsoft for the first year! Here’s how to upgrade, direct from Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/wi…

05/20/2015

Reminder that on July 14th 2015, Microsoft will be ending support for Windows Server 2003.

If your business is still relying on outdated server software, it's time to think about upgrading!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/microsoft-ends-windows-server-2003-support-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-1.3060636

Microsoft is ending support for Microsoft Windows Server 2003, software popular among Canadian businesses and governments. Users and their customers could be vulnerable to hackers if they don't upgrade by July. Here's what you need to know.