admitting its testing needs to improve Microsoft will also launch a campaign to convince customers that its testing procedures will catch future bugs before they have a chance to delay Windows yet again. By Mark Hachman Senior Editor, PCWorld | NOV 13, 2018 10:00 AM PT Microsoft said Tuesday that it’s begun slowly releasing the postponed Windows 10 October 2018 Update once again to the general public, having put in place additional “signals” that will allow users to flag instances where data loss might occur. Not everyone will receive the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, a minor release which was scheduled to begin shipping October
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Why buy a Franchise as opposed to starting up a new business? Of course, words like “tried and tested” and “support system” spring to mind. Undoubtedly, those are two essential factors. Cyber-Minds Training Institutes has the edge. It is a fact that collaboration and synergy have a place in all areas of life. We would go as far as saying that in the workplace, even more so. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller Take a minute to introspect. When you go to the gym, do you have a workout partner? Strangely, most people prefer
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Why buying a refurbished computer is the way to go? A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned Long-term Reliability and out-of-box Quality Going Green Give a Little Helping Hand Have you made a decision yet…? Cyber-Minds are proponents of using refurbished computers, whether laptops or desktops. We urge our students, Cyber-Minds branches and even at head office to rather buy quality refurbished computers and electronics like tablets from refurbishers like Universe Direct. We personally buy and recommend Windows based products, but some other users may like to get an Apple product, which is also available from them. Ever wanted that
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Congratulations you have just received a brand-new computer, whether it is a laptop or a desktop computer. It has that new feeling with all the exciting packing materials and tear offs that you must go through. Feels like you got a Christmas present, except it’s probably from yourself, but no matter it’s still a great sensation.     Step 1. Unpack and plug in the power. Step 2. Plug in the mouse (and keyboard if it is a desktop computer) Step 3. Press the start button. If you have a brand name desktop ot laptop kit like Lenovo, HP or
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Ina Lubbe October 2018 Copyright: Cyber-Minds (PTY) Ltd   The current economic situation in South Africa is presenting a huge challenge for all of us on a daily basis. Job-uncertainty and the large percentage of jobless people is making everyone a little bit fearful and uneasy about our own financial situations. If there ever was a more fitting and especially critical time to sharpen up your computer skills to enable you to stand out in the workplace, this is the time! Do not let any chance to immediately improve your job prospects, slip by in this last quarter of the
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Your Business Oct/Nov. 2018 To run a successful training business, it’s important to pick the right partner. And, with Cyber-Minds® Training Institutes by your side, you are off to a great start!   Previously Creative Minds® centres, the recently re-branded CYBER-MINDS TRAINING INSTITUTE has a wealth of experience in the training industry and has successfully set up more than 30 IT training centres across the country. The new license opportunities have all been designed to assist owners in their goal of growing successful operations and profits. Are you a good fit?  Teaching is not for everybody. No matter how much
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While we wholly support Microsoft Office and the various programs in it like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access it is no secret that this is a very expensive option. Microsoft is also pushing its subscription-based Office 365 instead of the onetime purchase of Office Suite, so that means a monthly subscription in US Dollars forever. A. Great system of income for Microsoft but is that good value for you? So, if we cannot afford the premium product that Microsoft offers, are there any free alternatives that we can look at that will give us a good quality product with roughly
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There’s no better time to learn than right now. Taking computer courses are a life long learning skill builder. The more computer courses you take the more it will elevate your abilities and employability. Even so-called computer or “IT” experts need to keep up their learning as things are changing daily in a rapidly expanding industry. “But I don’t work in IT” I hear you say. That’s where you are wrong, IT is everywhere now. We are going to show you what computer literacy is by explaining what these computer courses are about. We will show you detail about beginner’s
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Email is still the primary mode of communication in corporate environments, despite a lot of popular communication platforms like WhatsApp and even Facebook Messenger. When you want to connect to customers and have a more formal communication format, email is still the preferred option. Email is not perfect as you will be very aware of the many spam and unwanted advertising you get daily. For Windows users who access email services through web browsers there are many options that we will cover in a future article. Web-based email clients provide an ease of access and eliminate the hassle of installing
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Surprise! Microsoft released the Windows 10 October 2018 Update out of the blue at a Surface device event on Tuesday, and despite the boring name it’s a milestone ‘feature update.’ That means it’s brimming with new features, including a cloud clipboard that synchronizes across PCs and support for real-time ray tracing in games. But you’ll need to get proactive if you want to install the Windows 10 October 2018 Update today. In a blog post introducing the new features, Microsoft said that Windows Update will start automatically rolling the October 2018 Update (a.k.a. Build 1809) out to compatible PCs on
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