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Windows 10 Creators Update - Security Advances and New Features
We all know that Microsoft have been bringing Windows 10 along in leaps and bounds since its release two years ago and aside from the more visible features in the Creators Update such as Paint 3D they have also been actively working on creating some extra features and facilities that you may not be aware of such as making the built-in security features better than in any previous versions of Windows. Windows Security Center - Firstly, they have created a centralised management and monitoring
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Events
EDIT 2017 - Attendee Instructions
EduGeek EDIT 2017 kindly supported by Microsoft It’s all go now! With just under two weeks to go its about time we let you know the schedule for the day as well as other information Firstly let us say how happy we are to have Microsoft supporting this years EDIT Conference, it's nice to have you on-board. Once more, we have a great line-up of speakers and exhibitors and it promises to be a very informative and useful day for everyone with our speakers providing a day of informed talk
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Articles
WannaCry Ransomware – Info, Patches & tips to disable SMBv1
[PAGE]Background and symptoms[/PAGE] Quite a few of you have been looking for some kind of guide and information on this quite serious threat to our networks, so in true EduGeek fashion, here is an article on what we know and what steps you can take. NOTE: We will be updating this article when we find out any extra information. This article also has links to patches and possible methods of deployment. Check out this thread as well. Click Here to get notifications of article updates. Backg
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Webinars
Microsoft EduGeek Webinar: Windows 10 in Edu: Using and deploying in schools
Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Microsoft Windows 10 is great for education and seeing is believing. Join Craig Ashley for a demo driven run-through of features and functionality great for both teachers and IT. Starting with improvements to Windows that make getting devices up and running easier and performing great in shared carts. You'll see basics on making Windows just as great for 100 users as for 1 with simplified deployment approaches for cloud-first customers (Set up School P
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Review: HP ProBook x360 11 EE G1
For some years now there has been a large range of devices on which you can use a Windows operating system on, but since the demise of netbooks, small, highly portable, inexpensive laptop based devices are not amongst them. Admittedly the whole netbook situation got a bit silly towards the end with them increasing in size, power and capacity until they morphed right back into laptops once more. To fill this vacuum, Chromebooks appeared. Again, they were small, inexpensive and tied to a relativ
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Webinars
Microsoft EduGeek Webinar: InTune Wednesday April 26 2:30 PM
Join Nicola Meek to hear about the new Intune for Education, a cloud-based service that delivers easy setup and control of devices in the classroom. Feedback from customers and partners on how we can find an easier way to setup and control devices in response Microsoft created Intune for Education – taking a rock-solid product built on top of commercial Intune offering and making it easier to access for schools. With the new Windows 10, it is easier than ever to set up a new device, including ve
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Google EduGeek Webinar: Security & Privacy in G Suite for Education - Friday 24th March 2pm
Join us for a webinar with Julien Blanchez: Google's Global Security & Compliance Strategist on Friday 24th of March at 2pm. Julien will be joining us to talk about security, data protection, data control and compliance for UK schools using G Suite for Education. Do you have questions about Google's data centres? How Google protects your data? What security certifications does G Suite for Education have? Is there more that you as an IT admin can do to protect your users online? W
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Events
EduGeek EDIT Conference 2017 - Thursday 1st of June
It’s that time once more. The fog of BETT has lifted and we move on to the next big event for EduGeek, our Annual EDIT Conference. Due to the success of last years event we shall once more be holding it at the National Space Centre in Leicester on Thursday the 1st June. http://spacecentre.co.uk As always, our conference is free to attend* and will run from 09:00 to 17:00. We shall also be hosting a meal after the conf at the Heathley Park Fayre and Square where you are all very welco
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Articles
Microsoft @BETT 2017 Roundup
This year’s Microsoft stand at BETT was definitely a place which was on pretty much everyone’s ‘must see’ list and we had our stand staff pop over to take a look at the things that you may have either missed or had you not been there, were not aware of. My own personal highlight was the Surface Studio. We had been aware that they had made great efforts to obtain on of these for the show and I was very happy to see one present and being demonstrated by guest artist Tony Harmer from Adobe. This
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NEW offer from NetSupport
Calling all EduGeek users…get NetSupport DNA for an amazing price! As many of you will know, NetSupport DNA provides IT technicians with a complete toolkit of IT asset management features to effectively track, monitor and manage IT assets across a school or Trust; while teachers can access our award winning classroom management tools to leverage the full value of technology-led learning. And finally our built-in safeguarding module is also included as standard, helping staff and l safeguard
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Webinars
Google EduGeek Webinar: 2017 Product Launches - Thursday 23rd - 2PM
As more schools across the UK deploy G Suite and Chromebooks, join Google to hear about the latest product launches across Chrome, Classroom, and more. This session will also feature an in-depth look at administrator functionality for managing Android Apps on Chromebooks, stories from reference schools, and a Q & A session with technical experts. Watch live on Thursday 23rd - 2PM Submit any questions you would like answered in the comments or this thread This will be streamed via You
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Last chance to enter the BETT competition
We have decided to extend entries until tomorrow at 1pm to give you all a last chance to enter our giveaway. To enter simply create a post titled "Monday" using this link: EduGeek Comp Entries Read more about the prizes at: EduGeek @BETT Live Stream Competition Those of you that entered during the BETT show have extra chances to win.
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