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MacBook Pro w/Touch Bar

Apple’s Touch Bar — a thin screen that replaces the function keys on the new MacBrook Pro — can’t compete with the multitouch screen found on iPads and Windows laptops, but it has a lot more promise than you might expect.

CNET Link: Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review

Not as many people as I thought are talking about the new MacBook Pro with touch bar. It is definitely a cool feature they added to the computer, but of course the price reflects it. I expected it to be much more popular with the die hard Apple fans around here. Surprisingly I’ve heard more talk about Apple discontinuing the basic 13″ MacBook Pro than the features of the new one.
The official CNET review is out on the 13″ MacBook with Touch Bar. Link is to it above!

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OSX Sierra

macOS brings Siri to Mac. Along with new ways to enjoy your photos, shop more securely online, and work more seamlessly between devices.

Link to the OSX Sierra page: macOS

Just like iOS 10 last week Apple has released their new computer OS this week. OSX 10.12 Sierra is available for download. With only having it for a short time the only difference I have noticed is they have added Siri to the OS. Still checking it out. Apple’s official link to the OS is above!

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Apple iOS 10

All the things you love to do are more expressive, more dynamic, and more fun than ever with iOS 10.

Link to Official iOS 10 page: iOS – iOS 10

Apple has released iOS 10. I would recommend waiting a few days before updating to see if there are any major bugs. There are already reports of upgrade problems requiring you to wipe your device to fix it!
Official link to the iOS 10 site above.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7

For the Samsung fans out there here is the link to Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 page.
This phone looks awesome. Love the new features especially the ability to put in an SD expansion card. That was the one thing I missed most about my old HTC Evo from years ago.

Can’t wait to play with one!

http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-note7/

 

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Apple’s iPhone 7 release info.

It’s time to mark your calendars, folks. According to reputable leaker Evan Blass, Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 7 is set to hit store shelves on Friday, September 16th. Word of the…

Source: Apple’s iPhone 7 finally gets a release date

Interesting Apple news…
iPhone 7 to be released in September! I thought the SE was going to take the place of the 7… Surprise!
According to the web the 7 will have a better camera and NO headphone port. There will be an included lightning port adapter in the box with the phone. A bit inconvenient for those looking to use headphones.

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How To Protect Yourself Against Ransomware

Source: How To Protect Yourself Against Ransomware – Network Security on Top Tech News

Ransomware has to be one of the most difficult, time consuming, and costly forms of malicious software to deal with. The problem is that it is becoming more common. Check out the link for some helpful tips on avoiding ransomware. If you are attacked by of these pieces of software contact us ASAP.

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Cable MODEMs hit 1Gbps

Comcast has finally made a cable MODEM that can reach speeds over 1Gbps. They have accomplished this in the Philadelphia area, where their corp HQ is located, using the brand new DOCSIS 3.1 system. They are still in the testing phase of these new cable speeds. Soon they hope to release this to the large city markets and hopefully to all Comcast areas. I do not see this coming to North West CT anytime soon. This breakthrough means Comcast can finally compete with products like Verizon FIOS, AT&T GigaPower and Google Fiber! See the link below for more info.

 

http://www.engadget.com/2015/12/27/comcast-intros-first-gigabit-cable-modem/