Microsoft starts pre-loading Windows 10 onto PCs

Computerworld Wrap-Up July 28, 2015 Microsoft starts pre-loading Windows 10 upgrade onto PCs Microsoft has begun downloading the Windows 10 upgrade to some PCs whose owners had previously "reserved" a copy, hinting that they'll be among the first to see the upgrade notice on their Windows 7 and 8.1 devices. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Motorola launches 3 new Android phones with 'amazing value' 2. The new Moto X, Moto G, and OnePlus 2: A quick guide to Android's latest 3. NOW ON CIO: 5 telemedicine startups that bring healthcare to you 4. IT hears the siren call of free Windows 10 upgrades 5. Senators call for investigation of potential safety, security threats from connected cars 6. Intel and Micron unveil 3D XPoint -- a new class of memory 7. Obama won't pardon Snowden, despite public support for the idea 8. NOW ON CSO: Google Drive phishing is back -- with obfuscation 9. First look: OnePlus refines its successful formula with new phone 10. Groups urge Obama to oppose cyberthreat sharing bills 11. Amazon takes on MySQL with Aurora 12. Jonny Evans: Can Apple Music keep its 10 million users? 13. IT Blogwatch: OnePlus 2 price is right -- review roundup Webcast: CDW The Security Significance of 229 Days 229 days. That's the median number of days attackers were present on a victim's network before they were discovered according to the 2014 Verizon Data Breach Report. That sobering statistic brings to light how ill prepared organizations still are at preventing an attack. View Now Motorola launches 3 new Android phones with 'amazing value' Motorola announced three new Android 5.1.1 phones, including a high-end model that will be sold this fall in the U.S. as the Moto X Pure Edition, starting at the low price of $400 unlocked. READ MORE The new Moto X, Moto G, and OnePlus 2: A quick guide to Android's latest So many smartphones, so little time. Here's an easy-to-follow breakdown of all the new unlocked Android devices announced over the past 24 hours. READ MORE NOW ON CIO: 5 telemedicine startups that bring healthcare to you Telemedicine is bringing the doctor's house call into the 21st century with on-demand visits to your physician using your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Here are five telemedicine companies that are shaking up healthcare in big ways. READ MORE IT hears the siren call of free Windows 10 upgrades Even enterprise IT professionals are taken with Microsoft's free upgrade offer to Windows 10, according to a recently-released poll. READ MORE Senators call for investigation of potential safety, security threats from connected cars U.S. Sens. Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to investigate potential widespread risk for consumers because of vulnerabilities in auto information and entertainment systems. READ MORE Intel and Micron unveil 3D XPoint -- a new class of memory Intel and Micron say they've developed the first new kind of memory since NAND flash was introduced in 1989. READ MORE White Paper: Dell Inc. Dual Desktop Monitors Drive Productivity Adding dual-monitor systems to workstations is a relatively inexpensive way to boost productivity and improve the knowledge worker experience. This paper will convey the business and user satisfaction benefits of upgrading workers' monitor systems to HD and dual-monitor configurations. View now Obama won't pardon Snowden, despite public support for the idea President Barack Obama won't pardon NSA leaker Edward Snowden, despite strong public support for the move, the White House said Tuesday. READ MORE NOW ON CSO: Google Drive phishing is back -- with obfuscation If you have a Google account and a stranger sends you a link to a document on Google Drive, think twice before clicking -- it could be a phishing scam. READ MORE First look: OnePlus refines its successful formula with new phone Chinese vendor OnePlus has done it again, and produced a powerful smartphone at a bargain price. READ MORE Groups urge Obama to oppose cyberthreat sharing bills A coalition of digital rights groups and security experts asked President Obama to oppose legislation intended to let businesses share cyberthreat information with each other and with government agencies. READ MORE Amazon takes on MySQL with Aurora Going forward, Amazon will position Aurora as its default database service. READ MORE Jonny Evans: Can Apple Music keep its 10 million users? Major labels claim 10 million Apple Music users – but how many will pay for the service after the trial? READ MORE IT Blogwatch: OnePlus 2 price is right -- review roundup Wow, the OnePlus 2 price is low. That much we expected, given the company's previous market outing. But a hands-on test shows this is no mere cheap phone... 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