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Microsoft opens Windows 10 to Apple, Android apps - phys.org

Microsoft hopes to get more people using the next version of its Windows software on all kinds of devices by giving them access to many of the same apps they're already using on Apple or Android phones.

In a major strategy shift, a top executive told an audience of several thousand software developers Wednesday that Microsoft will release new tools to help them quickly adapt the apps they've built for Apple or Android gadgets, so they will work on smartphones, PCs and other devices that use the new Windows 10 operating system... Read Full Article

Adobe eSeminar Invite

Adobe will be conducting a eSeminar with the the title:

I Didn’t Know Acrobat Could Do That 

Date: 11 November 2015

Time: 01:30pm [Asia/Singapore]

Speakers: Nelson John

OVERVIEW:

Join this fun and informative session to learn useful best practices as well as new features on Acrobat DC that let you do more with PDF documents. It’s back to basics, with maximum impact on your productivity.

 Learn more about:

• Sharing large files and getting PDF documents signed
• Working with PDFs on mobile devices
• Converting camera images directly to PDF
• Saving PDFs as amazingly editable Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files
• Distribute forms that anyone can fill in and sign on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device – anytime, anywhere, in any language

DATE	TIME (60 MIN)	ESEMINAR	ADOBE SPEAKER
11 Nov 2015, Wednesday	1:30pm to 2:30pm(Singapore / Malaysia / Philippines) 12:30pm to 1:30pm(Indonesia / Thailand / Vietnam)	I Didn't Know Acrobat Could Do That.	Nelson John Senior Solution Consultant, SEA
Session will be conducted online via Adobe Connect. Login details will be provided upon registration.

Battle for Internet Speed: PLDT VS GLOBE

With current issues related to internet speed in the Philippines, PLDT and Globe Telecom announced their new Broadband plans.

PLDT Launches GIGABIT while Globe Telecom have its Platinum Broadband. Both promising to deliver 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps).

Telstra an Australian Company was also looking into joining the battle but no confirmations yet if they will pursue.


-Dexter Ray Magalang

Get Windows 10 Update from other PC

Downloading Windows update for all your computer units will cost you time and bandwidth.

Since all of your units are downloading same updates, why not download the update on one computer then distribute to other units on the network?

Microsoft have these method embedded on Windows 10 called Windows Update Delivery Optimization.

Windows Update Delivery Optimization lets you get Windows updates and Windows Store apps from sources in addition to Microsoft. This can help you get updates and apps more quickly if you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection. And if you own more than one PC, it can reduce the amount of Internet bandwidth needed to keep all of your PCs up-to-date. Delivery Optimization also sends updates and apps from your PC to other PCs on your local network or PCs on the Internet.

How does Delivery Optimization work?

Delivery Optimization works in two ways.

Download updates and apps from other PCs

In addition to downloading updates and apps from Microsoft, Windows will get updates and apps from other PCs that already have them. You can choose which PCs you get these updates from:

PCs on your local network. When Windows downloads an update or app, it will look for other PCs on your local network that have already downloaded the update or app using Delivery Optimization. Windows then downloads parts of the file from those PCs and parts of the file from Microsoft. Windows doesn’t download the entire file from one place. Instead, the download is broken down into smaller parts. Windows uses the fastest, most reliable download source for each part of the file.

PCs on your local network and PCs on the Internet. Windows uses the same process as when getting updates and apps from PCs on your local network, and also looks for PCs on the Internet that can be used as a source to download parts of updates and apps.

Send updates and apps to other PCs

When Delivery Optimization is turned on, your PC sends parts of apps or updates that you’ve downloaded using Delivery Optimization to other PCs on your local network, or on the Internet, depending on your settings.

Delivery Optimization is turned on by default in Windows 10.

How do I turn Delivery Optimization off?

Here’s how:

1. Go to Start , then Settings > Update & security > Windows Update , and then select Advanced options.
2. On the Advanced options page, select Choose how updates are delivered, and then use the toggle to turn Delivery Optimization off. When turned off, you'll still get updates and apps from Windows Update and from the Windows Store.

If you’d just like to stop downloading updates and apps from PCs on the Internet, select PCs on my local network.

Source: Windows Update Delivery Optimization: FAQ

-Dexter Magalang

Featured Software: Deep Freeze ENTERPRISE - Powerful tool for educational institutions

Although this software should be disabled during certification exams, this is one of the best tools used by most of the institutions I have been.

The thing is most of them uses standard version of Deep Freeze.

Their problem usually starts when they need to unfreeze the units. Since  the standard version does not support network controls, they would have to go to the units one by one to disable the software, then do the same to enable the software.

Another problem is when you get trapped in an endless reboot due to an update either from Windows or other software which is another problem when using standard version.

Deep Freeze is a great product, you just have to choose the product version that best suits your needs.

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DEEP FREEZE IS RATED #1 BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Deep Freeze is the best way for educational institutions to keep their lab, library and classroom computers in pristine condition while reducing IT support costs.
Today’s educational system relies extensively on computers and laptops. These devices, used by students, are subjected to constant changes, malware and inappropriate content.

Deep Freeze Offers:

• Restoration of original system configurations and settings, so no waiting for IT to reset a frozen or tampered computer.
• Reversal of any impact of malware.
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• Reduction in the cost of handling support tickets by an average of 63%!!

Adobe ACA 2015 Creative Cloud and ACE Exams

Adobe and Certiport have announced the upcoming release of new Creative Cloud exams for Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) program. 

 The new exams will be based on the 2015 update of the Creative Cloud software and will be delivered on the online LMS engine. The new exams will feature scenario-based question groupings, which will present test candidates with a short one-paragraph scenario depicting a realistic design situation followed by 3-5 questions related to that scenario. The question types on the new exams will continue to be a mixture of linear and performance-based items.

The new English exams will be released in two phases. The Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign exams will be released in September 2015 and the Dreamweaver, Flash and Premiere Pro exams will come out in early 2016.

The current Creative Cloud ACA exams (that are based on the 2013 Creative Cloud software) will stay in market temporarily to allow customers time to become familiar with the new CC exams and make the transition.

Also, Adobe have made 6 Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exams available for all Certiport Authorize Testing Centers (CATC). The following exams will now be added:

Photoshop CC ACE Exam

Illustrator CC ACE Exam

InDesign CC ACE Exam

Dreamweaver CC ACE Exam

Flash CC ACE Exam

Premiere Pro CC ACE Exam

Pearson VUE will continue to deliver these same six exams (along with all other ACE exams) through Pearson VUE Testing Centers (PVTC) so a test-candidate will have the option to take one of these exams at either a CATC or a PVTC. ACE exam vouchers that can be redeemed at CATCs will be separate from ACE exam vouchers that can be redeemed at PVTCs so a test-candidate will need to decide to take the exam at a CATC or PVTC at the time the voucher is purchased.

All credential management (certificate fulfillment, candidate logos, etc.) for ACE exams will continue to be managed by Pearson VUE whether a candidate earns the credential at a CATC or a PVTC.

Sources: 

ADOBEACACC

ADOBEACE

-Dexter Ray Magalang