Windows 10 version 1903 versus 1809 and 1803

The first Question before reading the rest of the paragraph, is "Are Windows 10 updates really necessary?"

To all those who have asked us questions like are Windows 10 updates safe, are Windows 10 updates essential, the short answer is YES they are crucial, and most of the time they are safe. These updates not only fix bugs but also bring new features, and sure your computer is secure.

This link here shows "What's new in Windows 10 version 1903 - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-1903

Although it says its an option for Windows 10 version 1809 and 1803 to update to 1903, There are the earlier version of 1703 as well. What I can say is that, those with the initial version of 1703 and 1803 should really update their version of Windows 10. Here is a pictograph for your understanding. It is important to run Windows update as it fixes bugs and covers potholes that viruses usually targets those places to attack.

Here is the other link to read up. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-windows-10-1809-users-can-dismiss-1903-update-alerts/

Please use Original License software.

I know its expensive. Its expensive for a reason. It takes years of programming, investing and planning. Especially for companies and businesses, always use original license software. Actually, home users should also use original license software. Hacked pirated software are hacked for a reason.

Please see the bigger picture. Save your privacy. I always tell my customers, I will not be held responsible and have advised to use only original license software. If I detected that it is pirated software, I will not do the installation. I will not help nor service problems that related to usage of pirated software. I only sell original license software which I get from authorized distributors and resellers.

Nowadays, even popular or not so popular online shopping website or apps, enables people to post non original software and make it look like original. I sometimes notice people selling branded software like Microsoft or Adobe at 70% to 80% of the original price. I always call on my authorized distributors regarding these prices. If they didn't offer such low prices, there is always a risk of pirated software.

Example: I have a customer that recently bought a software. I do IT servicing for them on a weekly basis. I've been asked to install the software to their company computer. Usually, installing the software is very simple and everything is done online. The usual meaning, need to register an online account, usually is tied to an email address. Then the process of registering the software together with the product key linking to the email address which you have already registered.

However, for this particular software, according to the customer, I need to use the older method of getting a set of alphabetic codes and sending back to the seller for verification and get the authorized code then entered back to register the software. I could not understand why the online activation was cancelled saying the product key provided was already used. Then when I see the instruction manual given to the customer by the seller, it was a step-by-step on how usual pirated software are registered.

I placed a stop. I cannot install the software for the customer. I will not be held responsible for installing pirated software which deemed to look original by the customer. I can only advise the customer that they are installing a pirated software. And I am stern on fact that I will not be involved in that category.

Microsoft Support Ending Date for Windows products.

Here's a very interesting information. As we know, Microsoft Windows XP has ended its support on April 8, 2014 yet some of the companies still use it as its computer operating system as their computers hardware isn't supportive with the newer operating system.

Here is a information from Microsoft on its Supporting End Dates.
http://www.allyncs.com/docs/lifecyclesupport.html

Other supporting information as listed below links.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/gp/lifeoffice
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/…/save-the-date-end-of…/

So should we start upgrading our computers to support Windows 10? I don't know. There are still some bugs in Windows 10 but some uses are alright. Some aren't. It depends what work and how it is used. Most computers in the market has already been integrated ready with Windows 10. So, I guess its ok to move in straight to it.

http://www.allyncs.com/docs/lifecyclesupport.html

Installing Microsoft Office Products needs online registration 2016

Some or many of IT personnel may have already know this. Some consumer may not know. But I just thought of sharing my knowledge anyway.

New Microsoft Office products 2016. When installing on new or old computers or laptops, its no longer easy. When you get your MSOffice product key, you will first need to Download the installer pack.

In some cases especially new computers and laptop that is pre-installed with Windows 10 already comes with a pre-installed Microsoft Office 2016 icon. Where when you double click, you will be asked if you want to test Trial the Microsoft Office, Buy online or Activate.

1- In which if you already have your Microsoft Office product key prior to buying off shelves at the computer store, you first click on the Activate button.
2- You then key in the product key
3- It will then open up the browser (https://setup.office.com) and ask you to sign in or create new id. In this case, its actually creating a new email account with outlook.com / hotmail.com / live.com
4- Once you have created or sign in, you will be given a link to download and install the Microsoft Office product based on the product you purchased. Home & Student or Home & Business.

NOTE: If you have multiple computers to install the original licensed Microsoft Office, it is advisable to have individual email account. Rather than one email account for all. (Microsoft Customer Service Officer advised me on that).

Everything has to be done online mostly now. This knowledge sharing of Microsoft Office is if you buy off the shelf. Office 365, is done all online thru the browser but with similar steps involved.