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Microsoft wanted hefty fees of up to $1,000 a year from businesses for custom support and protection against attacks like WannaCry, which locks your computer unless you pay the hackers in bitcoin, said the publication, reported CNET on Thursday. While Microsoft finally did make the patch available free of charge to Windows XP machines last Friday, damage had already been done.

The company has since been trying to convince customers, business or otherwise, to switch to its newer and more secure Windows 10, they continued, adding that Despite the lack of cover, plenty of Microsofts customers are still running older software that may still be vulnerable.

A Microsoft spokesman defended the companys actions to CNET, claiming that users have a choice to upgrade and are warned about the security problems of using old software.

Recognizing that for a variety of business reasons, companies sometimes choose not to upgrade even after 10 or 15 years, Microsoft offers custom support agreements as a stopgap measure, said the spokesman to CNET. To be clear, Microsoft would prefer that companies upgrade and realize the full benefits of the latest version rather than choose custom support.

Security experts agree that the best protection is to be on a modern, up-to-date system that incorporates the latest defense-in-depth innovations, they continued. Older systems, even if fully up-to-date, simply lack the latest protections.

Following last weeks WannaCry global attack, which disrupted organizations and services around the world, including Britains National Healthcare Service (NHS), Microsoft criticized the U.S. government for poorly storing cyberweapons, which had been leaked from the National Security Agency (NSA).

The WannaCrypt exploits used in the attack were drawn from the exploits stolen from the National Security Agency, or NSA, in the United States, Microsoft explained in a statement. That theft was publicly reported earlier this year. A month prior, on March 14, Microsoft had released a security update to patch this vulnerability and protect our customers.

While this protected newer Windows systems and computers that had enabled Windows Update to apply this latest update, many computers remained unpatched globally. As a result, hospitals, businesses, governments, and computers at homes were affected, they claimed.

Citingthe recent WikiLeaks releases that included leaked code for CIA programs, Microsoft added thatthis attack provides yet another example of why the stockpiling of vulnerabilities by governments is such a problem, calling it an emerging pattern in 2017.

The governments of the world should treat this attack as a wake-up call, they expressed, claiming that government agencies need to take a different approach and adhere in cyberspace to the same rules applied to weapons in the physical world.

Several journalists, however, claimed in articles that Microsoft was just as responsible for the attack as the U.S. government.

By failing to support older versions of its operating system, the IT company provided thehackers that stole the NSAsIT Tomahawk Missile the opportunity they needed, expressed one writer for the Independent, while the Inquirer voiced similar concerns in an article titled Microsoft, its not just the NSA. If you want to kill WannaCry, fix broken Windows.

This week, cybersecurity firm Proofpoint warned that a bigger global attack was on the way.

It uses the hacking tools recently disclosed by the NSA and which have since been fixed by Microsoft in a more stealthy manner and for a different purpose, said Proofpoint, who discovered the Adylkuzz attack.As it is silent and doesnt trouble the user, the Adylkuzz attack is much more profitable for the cybercriminals.

It transforms the infected users into unwitting financial supporters of their attackers, they continued, explaining that Adylkuzz lays low on infected devices and mines the crypto-currency Monero, before sending the financial gain to the perpetrators.

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Kim Komando helps us to discover the free alternatives to Microsoft Word, Photoshop and more.

For decades, Microsoft Office has dominated homes and businesses around the world.(Photo: Microsoft)

For years, people have grumbled about the price of software. Adobe products have always been expensive, and many customers were agitated when the company shifted to Creative Cloud, which meant a monthly or annual subscription. Meanwhile, Microsoft Office is a staple for computers everywhere, but the price tag often irritates people who just want a decent word processor.

Luckily, there are lots of free substitutes, and there are plenty of reasons people may turn to them. Some folks just cant afford mainstream software. Others are starting new businesses and dont want to invest in expensive programs that they can essentially get for free. Still, others are trying out new media for the first time, such as digital photography, digital audio or video, and they want to learn the basics before buying expensive packages.

Whatever your reasons, youll find a wide range of software alternatives. In years past, alternative programs usually meant lousy. Youd end up with something buggy, watered-down, and incompatible with other services. Nowadays, thats no longer the case. Many programs are nearly as sophisticated as their expensive inspirations, and some users might argue that these offerings surpass them.

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For decades, Microsoft Office has dominated homes and businesses around the world. The Office suite has everything you need: a word processor, spreadsheets, presentations, and email.

But many customers and college-bound students are surprised when their new Dell or HP doesnt have Office installed. Theyve already shelled out money for a new computer, and now they have to spend another $150 for the software to make it useful.

Thats where LibreOffice comes in. This free, open-source software has what Microsoft Office has, plus some perks, such as templates and extensions. The word processor, called Writer, can handle documents from Microsoft Word, and the rest of the LibreOffice suite can upload and modify files from their corresponding Office programs.Learn more about LibreOffice.

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If youre a professional designer, youve probably invested in heavy-hitting software like InDesign, because that has become the industry standard. But if youre good at making brochures or newsletters, and you dont want to subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud, consider Scribus. The program gives you all kinds of easy-to-use design options, from business cards to magazines.Readmore about Scribus.

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Outlook is very handy for electronic communication, and entire organizations turn to this program to support their email servers. But Mozillas Thunderbird is a free, powerful, lightweight email service that easily rivals its Microsoft counterpart.Read more about Mozilla Thunderbird.

Business owners are going to want the best accounting software. For complex number crunching, youll want something powerful and intuitive, and Quicken and Quickbooks Pro are pretty much that.

Business owners use Quicken and Quickbooks for complex number crunching.(Photo: Intuit)

But for personal finances, you may enjoy AceMoney Lite, a free program that handles investment tracking, bill reminders, and general checkbook balancing. This program is designed for individual households, so you dont get bogged down in abstruse functions you dont need. Click here to get AceMoney Lite.

Theres also GnuCash, which is great for home budgets but can maintain serious bookkeeping as well. If you need a free program for invoicing, accounts receivable, payroll and shipping, GnuCash is equipped to tackle all of these as well.

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Lets face it: Photoshop is an overwhelming program, and unless youre a graphics pro who is really particular about your photos, or you want to manipulate your images in clever ways, theres no reason to have all those powerful features.

A free alternative is GIMP, which enables you to heavily edit photos, create original artwork, and even help design websites. GIMP will never be as respected as Photoshop, but the software is very impressive and similarly complex.

If its too complex, thats not a problem. There are morefree photo editors that are beginner-friendly.

As more people record their own songs and podcasts, fledgling recording artists all want to know: How do they edit their work to make it presentable? Most people arent satisfied to post raw sound files to the internet, but Pro Tools and Audition are expensive.

The reigning champion, after all these years, is still Audacity. This free, open-source software has helped many people make the transition into digital audio. It doesnt have nearly the options of Pro Tools, but youll learn the basics of setting levels and mixing tracks. For simple projects with strict budgets, Audacity is a great option.

n this film publicity image released by The Weinstein Company, Colin Firth portrays King George VI in "The King's Speech."(Photo: AP Photo/The Weinstein Company, Laurie Sparham)

What do The Kings Speech, Bruce Almighty, and Road to Perdition have in common? They were pieced together with a video editing program called Lightworks. Many Hollywood editors swear by it, and although they used the professional edition, the basic version of Lightworks is available for free.

Considering how expensive video editing software can get, Lightworks is a shocking alternative to blockbuster programs like Avid or Premiere.Read more about Lightworks.

What are some other deals you can find on software necessities? Be sure to listen or download my podcasts, or click here to find it on your local radio station. You can listen to the Kim Komando Show on your phone, tablet or computer. From buying advice to digital life issues, click here for my free podcasts.

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Kids are spending an increasing amount of time online, just take a look at Gen Z.However, the internet is not a place one can always count on to keep things age appropriate.

Thankfully, there area number of parental control software programs to help make the web a safer placefor the youngest of eyes. Options for free parental control software are varied, but one of them is sure to suit your needs.

Optimal Compatibility Many find it ideal to have parental control software that can be easily used on any device. The following programs are not only free, but also available on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.

Qustodio Qustodios parental control software is also available on Kindle and Nook. Its free version allows you to set the rules, time schedules, and blocks adult content.

There is a paid version geared towardsolder children that monitors SMS messaging, social media activity, and per-app controls. This all encompassing software covers its bases, making it easy to see why it is one of the most preferred programs.

K9 Web Protection K9 Web Protections parental control software offers what Digital Trends referred to as phenomenal cloud-based filtering. It allows users to block websites by category, and keeps activity reports. Users can set time schedules and override settings with parental passwords when necessary.

OpenDNS Family Shield For parents looking to protect their entire household from unwanted material, Family Shield offers optimal filtering. This parental control softwarefromOpenDNSautomatically blocks flagged domains.

Additionally, this software stands out because it can be applied to your routerit filters all traffic that passes throughsimply by changing the DNS server numbers found in your control panel. By doing so, every device that connects to your network will benefit from the filters.

Kidlogger and Spyrix Free Keylogger Those wanting to be more covert can look to keylogging programs such as Kidlogger and Spyrix Free Keylogger. Though both are considered parental control software, theyre mainly a way to monitor your children after the fact through the tracking of keystrokes, web history, and program use. The phone app version also logs phones calls by number and contact name.

These programs are not be ideal for younger children, but are better suited for parents of teens who want to preventonline bullying or other undesired activity. Working With What Youve Got Computer systems are not a bad place to start your search forbasic parental control software. They provide a convenient and seamless source for restricting and monitoring internet features.

Windows Family Safety Windows 10 requires that you open an account with their Family Safety feature if you wish to access their free parental control software. Features include activity reports, and the ability to block any sites, apps, or games. The software also allows parents to customize the time scheduling and control the childs purchasing activity.

Add to that whiletracking your childs physical location asthey use Windows mobile devices and you have an extremely versatile parental control software built into yourWindows OS system.

MacOS MacOS doesnt have specific parental control software, but it offers more than a few options for parental controls, all of which can be accessed under the Parental Controls pane in System Preferences. These include blocking applications and websites, customizing who your child can message with, and setting time limits.

This system also has thehelpfulability to hide profanity in most content, prohibit the computers built-in camera, and halt any disc-burning. Users can remotely manage parental controls for multiple Macs on a single network, too.

Looking to Browsers Itisnt all that far-fetched an idea that browsers can seamlessly incorporate parental control software. This option works bestfor younger users, as older kids and teens can easily navigatearound it.

Zoodles Zoodles is a kid-friendly web browser essentially keeps the security features within the browser, making it easy for parents to avoid when they are the ones surfing the web.

The browser serves as a walled garden: all of its content is kid-friendly with zero risk of anything inappropriate popping up. By combining filtered browsing and a dedicated web browser, Zoodles is designed to appeal to younger children.

FoxFilter FoxFilter affords users blocking capabilities based on individual keywords and sites while being able to add trusted sites. The softwares sensitivity can be tweaked to scan body content as well as the title and URL.

This add-on can get tricky as it heavily relies on keywordsif one uses too many they may find themselves blocked from most of the internet. However, there is free email support offered for this add-on to help new users learn their way around it. Available on both Google Chrome and Firefox.

LeechBlock for Firefox and Nanny for Google Chrome Productivity control can be a highly valued feature not only for the children but for the adults too and these extensions are the solution in such cases.

LeechBlock for Firefox and Nanny for Google Chrome both block particular sites at specific times of the day. For example, Facebook is typically blocked from noon to 6 p.m.. Additionally, these extensions let parents limit the amount of time their children can access a certain website without having to block the domain entirely.

As technology becomes more incorporated into childrens daily lives, the need for parental control software will only continue to grow. This software is quicklybecoming more user-friendly as they develop better means to help parents protect their children from the dark side of the internet.

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If you're in the managed IT services business, there's a good chance you use open source software to help deliver services to clients.

In order to make the most of open source, it's important to understand the different strategies that can add value to open source platforms.

In other words, if you're an MSP, you should understand how open source code which is usually (but not always) given away for free can be leveraged to provide products or services that people are willing to pay for.

This is a topic that has been central to the development of open source and free software since they emerged in the 1980s and developers who gave code away for free began thinking of ways to make money.

Open Source Business Models

Over the years, free and open source software developers have tried a number of different strategies for monetizing their software.

The main ones include:

This list is not exhaustive.

Other open source business models have been tried, sometimes with success, over the years.

But for MSPs, the five open source business strategies discussed above are the ones that are likely to be of greatest interest.

Again, that matters if you're in the managed services business and use free or open source software.

You need a way to convince your customers that obtaining that software from you, or getting your help in managing it, is a service worth paying for even though the software itself is free of cost.

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