Scott Hanselman will discuss many of the less well known but useful features of Windows 10. He will also discuss features he expects to see in upcoming releases.

We will have a panel discussion covering various remote access programs. Some for consultants to use with many clients, others for the clients to use to work on their office computers from home or elsewhere.

Remote access for Consultants:

Products: Teamviewer; GotoAssist, Splashtop Remote Support, Remote PC, Connectwise

Discussion points:

• Costs and what you get (multiple pcs, multiple consultants, how many clients can you have?)
• Ad-Hoc and unattended access
• File transfer, multiple screens and other issues
• Ease of getting clients onboard
• Experiences with reliability issues, speed, tech support
• Questions from audience

Remote Access for Our Clients:
Products: Remote PC, Splashtop Business; Gotomypc; Logmein

Discussion points:

• Is it easy for clients to setup? - Any issues?
• Is it easy for you to setup for your clients?
• Does it run through a simple local desktop app or require logging in with a browser?
• Do your clients find it ok? (fast, have the features they need?)
• What complaints have your clients made about it and are they useful for distinguishing between products.
• Price options
• Questions from audience

Adam Hoskins is the Business Support Manager at the Washington Square Microsoft store will review and demonstrate the new features of Windows 10 1803 and introduce unique features of Microsoft 365, including:

Top 3 Features of 1803

• Windows Timeline and practical applications for it
• Focus Assist – This allows for customization of your windows notifications
• Windows Nearby Sharing – Smart sharing that will allow you to share files via wifi or Bluetooth. Whichever the system thinks is more efficient

Additional features

• Windows ink better integration
• Microsoft Edge Clutter-free printing
• Microsoft Edge for Mobile
• Narrator settings
• Microsoft launcher staying connected with your family
• Password Recovery with a local account

Microsoft 365 Key features

• Always on security – Giving you the ability to manage your company data remotely
• Business Center Applications like teams, staffhub, and flow
• Add Policies to devices with an easy to manage website

A discussion with Intel engineer Baltazar Ruiz regarding Intel technologies. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers, but topics that will be covered include current and future developments for:

• Servers (motherboards and CPUs)
• Desktops and laptops (motherboards and CPU's)
• Optane Memory
• SSD connectivity
• NUCs
• How are Intel and Microsoft working together to mitigate Spectre (and meltdown) on various platforms?

Social Media isn't just kid's stuff anymore. It's a collection of mature platforms with billions of people looking for the things they need every day. It's now a pay-to-play platform where a small investment can cut through the noise and propel you ahead of your competition.

Find out how these 3 social media myths are easily busted:

1. You can't make money on social media.
2. My customers aren't on social media.
3. Social Media takes a lot of time.

Attorney Ellen Theodorson will present a talk about the law and IT services providers. Ellen will cover 4 primary areas:

• Contracts in General
• Typical Contracts
• Business Organization
• Risk Mitigation
   

Apple, Inc is one of the world’s leading innovators. Apple's tremendous growth is spurred by the success of the iPhone, the iPad, and growing acceptance of its Macintosh computers in business. Many IT professionals now encounter Apple devices in both workplace and home environments, yet have limited knowledge of the products and services offered by Apple.

Brightstone LLC will continue their previous presentation of Apple’s product lines, support infrastructure/strategies, and how Apple products interact with Windows-based devices.
 

I am an online marketer and I've got you in my cross-hairs, because Facebook and Google both make it extremely easy for me to target you with advertisements.

I'm going to show you just how much information is actually available to me so I can target you. Then I'm going to show you how to protect yourself and your clients from me and my kind.

Apple, Inc is one of the world’s leading innovators. Apple's tremendous growth is spurred by the success of the iPhone, the iPad, and growing acceptance of its Macintosh computers in business. Many IT professionals now encounter Apple devices in both workplace and home environments, yet have limited knowledge of the products and services offered by Apple.

Brightstone LLC will present an overview of Apple’s product lines, support infrastructure/strategies, and how Apple products interact with Windows-based devices.

Businesses large and small are under threat from increasingly aggressive and brutal ransomware attacks. Loss of access to critical files, followed by a demand for payment can cause massive disruption to an organization's productivity.

But what does a typical attack look like? And what security solutions should be in place to give the best possible defense?