December 27, 2016 · Computer Repair
If I had a penny for every time a website told me that my password was too weak, I’d probably have enough for a combo meal from any fast food restaurant. This time it’s my turn to give the password lecture all in the name of cyber security. There are many ways websites go about
Read more →December 20, 2016 · Managed IT & On-Site Support
There is more of reason to switch to Apples new macOS 10.12.2 than better battery life. A Swedish hacker made a device that steals passwords off a mac just by connecting a cable. By simply connecting a device running his PCILeech software to a MacBook’s Thunderbolt port, then forcing a reboot, you can gain the system’s
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December 8, 2016 · Computer Repair
If you have had an email address for any extended period of time, you have probably encountered spam emails. Also depending on how long you’ve had an email address, you may have already realized that these emails can be far more than just harmless annoyances. While email addresses are great targets for spam messages, t
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November 29, 2016 · Cybersecurity & Malware
The invention of antivirus software has caused a lot of computer users to be spared from a whole lot of hassle. Due to the vast amount of viruses and malware on the internet, there is a large variety of antivirus programs for consumers to choose from, but be wary when downloading antivirus software because everything
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October 13, 2016 · Cybersecurity & Malware
The internet has a reputation for being a place people can go to get their technology tampered with by others. One tool in the arsenal of the modern-day cybercriminal is ransomware. For those of you who don’t know, ransomware is software which is designed to make victims pay a certain amount of money before possibly
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September 15, 2016 · Computer Repair
The sheer amount of people who use the internet makes it a great place for malevolent opportunists, who can tamper with your technology, privacy, and income if you are not careful. Since I have not met anyone who enjoys having their privacy intruded on, technology broken, or income stolen, I am going to give you
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August 11, 2016 · Computer Repair
Windows 10 has been out for some time now, but I want to share a trick that has only recently fallen under my radar. Not many Windows users know this little gimmick, but apparently it has been making its rounds for Windows computers since Windows 7. Somewhat inappropriately dubbed as “GodMode”, this little hidden gem
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July 12, 2016 · Computer Service Now News
Everything degrades with time, and your computer is no exception to this rule. If this was not true, computer manufacturing companies would not make a profit by selling upgraded versions of their technology. As a consumer you should know that there are ways of getting your computer back into the game that do not involv
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February 23, 2016 · Computer Repair
Sometimes our laptops break. It’s inevitable. Nothing we own lasts forever but when our laptop starts acting up it’s a little more heart wrenching because we know that whatever is going on could, potentially, be very expensive to fix. However, when something starts going wrong with our laptop we are faced with the ques
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February 8, 2016 · Managed IT & On-Site Support
When you’re in business time is money and one thing that can waste a lot of time and a lot of money is having poor cable management. While a rat’s nest of cables may not cost you a lot of money throughout the year, it will waste a technician’s time and, as a result, cost you
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June 17, 2015 · Cybersecurity & Malware
Ballard Spahr LLP, a law firm that helps companies with cyber-crime compliance issues and litigation, as well as other things, released information of the lawsuit on a major hack within a university’s networks. The press release was of Pennsylvania judge’s dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed against the Universit
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The first 4k ultra-high-definition video of the Tesla Gigafactory under construction. Located 15 minutes East of Reno, NV the Gigafactory is being built at a brisk pace. You only need to watch the first 50 seconds or so to get the idea.
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March 24, 2015 · Cybersecurity & Malware
You can be as careful as you want on the internet, and sometimes it just isn’t enough. You should always have some type of antivirus software on your computer. Right now we are going to look at the best software to protect yourself in no particular order. And always remember that Mac computers are NOT
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February 19, 2015 · Computer Repair
Super Speedy SSD! Today’s Top Threat DoctorPC DoctorPC is a potentially unwanted program that masquerades as a program that tells you there are programs and files slowing down your PC. They will want you to pay for their service, the real issue is that it won’t fix anything and you will be out the
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February 16, 2015 · Computer Repair
Cable Madness Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Spadyra Once the Spadyra Trojan infects your computer it will start sending out malicious emails from your accounts. The most annoying part about this will be the responses you get telling you that you have a virus. Get ready to have fun! Today’s Top Stories It’s Baaacck: Ransomw
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