COVID-19 Check-In ProceduresIn support of the local city and state guidelines due to COVID-19 we are changing how we check computers in for repair:We are limiting the number of customers that can be in our stores at one time.We are requiring our customers to practice Social Distancing and maintaining a 6 foot distance to other [...]
PCs still running when Windows 7 reaches end of life on the 14th of January will be significantly more at risk of ransomware, Veritas Technologies has warned. According to experts, 26% of PCs are expected to still be running the Microsoft software after support for patches and bug fixes end.The vulnerability to ransomware of PCs running unsupported [...]
Windows 7 was released way back in 2009, but there are still around 30% of users globally who still use this operating system. Windows 7 is one of the most successful OS from Microsoft, and it doesn’t surprise anyone why people would like to stay back. However, its time to move on as Windows 7 is reaching [...]
Seven security tips for staying safe on an iPhoneiPhones have a reputation for being notoriously secure. After all, they caused quite the kerfuffle between Apple and the FBI because they are, from the FBI’s point of view, too secure. However, don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security. Using an iPhone is not [...]
Find out what happened, what you can do to protect your privacy, and why big tech companies are paying people to listen to youFacebook controversies come and go, but a recent issue involving the surveillance and transcription of users’ conversations seems particularly troubling to government officials, privacy watchdogs, and users. Here are answers to 10 [...]
Recent data breaches involving the large credit bureau firm Equifax and Capital One bank have affected around 250 million people and made big news. But lost in the headlines is what it means for you, the consumer, and how you can protect yourself from data breaches in the first place. It’s easy to see how the [...]
You get a suspicious email. It addresses you by name, but the wording, which urges immediate action, is odd. This may happen to you many times a week. Do you know what to do – and what not to do – with emails like this? Do you know what to tell your parents and kids and [...]
Boost webcam security with these tips to keep spying eyes and listening ears away. There is perhaps no more nightmarish violation than home invasion. Your home is where you feel safe and care for your loved ones. It’s where you’re particularly vulnerable. And as we enter the age of IoT, you open up a new [...]
Do you know the telltale signs that your computer has been infected with a virus? If not, then you'll want to read this article where we explain how to identify the signs your computer has a virus. Signs Your Computer Has a Virus Causing random crashes, slowing down operation, and draining memory, there is nothing [...]
In an effort to help you keep your servers running effeciently and securely, we've created this 12 point server maintenance checklist that you'll want to use to keep up to date with your server maintenance tasks. 12 Point Server Maintenance Checklist Do you regularly check up on your server? If you don't, it's time to [...]
