Computer Security
“The Horror Stories are Real. Don’t Give Your Children a Smartphone”
“The Horror Stories are Real. Don’t Give Your Children a Smartphone” – via For Every Mom! David Gomez, School Resource Officer says – “A good article to read before you start down the road of giving your child a smart phone. You might make a few things easier but please do a risk analysis before […]
Window Vista Users – You Should Upgrade To A New Computer Now!
Microsoft Windows Vista Computer Users Should Get a New Computer Now! You should not wait until April 11, 2017 when Microsoft stops providing monthly security updates! It will not be affordable or most likely even possible to upgrade your existing Windows Vista computer to Windows 10 or Windows 7! Reasons You Should Stop Using Windows […]
Windows 10 Free Upgrade Ends July 29th – Should You Install?
Target Audience – This post is geared for those deciding if they should install Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade on their Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers! Computers with Windows Vista are not eligible for the free Windows 10 upgrade & most computers with Windows Vista probably are not current enough to run Windows 10 […]
Are Your Computer Backup Files Safe?
Computer Data Backup Tip: Do you have an automatic or ongoing backup schedule to an external USB harddrive? Your backed up files on that external USB harddrive could be exposed to virus infection or ransom-ware demands! While having the external drive always connected is convenient in some ways, for best data protection, I recommend that […]
COMPUTER CLEANUP & TUNEUP SPECIAL – Through July 31st, 2016 – Boise, Idaho Area!!
I can travel to your business or home or remote in to your computers! Why not cleanup & tuneup your computer while you are cleaning your garage & house this spring & summer? $30 Off Two Computer Cleanup & Tuneup pricing! Normal pricing: $150 – $30 = $120! ($15 Off if you only have one(1) […]
Body Cams – Good or Bad?
One of our area city’s police departments are now using body cams. This got me wondering how long before body cameras become common place for: – Utility employees – Customer counter/sales reps – Front desk/reception positions – Drive through windows – Truck drivers & delivery/installation people – Janitorial/service staff – Waiters – Surgeons, ER, paramedics, fire […]
“Safety in the Social Age” – Local TV Social Media Special
Boise, Idaho local TV station KBOI(Ch. 2) recently aired this special 30 minute show – “FAMILY MATTERS: All that screen time your child is absorbing on that portable device could mean less face to face time with the ones you love most. So, what are the potential long-term effects of the never-ending need to stay connected? […]
Why do my computer programs slow down after a new antivirus program?
Most people realize you need antivirus software on your computer. Some people will disable their antivirus program because it slows down their computer too much. DISABLING YOUR ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM IS DANGEROUS ! One of the most common types of programs that slow down because of antivirus software is bookkeeping or accounting software. Other types of […]
Protecting children on social media from predators!
This local tv news piece has a lot of good information for parents or guardians to think about! http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/crime/2015/02/18/protecting-children-from-online-predators/23654139/ Officer Gomez offers a free perodic class for parents
Can Computer Pieces & Parts Make A Working Computer?
I had a customer with a conference deadline & two crashed computers & one sick new computer needing to be up & running ASAP ! The three computers were: 1 – Older desktop computer with dead harddrive – clicking sound 2 – Newer desktop coputer – virus infected & not running properly 3 – Laptop with cracked screen & […]
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