Computer Spyware
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) […]
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 […]
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 & […]
What Things Should I Do First With My New Computer?
The first things you should do with your new computer after unboxing & plugging it in: Connect to the internet Run “Windows Updates” – You need to run these updates over & over until no more updates are available. This may take a long time, but will make sure you have all the Microsoft Windows security […]
What is wrong when my computer freezes up?
You first want to make sure it is not just the last program you were in that froze up: – Try clicking on the Start Button to see if it reacts. – Try pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete & starting Task Manager – Wait for a several minutes to see if something happens – Did you just install […]
Recognizing email scams !
These email scams happen anytime of year, but are much more common during the Chrismas season ! The scams are primarily geared to consumers, but businesses can also fall prey to these scams! Be sure to watch both the video & take the quiz to be better educated on recognizing these scams. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcafee-intel-security-phishing-quiz-can-you-spot-a-scam-dont-be-so-sure/
What To Do If You Think You Have A Virus !
DON’T: 1 – Randomly search for virus cleaning programs on the web 2 – Believe pop-ups telling you your computer is infected – unless you know it is from a program you had already installed 3 – Believe phone calls from Microsoft telling you you’re infected 4 – Install a 2nd or 3rd virus cleaning […]
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