So the time has come again to talk about these popup’s that tell you that you have a virus and you must call this number. Well, as we have said and always tell people, this is a scam. They want you to call the phone number or they will disable your computer. This is just…
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Password Security
Most everyone is always asking themselves, why should I have a different password for each site I go to? We all know very well it is nearly impossible to keep track of all your usernames and passwords for all of your sites, unless you use the same one. It is definitely a security issue by using…
Talking Pop-ups In Your Browser
Hello, Readers! Today, I would like to talk about misleading internet pop-ups. You know the ones. The advertisement pops up, tells you that you have a virus, even talks to you (spooky)! You may panic and try to close the ad, but to no avail. It may even tell you to call the number you…
Windows Key Shortcuts
Do you dislike having to move your hand to the mouse to do certain tasks such as saving your document? Here is a list of some of the most common keyboard shortcuts that we use on a daily basis. Here is a list of some of the most common windows keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts will…
Failing Hard Drives & Data Backups
Your hard drive is where all your documents, pictures, videos and all the files on your computer is stored. What would happen if your hard drive failed or you get a virus that encrypts your data? Remember, even if you have a MAC, they have now had a virus that encrypts your data recently. Do you have…
WordPress update 4.2.2
Earlier this month, WordPress released version 4.2.2, which would otherwise be unremarkable were it not that the release contained another critical security update to the software. Last month, WordPress released version 4.2.1, which was also classified as a critical security update. These last two updates address specific vulnerabilities called cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, by which a…
In Response to the Mobile Web- Responsive Web Design
Responsive web design is a direct result of the emergence and widespread adoption of mobile devices for personal computing. Traditionally, the web designer sought to optimize a design for viewing on desktop computers, and that tended be a more straightforward process since desktop computer monitors didn’t drastically vary in width and height. The rise of…
Heartbleed
Heartbleed is a term you may have heard thrown around recently. This article is geared on what you need to know about the issue. Firstly, Heartbleed is not a virus. It does not infect your computer – but it does affect you. While Heartbleed doesn’t cause your computer any usual virus symptoms, like crashing, data…
Cloud Computing: A Greener Option for Business
Cloud computing has garnered a lot of attention in recent years as a green solution for business. The market for global cloud computing will be around $180 billion by the end of 2015, according to a Gartner study. This May, the 9th International Conference on Green, Pervasive and Cloud Computing is being held in China…
3 Security Concerns with Employee’s Personal Smartphones
Nielsen’s recent research study on smartphone penetration reveals that 61 percent of cellphones in the U.S. are smartphones. With a smartphone in the majority’s pocket, there’s a good chance at least some of your employees are using theirs during work hours. This brings a number of troubling questions to light. Security issues abound with personal…