This past month I have been contacted about three different types of scams related to Microsoft products. The scams are not originating from Microsoft but from scammers that are using fear to take advantage of businesses or individuals based on the Microsoft products they use. 3 Types of Microsoft Scams The first scam has been […]
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Four Important Reasons to Consider Cloud-based Server Monitoring
IT departments seem to be under constant pressure to deliver more with less, which can be difficult when you are trying to get complex networks to run smoothly. However, cloud-based server monitoring shines a ray of light on this dark scenario, helping IT departments, and their organizations, save time and meet an organization’s demands on […]
Is Your Computer Startup Slow?
You would never guess how many times I get asked by people about this very issue. It may simply be that programs and/or services are slowing down Windows during startup. To determine what the problem is, there are some easy steps you can take. First, restart the computer and boot it up in Safe Mode. […]
Don’t Be an Administrator
When most people first turn on a new computer and go through the process of setting it up, they don’t realize the dangers of making their administrator account their default user account. By simply not giving yourself administrative rights on the account you use everyday, the security on your computer would be greatly improved. The […]
Responding to a Malware Infection!
Malware (bad software) infections are one of the biggest threats that computer users have to deal with today. Most people do not respond properly to a suspected virus or malware infection, and their response often leads to more downtime and more headaches. Here are some steps you should follow in responding to a possible malware […]
5 PC Security Tips
With life as busy as it is today, sometimes we just can’t fit it all in. This includes making sure our PC is secure when we first set it up and that it continues to stay secure as we use it. Honestly, do most people spend any time improving the security of their PC? Most […]