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Biggest Online Security Threat is You
We can put the best antivirus on your computer (Malwarebytes), but ultimately they’re ineffective you work around them. It’s not just phishing attempts. There’s a whole bunch of reasons humans mess everything up. Phishing is Getting More Sophisticated Most of us know not to click that link pretending to be from Amazon or our local […]
Keyloggers and What You Need to Know
Last year, Lawrence was hit with it’s first reported keylogger attack at KU. It’s a problem sweeping the country. The problem in Lawrence is mild compared to some schools. For example, one student changes his grades 90 times in a 21-month period along with five of his friends. That article explains why schools are a […]
This Windows Tool Could Put Us Out of a Job?
With a recent Windows 10 Update, Microsoft included a pretty cool tool to fix (or at least warn you) of problems with your PC. I jest about putting us out of a job. We’ll still be fixing PCs and Macs, but this tool makes our job easier. It’s the Microsoft “Device Performance and Health Report”. […]
Computer Protection Plans Aren’t What They Seem
Generally, we’re not big fans of extended warranties. Computers depreciate too quickly to make it worthwhile. The exception being AppleCare. Apple repairs are not only expensive, but Apple products retain their value longer. The other thing we’ve found is that companies exclude all sorts of stuff from these warranties. It’s so bad that BestBuy is […]
An Easy Way to Get Computer Support
Too often when we’re at clients we have trouble reproducing a computer problem. The client remembers some error message, but of course we can’t make it do it when it’s out there. That’s why we recommend the Windows Problem Step Recorder. It’s built into Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. This link from Microsoft […]
Security Thwarted Through Forgetfulness
I forget where my keys or wallet is all the time. I’ve got Tile to help me with that. I always know where my laptop is though. Forgetful people can ruin the best security measures. For example, a lost USB flash drive in London caused a massive panic and Heathrow Airport. That drive had critical security […]
Computer Security For Business Owners
If you own your own business, you’re responsible for your company’s computer security. When there’s a breach, it’s your name in the newspaper. We can help protect you, but ultimately it comes down to the business owner. This blog post does an excellent job of giving bite-sized (or tweetable) tips from a non-technical perspective. That best […]
Save Money on Every Technology Purchase
You already know how quickly technology changes. As soon as you buy something, it seems like a newer version comes out and your system is already obsolete. If you pay with a credit card though, you have some protections. We always recommend paying with a credit card for technology. Almost all credit card companies double […]
The Science Behind Tech Support Scams
Tech Support Scams are a common problem we help our clients with. It’s a significant part of our computer repair business in Lawrence and Kansas City. Ever wonder how these criminals can steal so much money? There’s science behind it. This rather dense academic study from Stony Brook University explains how the scams work. They spent […]
Overselling Internet Service Now Illegal
Well, at least in the UK. Gotta leave it to those Brits for holding their Internet Service Providers (ISPs) accountable. Last year, the regulatory authorities in the UK announced they’ll make sure that the speeds a company promotes are what the customer gets. They’re always a little variation, but you can’t sell and advertise Jumbo […]
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