Category: Tips
Teach a Man to Phish and He’ll Turn Into a Nigerian Prince
The Basics: What is Phishing? Phishing is just the term for people trying to lure others to give up their secure information through emails. People hopefully aren’t falling for the Nigerian Prince bit anymore, but it’s a good representation of the basic idea. Nowadays, people don’t typically ask for you to directly send them…
Ransomware: Here to Stay
It shouldn’t really be that surprising, but the latest type of virus that has been going around – Ransomware – is hanging around and ruining people’s days still. Probably because it is the most directly profitable malicious software, ever? The connection between Ransomware and getting your money (typically via Bitcoin) is incredibly direct, while most…
How to Clean Your Computer Physically – Preventing Against Dirt and Dust
As reliable as laptop or desktop computers may be, eventually they will get dirty and dusty – two things that can affect not only how your machine runs but also its lifespan. Ensuring your computer is clean and as dirt-free as possible is something any owner can accomplish. Here are some tips on how to…
How to use private browsing on common web browsers
If you spend a lot of time browsing on the internet, you’re leaving a long trail of cookies, passwords and past history in your browser settings. While this is sometimes helpful, there may be times when you don’t want that data to be saved. If you’ve never experienced private browsing, this guide explains how to…
What’s the Best Way to Prevent Viruses
As a computer repair shop, we’ve seen our fair share of viruses. And when our CEO asked everyone what we all personally believed to be the best way to protect yourself from malware and viruses in general, the answer was pretty one-sided. Common sense. Common Sense More than anything else, the best way to protect…