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Friday, 03 September 2010 13:15

Is Your Wi-Fi Connection Safe?

Wi-Fi connections have made it more convenient for us to a laptop anywhere without being tied to a cable. You can work, read the news, or watch online videos in the comfort of your sofa or out in the patio. At this point, you're thinking life is good, but have you ever considered the security on your Wi-Fi connection?
Sunday, 22 August 2010 14:41

How to detect suspicious e-mails.

Since the advent of the Internet, e-mail has made it easier for con artists to prey on unsuspecting users. Fraud via the Internet has risen dramatically, and now it’s easier than ever to create deceptive e-mails that look legitimate. Many con artists participate in the activity called “Phishing,” which is a technique of creating “trap” e-mails. These e-mails are designed to trick the recipient into thinking it is legitimate business activity and creates a sense of urgency in order for the user to click on it. 
Wednesday, 07 April 2010 10:12

How to Wipe Your Hard Drive

Want to donate or recycle your old computer but worried about sensitive information on your hard drive? We'll guide you step-by-step on how to wipe your hard drive using a program called Active@ Kill Disk. It is a free software that will allow you to wipe your hard drive completely.
Computers can be a wonderful tool to aide children in learning and providing education entertainment. With the advent of the Internet, it is easier to explore and learn more information online. However, there are risks invovled when children are online without precaution or parental monitoring. In this article, we will help you explore methods to protect your child from the dangers on the Internet.
Did you know that identity theft is one of the biggest consequences of an unprotected computer? The Federal Trade Commission estimates that over 9 million people have their identity stolen each year. Therefore, we are going to give you five easy tips to protecting yourself and your computer.
Wednesday, 10 February 2010 11:34

Free vs. Full Anti-Virus Software

“Why should I pay for anti-virus software when there are programs available for free online?” is the most frequent question we receive from our customers about anti-virus software.  It’s true, there are several anti-virus programs available online for a free download, and most anti-virus software vendors put the same scanning engine in free releases that are used in retail versions.  However, there are three points we emphasize to our customers in the difference between “full” retail versions of anti-virus software and their free download counterparts.

Wednesday, 20 January 2010 10:52

Guide to Cleaning Your Desktop Computer

Don't Let Your Computer Look Like This!

Being around computers as much as we have, we’ve seen many dusty computers and usually recommend our customers to keep their computers as clean as possible. However, many customers are afraid of opening up their computer. As daunting as it may seem, cleaning your computer is really easy and is a good preventative method to keep your computer components from premature wear and tear. 

It is important to keep any dust and debris from building up inside your computer. Keeping your computer clean helps maintain airflow inside your computer, which keeps all your internal computer components from overheating. With our guide, you can ensure that your computer can continue to run smoothly.