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| A outbreak alert was posted last week for a worm that exploits Microsoft's Plug and Play Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (MS05-039). The W32.Zotob.E worm and the W32.Esbot.A worm and different variations (as classified by Symantec) are currently infecting computers around the world. These worms are responsible for causing disruptions at The New York Times and CNN. These worms affect Windows 2000 platforms but install on Windows 98, ME, and XP machines and seek out Windows 2000 systems to infect. Be sure your system has all Windows updates and be sure to have a firewall (other than Windows) running. |
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| - Wondering if your computer has the latest Windows Updates? Click the link below to see how secure you are from malicious viruses, hackers, and other security issues. Most people do not check for updates regularly. A scary thought for a tech. - Many home users think that PC repair is out of their league. Only those truly tech-savvy individuals should be. Truth is, the average user can accomplish many simple repair tasks without having to call a technician. Most people don't familiarize themselves with their computer well enough to troubleshoot effectively. That is the key. Most people use Windows XP Home Edition, some still use Windows ME or 98. By taking time to understand what certain things do what, when a problem arises, you will have a better idea what you need to do to correct it. |
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| - AMD Turion 64 chip is toted as the next big mobile chip on the scene, made to compete with Intel's Pentium M chip. Preaching to do more with less, the Turion 64 chip claims to run cooler and quieter, has advanced virus protection technology, battery life extension, and offers multithreaded computing. Click below for more information on AMD's line of microprocessor chips. |
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| - Upgrading your RAM is one of the easiest ways to add performance and speed to your computer. But most of the time (unless you are a hardware guru) you don't know what the specs are of the RAM installed. It is very important that you buy the correct specification of RAM, otherwise the machine might not fuction correctly or fail to boot at all. Crucial.com is one of the most trusted sites for RAM specifications. CLICK HERE to visit the site. |
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| Currently, phishing scams are the biggest culprit for identity theft. Unsuspecting users open an email that appears legit and asks for their personal information. Usually, that information is sent to a thief who then uses it to clean out accounts or steal your identity. |
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| One of the most satisfying things for a technician is when we are able to diagnose a problem and fix it on the spot. Sometimes though, we have to accept defeat and realize that the amount of time it would take us to fix something probably isn't worth all the money in the world. Nothing compares to the look on a customer's face when you have to tell them that the hard drive failed and there is no way to recover their data. It's almost like telling them that one of their children passed away. That's why it is critical to make backups either on CD's, a jumpdrive, network-attached storage, or an external hard drive. Philosophers say that a computer may cost you $500, but the data on it is worth much, much more. If that is the case in your household, I urge you to go out to your local retail store and pick up some medium to backup that data on. I use an automatic backup system on a small server in my house. Any changes that are made to files I have backed up are immediately saved. If you're interested, go to www.mirra.com and check out the service. |
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| - If you have an existing network in your home or office, a way to eliminate wiring for good is to purchase a wireless router. Similar to a hard-wired router, wireless allows desktop and notebook computers to connect without the hassle of setting up wires all over the home or office. |
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