Author Archives: Administrator
There is a new Trojan out there that is poised to disrupt Internet service for hundreds of thousands of users in July. The Trojan basically invades your PC, disables your current Antivirus, and alters the way your PC interacts with … Continue reading
You may have heard over the weekend about a new malware attack that is targeting Macintosh computers, http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2012/04/05/Malware-on-half-a-million-Apple-computers/UPI-57431333660431/?spt=hs&or=sn. It is called “flashback” and can give the attackers remote access to your computer. The Trojan targets a vulnerability in Java, a … Continue reading
Many of us have complained about passwords at one time or another. Many sites will let you specify what ever you want as a password while others may require a strong password or even assign one for you. Why do … Continue reading
You might be aware that all cell numbers were being released to telemarketing companies last month. You know what this means-more calls that you don’t want. While calls to your land line can be irritating, the only cost is your … Continue reading
Thank you to the many readers who sent comments on the first issue of “Technology Pulse.” Several of the comments asked for clarification of something in the newsletter. As I was replying to the emails, it occurred to me there … Continue reading
Most of us at one time or another, have had a problem finding a document or file that we had previously worked on or downloaded. And it gets more difficult as we store more and more information on our computers. … Continue reading
We have heard that Macintosh computers are built different from Windows PCs and they are not susceptible to getting viruses and other malware. Well that is not totally true. The fact is there are many more PCs installed in the world … Continue reading
Recently several natural disasters, including tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes, have devastated lives and property. In the wake of these events individuals across the nation often feel a desire to help these victims, frequently through monetary donations. To read the full … Continue reading
If you are a Vista or Windows 7 user, you may have awakened one morning to find that your Internet Explorer had changed significantly. This occurred because in Microsoft’s infinite wisdom, they changed the status of the Internet Explorer 9 … Continue reading
