cybersecurity
Which Anti-Virus Is the Best?
This is a common question we get, especially when clients have been infected with viruses or malware despite having purchased a high-priced antivirus product! Regrettably, there is no objective response. It all boils down to personal preference. We’ll tell you about ours… It’s difficult to pick between them because they all work slightly differently and…
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What Should You Do If Your Email Has Been Hacked?
We see people who can no longer access their email almost every week. Whether the criminals use it to transmit spam, gain access to your other online accounts, or harass your contacts, it may quickly escalate into a major issue if you don’t act soon! One of the most efficient cyber attacks is email hacking.…
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When Backups Won’t Help You Survive a Disaster
If the data on your computer is important to you, you must back it up – no exceptions! Backups, on the other hand, may not always save you from a disaster… Almost every month, another tale emerges of a company or organization having all of their data encrypted and then having to decide whether or…
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Be on the lookout for Scam Phone Calls from Your Internet Service Provider!
Many of our clients have reported receiving fraudulent calls from their “Internet providers.” Unless they took action, their Internet connection was supposed to be severed immediately. Someone contacted us last week, and they must have overlooked the fact that we always answer the phone with “Hello, this is Your Computer Guy, you are speaking with……
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Why is Windows updating so frequently?
We’ve all been in that situation… You turn on your computer and see the dreaded “Windows Update” screen, which can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours! Once a day, Windows 10 checks for updates. This is done in the background automatically. Windows does not check for updates at the same time every…
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Why Should You Leave Computer Repair to the Professionals?
Computer problems arise, and many people have a computer-savvy friend or family member. Some of them are quite knowledgeable, particularly in the field of information technology. Others simply have enough knowledge to be deadly! Why Should You Leave Computer Repair to the Professionals? When something goes wrong with our computers, many of us have only…
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