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Internet Of Things (IoT)

Internet Of Things (IoT)

What is the Internet of Things or IoT?  It is any device that can get onto the internet including computers, tablets, phones, gaming systems, TVs, home thermostats, even your cars!  With so many things accessing your internet it's important to protect yourself from...

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Threats to Your CyberSecurity

Threats to Your CyberSecurity

There are hackers and scams everywhere; it's hard to tell what and who you can trust.  These threats usually come in three forms: 1:  Ransomware Hackers get into your computer and encrypts all of your data and holds it for ransom. 2:  Phishing These are usually emails...

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Hidden Malware on FaceBook!

Hidden Malware on FaceBook!

Millions of people have a FaceBook account.  The more people on any website make it more attractive to hackers; this means it is more likely to have malware and viruses hidden on it.  Twitter and other social media websites are as susceptible as FaceBook! Hackers are...

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How Do Targeted Ads Work?

How Do Targeted Ads Work?

We see these every time we log onto the internet and even in our Windows main menu.  How do they know what we have been looking at?  Where do they get the information? The answer is simple:  we gave them permission.  When you first set up your computer and your web...

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Equifax Numbers Have Grown

Equifax Numbers Have Grown

On September 12th and September 20th we brought you news of the Equifax breach.  At that point in time over 143 million had been thought to be affected.  A security firm has completed a forensic investigation showing that another 2.5 million were involved in this...

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Beware of Pop-Up Ads

Beware of Pop-Up Ads

Pop-up ads have become a normal part of our daily internet browsing.  We consider them a nuisance but now they are something more.  Hackers have found a way to make them malicious! Some pop up ads are legitimate, while others are not.  Hackers have become even...

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What Causes a Motherboard to Fail?

What Causes a Motherboard to Fail?

When we talk about computers we all know that the main parts of the computer are the hard drive and the motherboard.  Think of your motherboard as the brain of the computer.  Without it your computer ceases to function. The reasons for a motherboard failure are: 1: ...

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Are You Downloading Bad Apps on Your Phone?

Are You Downloading Bad Apps on Your Phone?

You found an app that looks great!  It was a pop-up or an advertisement on a social media site.  But how do you know it's safe? Phones are like computers.  Look for the main signs: 1:  Spelling and grammar errors 2:  Free anything These are signs that of a phishing...

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Top 5 Scams Even The Savviest Fall For!

Top 5 Scams Even The Savviest Fall For!

Everyone knows there are scams out there.  We try to keep you up-to-date so you are prepared.  These 5 may be old but even the best of us fall for them! Job Scam: If you are looking for work, remember that NO legitimate company is going to ask you to pay them for a...

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Windows 10 Fall Updates Arriving Soon!

Windows 10 Fall Updates Arriving Soon!

In April Windows came out with their Creators Updates (see our earlier blog), with fall coming, there is a new batch of Creators Updates arriving which include: Linking your Android phone to your laptop Cortana will be more interactive A faster boot up Eye control...

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