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Malware Reminders

I have a "fun" filled week dealing with a myriad of issues.  Some quick thoughts for all of you to stay safe.

DO NOT install multiple Anti-virus programs on your computer.

DO NOT install any program that pops up out of nowhere claiming that you have computer problems.  Promptly hit CTRL-SHIFT-ESC on your keyboard and under the Applications tab, end the process of your web browser.  This will safely allow you to exit the pop-up.

If you use Frostwire, Limewire or any of the other peer-to-peer programs, you will get infected with malware.  There is no safe way to use this software, besides the fact that most of the material downloaded is illegal.

Please update your software.  Use Windows update and for other software, check out Ninite.com

A word of thanks to everyone

Although I am dead tired, taking classes and chasing a three year old, you guys and gals keep calling with your computer problems.  Thank you.  As tiring as it can be, it's still a lot of fun and satisfying to help everyone use their technology.  Thanks again.  I would offer a coupon of some sort, but I need sleep....

Never judge a book by it's cover....

Well maybe you can.  Found a fun website where the author does just that.  He looks at the cover of a book and writes a complete review of the site based solely on the contents of the cover.  Silly, yes, but that is the intent, a fun website to blow some time off on.

National Broadband Map

Did you know the government publishes a national broadband map?  The map details what kind of Internet coverage exists throughout the country.  Very Interesting to see, click here for it.

Apple Malware, finally an admission from Apple

For years, Apple has always held one advantage over Windows computers, not having to worry about about getting a virus.  It is not that Apple computers were not vulnerable to getting malware, just that since they held such a small portion of the market, malware authors just did not bother making any for Apple operating systems.  Well, no longer, Apple has officially acknowledged a malware problem.  A rogue malware program called Mac Defender has gone viral and many Apple users are getting pinched by it.  Apple vows to issue an update to get rid of the program.