Learn these shortcuts and let us know what you do with all the free time you gain...
lifehacker.com/keyboard-shortcuts-ranked-1822042994
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Doing stuff with your mouse is cool. Doing stuff with your keyboard is cooler. These are the most important keyboard shortcuts, ranked from best to worst. (Unless noted, we’ve listed the Windows shortcuts; Mac users substitute cmd for ctrl.) With one exception, despite any flaws, all the shortcuts...
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Hope the New Year is off to an excellent start for you. In case you haven't gotten the news...
techcrunch.com/2018/01/02/you-can-get-that-29-battery-replacement-regardless-of-your-iphones-heal...
You can get that $29 battery replacement, regardless of your iPhone’s health
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Apple hasn’t been super specific when it comes to those $29 iPhone battery replacements. After all, the company would no doubt like to the whole business..
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My guess is that most everyone that wants Windows 10 has it, but just in case you are still running Windows 7 and desire to upgrade, you have until December 31st to still get a free upgrade. Microsoft posted on the website that people have been using to upgrade that they will shut down the free upgrade offer at the end of the year. Let us know if we can help!
www.zdnet.com/google-amp/article/microsoft-quietly-announces-end-of-last-free-windows-10-upgrades/
Microsoft quietly announces end of last free Windows 10 upgrade offer | ZDNet
zdnet.com
More than a year after ending its free Windows 10 upgrade program, Microsoft is getting ready to shut down the last official free upgrade extension. The news wasn't exactly shouted from the rooftops.
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Sometimes tech stories will use scary titles as click bait to increase traffic. We aren't trying to scare anyone, but we do feel that it's important for you to know how to protect your privacy when using your mobile devices. How worried are you about apps and their ability to take advantage of you?
lifehacker.com/how-to-stop-ios-apps-from-secretly-spying-through-your-1819877630
How to Stop iOS Apps From Secretly Spying Through Your Camera
lifehacker.com
There’s no doubt you’ve given some iOS apps access to personal data like your photo library or contact list. But if you’ve given them access to your camera, they could be doing a lot more than you’re aware of behind the scenes, including photographing you without your knowledge. Luckily, you can sto...
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If you have wanted to secure your home or small business with cameras, these seem like a great, inexpensive option...
www.wyzecam.com/
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This is a good reminder of how these type infections spread. "When someone then visits a compromised site, a pop-up saying Flash Player needs to be updated tricks victims into downloading and installing the malware themselves."
www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2017/10/24/16539054/ransomware-badrabbit-eastern-europe-russia-ukraine
New BadRabbit ransomware spreads through Eastern Europe
theverge.com
With a demand of .05 Bitcoins to decrypt affected data
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Great tip...
www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/77hzc1/lpt_instead_of_pressing_printscreen_and_pasting/
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This hotkey's been out since Windows 8 came out and I only found out two months ago. I'm usually the one teaching such tricks to friends, so when...
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For those that have taken our recommendation in the past to get a Brother MFC-L2700DW series laser printer, here is a great deal on the toner that shows why we love the printer. Normally the toner is $12 each, but with the coupon code SSDAKDBE you can get a two pack for $12. Here is the toner on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B00NY6QUP6?tag=slickdeals09-20&ascsubtag=88c8e370b85e11e7a803d6c60b2fd5970INT&s...
amazon.com
Specifications Product Name: Brother TN660 Compatible Black Toner Cartridge. Page Yield:2,600 pages per toner cartridge. Compatible With DCP-L2520DW DCP-L2540DW HL-L2300D HL-L2360DW HL-L2320D HL-L2380DW HL-L2340DW MFC-L2700DW MFC-L2720DW MFC-L2740DW HL-L2305W MFC-L2707DW Works with ALL Brother pr...
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This is helpful.
lifehacker.com/smartphone-battery-myths-explained-1735327089
Five Smartphone Battery Myths, Explained
lifehacker.com
Over just a few years, the batteries in our smartphones have changed a lot. That means those old tips to stretch out your battery life just aren’t as true as they once were, yet we still share them like they’re gospel. Before telling someone to disable Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, let’s shed some light on th...
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lifehacker.com/how-to-stop-sites-from-harvesting-cryptocurrency-from-y-1819712943
How to Stop Sites From Harvesting Cryptocurrency From You
lifehacker.com
Your browser might be doing someone else’s dirty work behind your back, mining cryptocurrency for malicious individuals using your desktop or laptops to create the digital currency, which can potentially be exchanged for real cash. According to Wired, hackers have found a way to inject Javascript-ba...
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Have you updated yet?
www.theverge.com/2017/10/17/16488914/microsoft-windows-10-fall-creators-update-download-iso-files
Windows 10’s Fall Creators Update is now available
theverge.com
Microsoft's Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is here and ready to download. The software giant first started testing its Fall Creators Update back in April, and now all Windows 10 users will be able...
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Heading to the Georgia Chiropractic Association Conference in Atlanta tomorrow. If you happen to be there, stop by our table and say hello!
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Public WiFi is very enticing but understanding how these can be exploited should help keep everyone safer.
usa.kaspersky.com/internet-security-center/internet-safety/public-wifi-risks
Public WiFi Risks and what you can do about it | Kaspersky Lab US
usa.kaspersky.com
Hackers, malware and other threats pose security risks for those using public WiFi. Learn how to protect yourself here.
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Merry Christmas, from all of us here. Hope you and yours have a wonderful celebration and a New Year filled with Hope and Joy.
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Please spread the word...
www.neowin.net/news/locky-ransomware-reportedly-spreading-on-facebook-messenger-via-a-jpg-file
Locky ransomware reportedly spreading on Facebook Messenger via a JPG file
neowin.net
A security firm found a new attack vector which exploits image files sent on Facebook. It will download a malicious file, which when activated will activate the Locky ransomware.
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Add on "toolbars" and outdated browsers are definite security risks. Call us for a security audit, malware cleanup or a system update today.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ask-com-toolbar-updater-abused-to-download-malware/
Ask.com Toolbar Updater Abused to Download Malware
bleepingcomputer.com
Security firm Red Canary claims to have stopped a malware campaign that experimented with using the Ask.com toolbar as a method of delivering malware to end users.
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Memory upgrades, data recovery, printer not working, error messages or just a little more sluggish than it used to be? Give us a call today we can help.
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Christmas is just around the corner! Call us today for a good quality refurbished or custom built system. We do it all!
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The performance upgrade you have been waiting for. Call us, we can manage both the upgrade and data backup.
SSD vs. HDD: What's the Difference?
pcmag.com
Do you like your storage plentiful and cheap, or do you like it fast and safe? Here's how to choose between a traditional hard drive and a solid-state drive in your next PC.
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We are seeing a lot of this kind of malware recently. If it has been awhile since your last check up call us to set up a time for your security audit.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cia-election-anticheat-control-malware-preys-on-the-fear-o...
CIA Election AntiCheat Control malware preys on the fear of Voter Fraud
bleepingcomputer.com
Criminals love to to prey on people based on current news topics and there are few topics right now that are bigger than the 2016 United States presidential election. This can be seen in a new malware called CIA Election AntiCheat Control - 2016. that tries to scam people to send $50 or their vote…
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How much would you be wiling to pay ?
www.tomshardware.com/news/att-400gbe-business-connections-2017,32946.html
AT&T Plans To Trial 400GbE Data Speeds In 2017
tomshardware.com
AT&T business customers rejoice: The company announced plans to offer 400GB Ethernet data connections on a trial basis in 2017. But when will consumers see the same benefits?
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If you haven't yet, take a look at our new website!
We're also going to be running a couple contests on FaceBook in the next few days, so keep an eye on our page here for more details.
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If you're considering a new computer but have not wanted to switch to Windows 8, Hewlett Packard is hoping you'll consider them.
HP has brought back Windows 7 as not just an option with their computers, but as the default operating system on their home and office desktop web page. You can choose Windows 8 in the options, but the machines show Windows 7 by default.
We'll see if other manufacturers follow suit. If a new computer purchase is in your future, give us a call and we'll find the right one for you at the best price.
HP brings back Windows 7 'by popular demand'
theverge.com
HP really wants people to buy a Windows 7 PC instead of a Windows 8 machine. The PC maker has been emailing customers over the weekend noting that "Windows 7 is back." A new promotion, designed to...
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We've all seen that small reminder in the bottom right-hand corner of our computer display telling us that there is a Java update available.
This article sheds some light on why allowing those updates to run is so important. 91% of attacks in 2013 used some sort of Java exploit.
This doesn't mean that you shouldn't use Java. It means that the first step toward safety is to keep it updated.
If you ever have a question about how to keep your computer updated and safe, give us a call. We'd love to help.
Java Primary Cause of 91 Percent of Attacks: Cisco
eweek.com
Cisco's 2014 Annual Security Report points the blame at Oracle's Java for being a leading cause of security woes.
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For those of you still running Windows XP, after April 8 of 2014 you will not be able to download Microsoft Security Essentials for new installations.
You'll need to find a third-party anti-virus solution to replace MSSE.
Call us if you need to find a new anti-virus option.
Microsoft Security Essentials: No new installations after April | ZDNet
zdnet.com
While Microsoft will continue to provide updates to the antivirus engine and signatures for an extra year, you will no longer be able to download the program for a new installation.
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With Microsoft ending support for Windows XP on April 8 of this year, there are more details about anti-malware that could affect you if you're not planning on immediately upgrading.
Computer Helper can make sure that you're protected through the transition, so contact us!
Microsoft antimalware support for Windows XP - Microsoft Malware Protection Center - Site Home -...
blogs.technet.com
The Microsoft Malware Protection Center Blog provides information on viruses, worms and other malware and spyware and explains how Microsoft antivirus products help protect your computer
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I've had several customers enjoy using Dragon Naturally Speaking. We thought this deal might be worth mentioning, especially if you have wanted to try it, but didn't want to drop $100 to buy it.
lifehacker.com/5938134/dragon-naturallyspeaking-speeds-up-your-writing-is-free-this-week-only
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Speeds Up Your Writing, Is Free This Week Only
lifehacker.com
Windows: Dragon NaturallySpeaking is one of the most popular dictation programs out there, and if you're looking to speed up your typing, it's available for free all week.
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Use Dropbox to share files between several computers and your mobile devices. It's a great way to keep important files backed up, including the pics on your smartphone. Try it today and let us know all the uses you find for it.
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You're invited to join Dropbox!
dropbox.com
Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Never email yourself a file again!
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Dear friends, please don't click the following links:
Southwest Airlines Free Tickets
Father Walks in on His Daughter
I CAN'T BELIEVE JUSTIN BEIBER DID THIS TO A GIRL!
They aren't real, will likely steal your password, & cause you to spam everyone's wall. Just about any site that ends .info coming from FaceBook is going to be spam/malware. If you've clicked one of the links, you should change your login password.
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Computer Helper shared a link.
HOW TO: Avoid and Prevent Facebook Spam
mashable.com
With more than 500 million users, Facebook has become a playground for spammers. Here are some tips to help get rid of bogus messages -- and prevent spreading them.
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Are you concerned about credit card fraud? It's happened to me. Here's a good read on how to stay safe when using your credit card online.
secrets-of-a-former-credit-card-thief: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
finance.yahoo.com
Personal Finance, banking-budgeting
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When did you get introduced to MS Windows? For me, it was version 3.11. Here is an interested look back and reminder of how far we've come in 20 years.
Chain of Fools : Upgrading through every version of windows (HQ)
An experiment to see the effects of installing every major upgrade version of windows, in order, on the same machine.
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Here's a good article that someone sent to me to share with our customers. It is all about ways to watch your favorite shows on the internet. Think about how much you could save if you didn't have that cable bill? Worth a read.
How to Watch TV on the Internet — Simple Mom
simplemom.net
Thanks for visiting Simple Mom. If you subscribe to the blog via RSS feed or via email, you'll get helpful tips and encouragement for simplifying life at home sent straight to you, for free!When we lived overseas, we barely watched
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This is a good time to remind everyone that each month Microsoft sends out updates to Windows. You should have received a notice today that there are new updates available. If not, try going to the Windows Updates site and check for new updates.
windowsupdate.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Windows Update Consumer site provides critical updates, security fixes, software downloads, and Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) device drivers for your Windows operating system and Internet Explorer browser.
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I get a lot of people asking me about "Defragging" their hard drive. Because of the speed of modern day hard drives, it is not as necessary to defrag as it was 10 years ago. If you do chose to defrag, here is a much better program as apposed to the one built into Windows.
Download Defraggler 2.02.253 - FileHippo.com
filehippo.com
Fast downloads of the latest free software!
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Some new alternative backup plans to Mozy.
The Best, Most Affordable Alternatives to Mozy for Unlimited Backups
lifehacker.com
It's not that Mozy hasn't been a great cloud-based backup service, especially for beginners. But the sudden price jump is catching many off-guard, especially users of the unlimited plan. Here's where else you can look if you've got a good bit of data to back up.
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I was so disappointed today to get a notice from a company I have been recommending for years. Mozy.com has decided to change their price structure. For me, my yearly plan will go from $55 to over $600 per year. I might have to go back to the old days...external hard drive backups. 🙁
mozy.com
Mozy is the industry-leading solution for online backup - back up your important files, photos, documents and more over the internet
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Here is a great article talking about different security threats that we all face today while enjoying the benefits of the digital world. I recommend you read it.
The Computer Attacks You've Never Heard Of
lifehacker.com
We've all heard of worms, Trojan horses, phishing, and other common computer security attacks that aims to infect your system and steal your data. But what about bluebugging, smishing, and scareware? Brush up on your computer security terminology with these lesser-known attackers.
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Here's something I couldn't do without. How do you share files between all of your computers? I use Dropbox, which places a folder on your computers that is automatically synced so that all of your computers have the same copy of those files. You can get a free 2GB account, so give it a try.
Dropbox - You're invited to join Dropbox! - Online backup, file sync, and s
dropbox.com
Dropbox is the easiest way to store, sync, and, share files online. There's no complicated interface to learn. Dropbox works seamlessly with your operating system and automatically makes sure your files are up-to-date. Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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How secure are your passwords? It is best to include lowercase and uppercase letters and numbers within your passwords. One tool I have been using for a long time is Lastpass. With it, you create one password to use with Lastpass and it remembers all the rest. It is a good way to manage more secure passwords.
LastPass - Password Manager, Form Filler, Password Management
lastpass.com
LastPass is an online password manager and form filler that makes web browsing easier and more secure.
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Rootkit viruses are the hardest to detect and remove. They embed themselves very deep into the Windows OS. TDSSKiller is one of my favorite scanners to find and remove rootkits. It's free, so give it a try.
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URL shorteners have always concerned me. The problem with them is that you can't see the entire web address and therefore you don't know what site the link is about to take you to. I read an article today that confirmed my concerns. Please be careful when clicking on links that take you to other websites, including ones that you see posted on Facebook and Twitter.
Don’t Click On Shady Goo.gl Links: New Twitter Worm Making The Rounds
techcrunch.com
A Twitter virus is on the loose this evening, replicated by people clicking on mobile links shortened with Goog.gl like on this Twitter search. Thus far I've seen it spreading as two different urls goo.gl/od0az and goo.gl/R7f68 but there's a good chance there are others. The worm also
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One thing that always saddens me is when a customer calls me to look at their computer and it turns out to be a failed hard drive. I have had customers begin crying in front of me because of all the data they lost. This is just a reminder for you to make sure your data is backed up! If you're not backing up, I would recommend giving Mozy a try.
Online Backup, Data Backup & Remote Backup Solutions | Mozy
mozy.com
Mozy is the industry-leading solution for online backup, remote backup, data backup, computer backup, backup software, internet backup, and remote office backup - back up your important files, photos
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For those that use Malwarebytes, a new version came out recently. They made a few really nice improvements, so I recommend you update.
Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.50 - FileHippo.com
filehippo.com
Fast downloads of the latest free software!
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Along with all the wonderful things we enjoy about life on the web, we need to also think about how to ensure our family remains safe while spending time on the internet. If you are concerned about inappropriate pages even accidentally being viewed from your computer, try the OpenDNS FamilyShield. If you decide to give it a try, let us know what you think.
opendns.com
OpenDNS makes networks in homes, schools and businesses safer, faster, smarter and more reliable through Web content filtering, security and navigation services.
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One of the most common ways malware infections happen is from internet popups. If you are on a website and suddenly you get a message telling you that your computer has a problem or is infected, it is probably a fake window trying to trick you into clicking on it. Instead, use Ctrl-Alt-Del to open the Task Manager and then "End Task" on your browser.
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