You may have heard that you should always have a backup plan in place and that if you have one, you have none; nevertheless, not everyone takes these maxims as seriously as they ought to. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of the necessity of a backup or the requirement for more than one copy. Data…
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Be alert for signs that your network is failing and requires assistance. It might be disastrous to lose Wi-Fi connectivity in the connected world of today. It pays to invest in network maintenance and improvements if you depend on your home network for business, school, smart technology, home entertainment, security, or all of the above.…
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Businesses and consumers are preparing for the holiday shopping and gift-giving rush. Prices are falling, but cybersecurity hygiene is also falling. As inboxes fill with markdowns, opportunistic cybercriminals ramp up their holiday frauds. This post discusses why seasonal retail is targeted by cybercriminals, five holiday season scams, and what businesses and buyers can do to…
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The answer to the age-old dilemma of whether to upgrade or buy a new computer typically depends on who you are asking! Store salespeople will almost always suggest buying a new one, and your geeky friend will undoubtedly suggest upgrading. However, speaking with a knowledgeable consultant or expert who can offer a few alternatives is…
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Reinstalling Windows was once thought to be the only surefire way to return a desktop or laptop computer to its default settings, but it was also a last resort. In the past, reformatting hard drives and a complete system reconfiguration were frequently done in addition to reinstalling Windows; this required reinstalling software and attempting to…
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A Plus Computer provides updates on the dynamic world of malware. Malware, viruses, spyware, and adware are terms most of us are acquainted with. Be ready for botnets now. A bot is a single computer that has been compromised and starts operating under the control of the hacker. A group of compromised computers that are…
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Fixing a desktop computer’s problem is typically not too difficult. But laptops should typically be referred to a specialist, because they are a lot more difficult. Due to the fact that each component is significantly smaller and more closely packed together, a laptop’s construction is similar but much more complicated compared to that of a…
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Your Data: It’s valuable to you. Imagine arranging your wedding for months only to discover your complete set of plans vanished when you wake up one morning. This is the unfortunate reality for the unprepared. Imagine putting ten years of effort into your family’s genealogy just to lose everything you’ve accomplished due to a hard…
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