Did you know? If you use a desktop, laptop or tablet in Apple Valley or elsewhere in the High Desert, you are more likely to fall prey to certain types of malware, specifically browser modifiers, adware and Trojan horse attacks. Such is the information compiled by Microsoft in its 2015 Security Intelligence Report, which analyzes…
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PC manufacturers follow a certain hardware architecture that has not changed since IBM introduced the x86 formula for desktop computing in the 1970s. Since then, the motherboard combination of processors, RAM, ROM, and graphics cards has ruled the market. Understanding PC Hardware Functions The central processing unit (CPU) remains at the heart of all personal…
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It has been a few years since tech giant Google introduced its Chromebook initiative; since then, several school districts in California and other states have adopted Chromebook as their new personal computer solution for students. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]The classrooms using Chromebooks these days find them to be a nice alternative to the Macs, iPads and PCs…
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Information security (infosec) analysts are seeing a major shift from modern ransomware strikes to old-fashioned Trojan attacks. According to the most recent edition of Microsoft’s Security Intelligence Report (SIR), hackers are using Trojan-style attacks more than ever, and this uptick in activity is largely due to an increase in potential vectors. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]The infosec community…
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As we become more attached to our computing devices, the lengths of what we will do to prevent a complete loss of data or functionality are becoming more interesting and ingenious. Two of the most unusual repair techniques associated with modern computers involve using kitchen appliances as a desperate measure to salvage the device or…
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Some architects, developers and contractors in Apple Valley and other parts of the High Desert are starting to take home networking seriously by incorporating it into their residential project planning. Creating Home Networking Infrastructure As smart home automation and the proliferation of mobile devices continue to expand, networking is set to be a new residential…
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Another year, another new product announcement by one of California’s most legendary tech giants. During a September news conference, Apple announced two new iPhone models: the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, both expected to become the new flagship models for the firm headquartered in Cupertino. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]The iPhone 7 was hotly anticipated by…
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Two of the most insidious cyber threats in history are evolving and getting more sophisticated. According to Kaspersky Lab, a renowned Internet security firm, cyber espionage outfits that work on behalf of governments are either targeting individuals for additional profit or selling kits to cybercrime groups. The name of the latest cyber threat reported by…
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If you own a desktop, laptop or tablet is running Microsoft Windows 10 in Apple Valley or Victorville, the chances are that you have heard about the Anniversary Update. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]The free Windows 10 upgrade is officially over for most users, which means that you may have to pay for a new installation. If this…
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