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…
If you are like many Americans, your home network has been configured with minimal regard for security, and this is an issue that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is really concerned about. A recent alert issued by the cybercrime division of the FBI is warning Americans about the dangers of the Internet of Things, more…
As is often the case after every holiday season, High Desert residents who received personal computing devices as presents are happy and enjoying the wonders of advanced technology. Think about previous systems you have used in recent years and how far we have come along since then; as impressed as you might be with your…
Law enforcement agencies in Maryland and Virginia are warning the public about a recent increase in crimes involving online computer repair scams. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]According to a recent newspaper report published by USA Today, police detectives in Ocean City, Maryland, are investigating a cluster of incidents that consist of victims being contacted through email, text messages,…
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…
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…
Homeowners in Apple Valley and Victorville are increasingly becoming interested in smart home automation and the Internet of Things (IoT), and they are almost invariably relying on Wi-Fi networks for this purpose. The Home Networking Features People Really Need The problem with most Wi-Fi home networks is that device manufacturers are not in the habit…
Over the last couple of years, the shadowy world of cybercrime has expanded and increased in terms of its reach and potential for harm. Whereas 2014 was notorious for spectacular data breaches by hacking outfits that stole personal data from massive databases, 2015 will be remembered as a year when the vulnerability of the Internet…
By virtue of being home to Silicon Valley, California is one of the most connected regions of the world, and Apple Valley is no exception. Virtually every other household from here to Victorville has some sort of network installed within, and in some cases the connections and devices are very sophisticated. Networking is More Crucial…
