It can be annoying to keep all of your software up-to-date, but it's necessary to do so in order to patch security holes and repair errors in programs. Adobe, Java, and Microsoft, just to name a few, update their programs frequently, and keeping them up-to-date is one of the … [Read more...] about Update Software To Keep Your Computer Secure
Someone Called Pretending To Be Microsoft
A customer came in and told me that Microsoft had just called him. This Microsoft employee told him they had been monitoring his computer and that he had a lot of malware and they needed to log in and repair his computer. They directed him to a certain website and instructed … [Read more...] about Someone Called Pretending To Be Microsoft
Don’t Back Up Computer Files On A USB Stick
USB flash drives are very useful. They're portable, rewritable, fast, inexpensive and hold a lot of data. Use them as much as you want to transport data from one place to another but never use a USB drive as the only method to back up your computer files. They're really easy … [Read more...] about Don’t Back Up Computer Files On A USB Stick
Computer Fixx Blog
Computer Fixx blog is written by Glenn Caton who owns and operates Computer Fixx in Wilmington NC. He provides computer tips, answers questions, and writes about IT topics in general. If you have a specific question about something related to computers, feel free to email … [Read more...] about Computer Fixx Blog
Website Collected My Personal Information
Question: I went to several local websites that do web design. I never entered any of my personal data at any of these websites, but a few hours later someone called me from one of those websites and said he heard I was looking for a web designer. How did they get my name and … [Read more...] about Website Collected My Personal Information