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We hear about ransomware in the news, we hear about a hospital or a township that have fallen victim to a ransomware attack and end up paying tens of thousands of dollars or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Wikipedia defines ransomware as “a type of malware from cryptovirology that threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it unless a ransom is paid. While some simple ransomware may lock the system in a way which is not difficult for a knowledgeable person to reverse, more advanced malware uses a technique called cryptoviral extortion, in which it…

A lot of people use smart devices every day and are not aware of the difference their decision makes when using one device over another. Today we have a variety of devices to help our day go forward. There are desktops, laptops, tablets, cell phones, watches, TVs and more. Each device has certain things in common such as a hard drive, screen, motherboard, CPU and more. The part of each device most people take for granted is the hard drive. Most people know a hard drive is the component that saves a permanent copy of your documents, pictures, saved websites…

There are so many options out there when it comes to computers.  We have so many demands in life, and depending on your needs and desires, it can be hard to decide what kind of device or computer would work best for you. Today, there are three main categories of computers: tablets, laptops, and desktops. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of benefits and drawbacks to owning to the three main choices. You may need multiple devices, or have them for different needs, but let us walk you through some of the things to think about when shopping…

One of the downsides to virtual information is the risk that should your computer experience a system failure, it may be impossible to recover lost information. This is one of (is not THE) most important parts to owning a computer. Like most things in this world, computers do not last forever; however, there are steps you can take to make sure you’ll be able to keep those items that are important to you – pictures, documents, files, etc. Imagine losing years of family pictures, office documents, or other collections of irreplaceable items! Prioritize Storage Think about what is most important…

Many of us dread the clean-up - whether it’s the house after a Christmas party, a thorough spring cleaning of the office, or cleaning out your car. Your computer system is no different. While it’s important, there are many of us that overlook it until our systems are slowing down from a buildup of dust or overheating from faulty fan function. Like everything else in life, computers collect dust and dirt, particularly if they are continually sitting in the same spot. Whether you’re working in an office or just using your system at home, cleaning your computer from time to…