Rootkits and adware can wreck a good computer, but first let me give you an idea of what a rootkit is.
Rootkit – definition from Wikipedia.org:
“A rootkit is a set of software tools frequently used by a third party (usually an intruder) after gaining access to a computer Read more
Dell Customer Support was called regarding a client who purchased a Dell computer with Microsoft Windows Vista Business installed, and who wants to remove Microsoft Windows Vista Business because it just doesn’t work, and install Microsoft Windows XP Pro – which per the Microsoft website, Read more
Microsoft Internet Explorer on your computer, can run programs from remote computers in too many ways to be even considered for daily use by anyone concerned with keeping their computer running smoothly.
How? Let me count the ways…
1) The ability to create, install, copy, delete, Read more
Spyware removal is probably our biggest ‘job opportunity’ these days. I would say that this would cover for about 70% of our workstation work orders in the last few weeks.
And of course, because it is such a hot topic, there are _many_ sites and varying software out there that Read more
It never ceases to amaze me when I’m standing in line at the checkout, and see people willing to spend large sums of money on computer software that is known to be filled with bugs, attract adware, malware and spyware – all because they are familiar with it or because it ‘looks Read more
BetaNews.com carried an article today on the new anti-virus/anti-spyware package that Microsoft is intending to sell on a subscrition basis in the guise of what should be Microsoft security.
The article stated:
“Microsoft’s upcoming antivirus/antispyware subscription Read more
I don’t mean to pick on Dell, really I don’t…
But, when I see ad copy such as this:
“We provide a holistic ecosystem of applications to help ensure timely deployments for multi-core technologies across your business.”
I just can’t help but roflmao…
It’s Read more
There has been a problem that we have known about for a bit that is getting press now.
Let’s say you are sitting at the local coffee shop or what have you, browsing the web, accessing your bank account, etc..
How sure are you that the wireless signal you are using is from that Read more
One of my technicians started a call to Symantec customer service today at about 1:30p.m. for their WinFax Pro product. It’s now 6:09p.m. – the call is still on hold!!!
Now, any of my technicians could have told you what I think of Symantec products and Symantec customer service Read more
What will happen with Windows Vista?
Looking in the crystal ball I see the following:
Windows Vista is a pretty, toy-filled computer “operating system” that will attract a lot of users. These will mostly be home-users as Enterprise and corporate users need a computer that Read more