The Doctor’s In the House! Computer Sick? Call the Doctor! We make House Calls! , has been my tagline for years. But what if you are on the other side of the country? Or on the other side of the … Read More
Oracle has announced a new Java update – Java 8 Update 181. This update is to replace any other versions of Java, and usually is done to take care of security issues. The following Computer Operating Systems need to update: … Read More
On July 6, 2018 it was reported that an Outlook team member teased the launch of a new dark mode that will prove helpful for night owls. “Users can look forward to a new “dark mode” feature coming soon. Last … Read More
We are becoming familiar with devices, such as Smart Phone Controlled Thermostats and the new refrigerators that have Wireless controls and cameras. This whole class of devices that control things used in our daily lives is called the Internet of … Read More
Detecting VPNFilter is difficult since routers and network-attached storage devices don’t have anti-virus software. However, since VPNFilter is what is known as firmware malware, here are some steps you can employ. 1. Reboot For your first line of defense, reboot … Read More
There is a scary new malware threat that targets routers and network-attached storage devices. It’s so dangerous that the FBI has issued an urgent request to anyone who owns the affected devices to reboot them immediately. Scarier still, it is … Read More
If you have an older MacBook, such as this one from Mid 2010, we can perform our Cleanup-Speedup-Update Service and keep it only up to the OS level you need. This client wants it to stay at Operating System 10.9.5 … Read More
February 12, 2018 VideoLAN launches VLC 3.0 VideoLAN, the group behind the world’s most popular media player, has launched version 3.0 of its VLC media player on all major desktop and mobile platforms. The update comes with a range of … Read More
Windows Defender to classify ‘scareware’ as unwanted software and remove it Microsoft announced that beginning March 1, it will begin removing “scareware” from devices. Scareware is the type of “cleaner” or “antivirus” that scares users into upgrading to a premium … Read More
Critical remotely exploitable flaw reported in Mozilla Firefox A critical remotely exploitable flaw in Firefox was revealed today, affecting those on Firefox 56 and 67. The problem was fixed in Firefox 58.0.1, and customers are urged to upgrade as soon … Read More