Hi everybody. Microsoft has issued an emergency patch to resolve a vulnerability for an attack similar to that of the Blaster Worm. Without the patch, your system could be infected without any interaction on your part what so ever. Read the following article with information and links to download the patch. http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/081024  Please patch your systems immediatly. If you feel uncomfortable installing the patch yourself, I can install it remotly for 25.00. Call us at 1-877-499-5548.

      Once upon a time, Internet Explorer was virtually the only browser that was available for people to use unless you had a Mac, then you used Safari. Over the past several years, Internet Explorer has gotten a bad rap for being plagued with security bugs and also for being slow. In addition, many spy ware attacks are directed at this vulnerable software. Over the past couple of years, more and more browser options have become available that are excellent substitutes for IE.
        The first browser I would like to talk about is Firefox. Firefox is an excellent open source browser that not only surpasses IE in speed, but also in options. In addition, it is safer! The browser is so customizable you could play with it for hours on end and never be bored! If you use Firefox in place of IE, your chances of getting spy ware will be reduced. As a computer tech, I highly recommend my customers install and use Firefox to help ward off spy ware and reduce other problems while browsing. Did I mention the toys? Oh yeah! Lots of them. The add ons are endless and they are free! Unlike IE, you can add on almost any type and category of add-ons that you can think of. In fact, you can create and publish your own if you like! So go ahead, click on the Firefox link and give the browser a try!
        Another excellent browser that I really enjoy using is Maxthon. Like Firefox, Maxthon is a great substitute browser that is fast and secure. One of the greatest features of this browser is the ability to create an online account and have all your favorites stored online. This is a great feature if you have multiple computers or if you travel a lot. You can set up Maxthon to synchronize all your favorites so you can access them with any computer running the browser. In addition, Maxthon also has a multitude of plug-ins you can install and play around with. It is also very customizable and has a great built in password manager. Even if you have IE and Firefox installed, you can also run Maxthon. Personally, I use both Firefox and Maxthon…sometimes all at the same time with no problems at all. Once in a while I open IE just to be sure it still works. Did I mention that Maxthon is also 100% free! All the add ons are also free.

Beware of Free Antivirus Searches

 
            When you are searching the Internet for free anti-virus solutions, be extra cautious on what you download. When you do a search for free anti-virus on any of the major search engines, a multitude of free products will appear. Some of the products that are listed in the search results will try to mimic the names of some of the trusted solutions that we have used for years.

            If you happen to download a free anti-virus program from a rouge site, you will get way more then you ever bargained for. Once a rouge program is installed, the install will almost instantly take over your system. You will get pop ups and task bar messages telling you that your system is infected with a link to download a program that promises to remove the infection. Clicking this link only makes the infection worse. Then you will start to see ads that display products that promise to remove all the problems. Beware! This will most likely be an attempt to get your credit card number and other personal information.

            If you find yourself in a situation such as this, it is best to call a professional to effectively remove the infection. Better yet, when you are in the market for a new antivirus program, have it professionally chosen and installed to be sure you do not fall victim to one of these scams.

            In short, if you see anything in an ad with verbiage relating to “antivirus 2008/2009 or similar, steer clear as it might just be a rouge site trying to make your life miserable

            With our society entering the high tech computer age plus with the rising cost of fuel, more and more people are doing most of their business at home. With that said, more and more people are also looking to get their computers repaired without leaving the comfort of their homes. This scenario is causing a huge boom in the remote repair computer business. This article is for the average Joe that does not have thousands of dollars to drop on a business.

 
Here is just a partial list of what we receive calls for:

1. The number one cause for people to call is Spyware. People call everyday saying they have pop-ups and that their computer is running slow. Often we also get calls about hijacked web browsers.
2. My computer is running slow…this scenario is not far behind Spyware. Most people call and say “I can’t take it anymore, make it go away!”
3. I lost my Internet connection!
4. I can’t receive my e-mail in Outlook. All I get are error messages.
5. My computer will not shut down!

 
Here is a list of the top five best practices for starting your online business…

1. Advertise only on the Internet. Never use off line marketing!
2. Put 75% of your money (and time) into your website.
3. Work out of your home office to avoid the high cost of overhead. If you experience a slow period, you still have to pay your shop rent…..and your mortgage!
4. Design a great logo and incorporate it with your business cards. Have plenty of cards always handy to hand out wherever you go.
5. Be sure to listen to people who are successful in the business.

 
In short, if you keep your overhead expenses low, you will have a much better chance of success.

1 Open up your web browser (I recommend not using Firefox as it seems to have problems with some of ATTs crappy forms) and type 192.168.0.1 to get to the modem config.
2 Use the following temporary username and password to get a connection: username: “sbcyahooreg@sbcglobal.net” password “sbcyahooreg”.
3 To get your own login, go to https://sbcreg.sbcglobal.net/ or support.sbcglobal.net/register and go through the signup process.
4 Repeat step #1-2 with your new login details.
5 Run a speed test over at www.BroadbandReports.com/ to be sure you’re getting all the speed you paid for.