New ransomware on the horizon, are you prepared? Ransomware has become one of the most damaging threats from the internet for both home and business users. Ransomware gains access to computers when people open email attachments or download the ransomware through false advertising. The most recent and well-known versions run silently in the background encrypting […]

Do you know how to prevent malware? Malware (malicious software) is more prevalent today than ever before. There is a lot of software out there to protect you from it, but the primary key to securing your system is you. Educating yourself on the right habits to have while browsing the internet and reading emails is […]

When did you last install Windows Updates? Windows updates always seem to install at the worst moments to interrupt our day, but why are they so important? Simply put, Windows Updates prevent problems. Not only do the updates address general bugs and issues of the Windows operating system to hopefully give you a smoother and […]

Have you ever lost important files? Backups can mean the difference between a mild setback or living through your own personal disaster. Backing up your data is crucial. For businesses, data loss can cause days of lost productivity and can even lead to business failure. Individuals who don’t backup can lose cherished files like family […]

How important is having antivirus protection? Extremely. If you don’t have antivirus on your computer, you are at serious risk. You won’t have protection from spam emails and ads, identity theft and viruses that can attack and crash your entire computer. There are multiple types of software that are available to download that are also […]