We're finally getting settled in at our new location (1061 S 3rd St next to Third Street Salon) and have significantly expanded our stocked parts and equipment. We have a wide range of computer parts, Network/USB/HDMI Cables, switches, routers, and more! We now stock three 'levels' of routers - from an entry level 150Mbps unit to an advanced business class 600Mbps unit with Gigabit wired networking and VPN remote access.

We're continuing to see a lot of virus link emails from compromised Yahoo accounts. Despite Yahoo's efforts to close some of the security holes that are allowing these attacks, many accounts continue to be compromised. Changing your password is NOT enough!! It's trivial for a hacker to leave a backdoor to get back into your account - plus your computer may also be infected. See a trained professional to ensure your Yahoo account is locked down to make it extremely difficult to compromise again AND ensure your computer is clean and secure. Like if you've gotten a 'link only email' from someone and share with your friends!


BUYER BEWARE: ‘Your email has been hacked’
www.wickedlocal.com
I thought I was on the phone with Yahoo. When I realized my Yahoo email account had been hacked, I thought calling Yahoo was a good idea.

If all you use your laptop for is the web, email, and viewing online content, a Chromebook might be all you need the next time you upgrade. The key benefit? MUCH less likely to get hacked/infected compared to Windows.


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Google's Chromebooks will soon be appearing in Staples and Walmart, which is huge obviously. Other retailers are also jumping on the bandwagon as well - but Google still has a loooong way to go in terms of market share. Would you ever consider buying one of these little guys? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/google_expanding_retail_availability_chromebooks676

Our phones and Internet have been down since the severe storm yesterday, so many repairs and tuneups are stalled until we get service restored. Thanks for your patience!

Using Yahoo Email? Did your account get compromised? Worried that it might be next? We can help! Yahoo has a number of security features available that make it almost impossible for hackers to gain access to your account, but you have to configure and enable them. Let us do it for you! Come in and we'll sit down with you, explain what each feature does, ensure it's properly configured, and check for signs of any compromise. Your primary email account is the gateway to so many other things, like bank accounts, credit card accounts, social media, and more. Let us lock it down today! Also available for GMail and Hotmail. While walk-ins are welcome, it's a good idea to call ahead in case we're out on a client call. Share with your friends and like if you use one of these email providers!

This is GREAT if you're getting bombarded with email notifications from Twitter, Facebook, etc. but still want a notice when real email arrives...


Customize the Alerts for Gmail Labels to Tame Information Overload
lifehac.kr
Android: If you don't want to turn off all email alerts on your phone but also don't want to get pinged for every insignificant message, customize the notifications for individual labels in Gmail.

We have recently seen a huge spike in 'link mails' - those emails from friends that contain a single link. This link is usually to a site hosting malware and viruses. These are usually sent from real email accounts that hackers have compromised. This article gives you some tips on how to regain control of your email account and then links to specific steps for each major service. This is NOT an instant process, so expect it to take some time. But if you believe your account has been compromised - this can be one of the most dangerous situations imaginable online because with access to your main email account, hackers can reset passwords on all sorts of online accounts. Even if you reset your password, hackers can do things that keep them 'linked in' to your account to take control again (Secondary email, linked cellphone, etc). If you believe your account has been compromised and aren't sure how to regain control, we can help! We've helped dozens of people get their online life back. And once you do regain control of your account, you absolutely should enable 'Two Factor Authentication', which can help avoid account hijacking. Share with your friends!

http://www.familytechonline.com/2013/03/how-to-regain-control-of-your-hacked.html

While the bulk of our work is on PCs, we also work on Macs. If you have a Mac and are considering upgrading to the latest OS X - here is the list of existing Macs that will support it...


Here's the List of Macs Compatible With OS X Mavericks
gizmodo.com
Yesterday's announcement of OS X Mavericks unveiled some pretty cool new features coming to your Mac—but Cook and co forgot to explain just which computers would support the new OS. Fortunately, Apple Insider has chatted with people familiar with the Mavericks Developer Preview to draw up a list of…

If you still use Windows XP and use Google services (GMail, Drive, Calendar, etc), you'll soon encounter issues using Internet Explorer unless Microsoft updates it (unlikely). You'll have to switch to Google Chrome or Firefox to continue connecting to Google's services. They're upgrading to stronger encryption that IE on Windows XP doesn't support.


Google's certificate announcement contains a hidden surprise for Windows XP users
nakedsecurity.sophos.com
Are you an IT administrator still caring for Windows XP computers that are running Internet Explorer? Google's latest announcement brings another good reason to upgrade your systems or switch to...

So many people who get a virus on their computer are sure it was a spouse or child who went to 'a site they shouldn't have' (or Facebook :) ). But the bad guys are using so many different methods to try and infect computers, its impossible to avoid exposure based on where you go online. Instead you have to make sure you have a decent anti-virus, but more importantly keep your system up to date and install updates when prompted!


Cybercrooks use photo-sharing to plant malware in online auto ad scams, FBI warns
nakedsecurity.sophos.com
Beware the auto seller on Craigslist who says he'll send photos on request - he could well be a crook who sends files packed with malware, the FBI has warned.