We are seeing a number of systems come in with a new version of the FBI/MoneyPak virus. Make sure your system is up to date (Java, Flash, Adobe Reader), don't click buttons in popup windows you didn't expect (even if they say cancel), and consider using the Google Chrome web browser, which has some additional security features to avoid infections via Java or Adobe products. Tired of having to constantly update stuff and ensure your system is secure? Sign up for My ITXpert and let us take the worry out of using your PC! http://www.myitxpert.biz/

We are seeing a number of systems come in with a new version of the FBI/MoneyPak virus. Make sure your system is up to date (Java, Flash, Adobe Reader), don't click buttons in popup windows you didn't expect (even if they say cancel), and consider using the Google Chrome web browser, which has some additional security features to avoid infections via Java or Adobe products. Tired of having to constantly update stuff and ensure your system is secure? Sign up for My ITXpert and let us take the worry out of using your PC! http://www.myitxpert.biz/

If all your kids (or parents) do is use the web browser on your computer, a ChromeBook (or ChromeBox) is so much better than Windows. No real worries about viruses. Clean, simple, and easy to use interface (especially if you use Google Chrome already), and relatively inexpensive. This particular model is NOT super fast. But a solid state drive will make it quicker and for $200… Almost disposable. We may get a demo unit in here at IT Xpress soon…

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Acer upgrades the storage in its $199 Chromebook to an SSD – will you be more interested now, or is it too little, too late? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/acer_upgrades_199_chromebook_model_faster_storage

What if you could get anti-virus, anti-malware, secure online backup, system monitoring, and full IT support for your PC, all for one low price? Would that take the worry out of using a PC? Soon you can! My ITXpert Premier – coming soon!

PC Peace of Mind for $99! How confident are you that your PC is secure? Is it running at peak performance? Is your PC vulnerable? Our My ITXpert service takes the worry out of PC ownership while our IT Xperts remotely maintain your system year round! http://www.myitxpert.biz/ We've extended our $99 special! Don't delay! Get your very own IT Xpert now! Small business owner? We provide quantity discounts for 3 or more PCs!

PC Peace of Mind for $99! How confident are you that your PC is secure? Is it running at peak performance? Is your PC vulnerable? Our My ITXpert service takes the worry out of PC ownership while our IT Xperts remotely maintain your system year round! http://www.myitxpert.biz/ We've extended our $99 special! Don't delay! Get your very own IT Xpert now! Small business owner? We provide quantity discounts for 3 or more PCs!

Do you own a small business? Could you survive is theives siphoned off most of your operating cash? Would your bank cover the loss (not likely unless it was via a debit card). How confident are you in the security of your computers and the process for accessing your bank account? Do you feel anti-virus software is all you need? Does anyone regularly monitor your systems for suspicious behavior? Here at IT Xpress we can secure your systems and monitor them year round. Our My ITXpert service (http://myitxpert.biz/) is a solid start – but we can also do complete security audits and craft a package for your PCs to harden them against attack. Contact us today!

Cybercrooks siphon $800,000 from US fuel distribution firm
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Thieves drained $800,000 from a fuel distribution company in the US state of North Carolina earlier this month – a loss that the company attributes to its bank's having recently upgraded security s…

One thing about PCs – most of them are ugly as sin. They deserve to be hidden under the desk. It's nice to see some companies working to design attractive cases that are also functional. Would you want a PC that looked like this on your desk? Here at IT Xpress we can build any system to your specifications… Just ask!

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Fractal Design Node 304 now available in white – what is your favorite color for a PC case? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/fractal_design_node_304_mini_itx_case_now_available_white780

This review is absolutely right. Google Keep is a great little tool for taking notes. But it is NOT Evernote (which we use heavily here at IT Xpress). But it's FAST and very easy to use. When we write up service logs on site with clients, we use Evernote. But when we do a site assessment, we use Google Keep now – taking notes, video, and pictures to quickly catalog a job's requirement. Give it a look if you haven't.

Not Just Another Notes App: Why You Should Use Google Keep
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When Google Keep launched, it never got the fanfare it deserved. The people that did review it compared it to all the wrong apps, like Evernote or Microsoft OneNote. That's a shame, because a surprisingly good note taking app went under the radar, underrated for coming up short against contenders it…

We don't just fix computers here at IT Xpress. We also stock a number of items that can be hard to find locally. In our new location we're expanding our stock of computer and HDTV cables at some of the best prices you'll find. This is one of the neater items we've started stocking. A charger/phone cradle combo for $24.99. Great for keeping phones up and out of the way while charging. We also have MicroUSB phone cables in lengths from 1.5ft to 10ft!

Downloading free software can be a challenge these days as more ads throw in big 'DOWNLOAD" buttons that really download malware, spyware, or other junkware. Using Ad Block Plus or similar can help. Also check with reputable download sites like filehippo.com or SourceForge first to get your free software fix.

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These days it's getting tricky to just download software without installing a bunch of crap you don't want, so here's a how-to on how to download software without installing malware – http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/how_to_download_2013

Own a small business? Check out our Spring 2013 flyer. My ITXpert specials, $100 in FREE Google Advertising, and more! http://itxpress.biz/files/2013/05/Mailer-May-2013.pdf

Still using Windows XP and using Internet Explorer? Run this Fixit today!

Microsoft rushes out CVE-2013-1347 "Fix it" for the latest Internet Explorer zero-day
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Good news! Microsoft just published an emergency "Fix it" patch…

One of the best things about the Chrome web browser are the many apps you can utilize that don't clog up your display and can run in the background even if your browser it closed. My favorites are Adblock Plus, Checker Plus for GMail and Google Calendar, WOT, Awesome Screenshot, goo.gl URL Shortener, Chrome Remote Desktop (AMAZING), Pocket, Honey, Priceblink, and Rapportive.

The Best Chrome Apps You're (Probably) Not Using
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The Chrome app store has seen a lot of improvements lately, but a lot of the apps that work inside Google Chrome still go under the radar. With that in mind, here are a few of our favorites you might not have seen yet.

A number of our customers called today reporting problems connecting to the Internet. Here's why: Nationwide CenturyLink outage.

Where are your five nines now? CenturyLink's nationwide outage affects millions
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If you’re one of CenturyLink’s 5.8 million broadband subscribers, you’re probably fuming because your service is out. Such nationwide outages are rare, but that doesn’t make it any less painful for customers.