ATTENTION!! If someone wants to remotely access your computer do not let them unless it's someone you know. I've had numerous folks say they let someone take over their computer and then they want lots of money to give it back to them. Please call me and let me help you but Don't Let Them Take Over Your Computer.
Lots of folks are calling phone numbers for Amazon that are not Amazon and when you do a search look for the https site and pick that one. You can never be to careful.
New Microsoft updates may make your computer crash. If you get an update that will not work, give me a call or you can try a restore yourself. Microsoft is working on a fix so hope it will be soon.
Bitdefender free tool They cracked the GrandCrab ransomware!!
Ransom Ware: Watch out for any suspicious website popup's. You may get a ransomware that will encrypt all your pictures and documents. Call me if you get something that says you must pay to get your info back.
Microsoft Word Virus:
Watch out for the new email with a word document that will infect you with Malware. Then the Malware leads to Virus.
IRS Scam:
There is another scam similar to the Microsoft Scam. Someone clamming to be from the IRS will call and tell you that you owe money on back taxes and must pay or go to jail. Do not let them access your computer remotely. Just give me a call if you have issues or this sort.
Microsoft Scam:
I hope everyone has heard about the Microsoft scam. Someone calls you saying they are from Microsoft and they need to fix your computer. They ask you to let them connect to your computer and then they have you. Then for a fee they can remove what they say you have and if you don't pay then they infect your system. Well now there is an IRS scam. Someone calls saying they are with the IRS and that you owe money. Do not let them fool you. If you have any questions please give me a call.
Backup:
I know everyone has a backup plan, right? Well if you don't you should. There are a bunch of easy backup programs. You can either backup on your computer, on a DVD/CD, external drive, or the cloud. For a small business that needs to backup I'd recommend Carbonite. Carbonite is the best online backup for the price. It is very easy to start and then you have the backup online when you need it and can access your files online.
For the personal computer I'd recommend pictures get backed up on DVD and a copy made and stored in a safe place. We don't have negatives anymore and if your pictures get deleted they maybe gone for good. Again the Carbonite program is the best. Just set it and forget it. Hope this information helps. Please give me a call if you have any questions. I'll be glad to help you setup your backup program today.
Carbonite is the best backup for the price.