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FBI Virus and Ransom Ware On The Rise

Posted on October 16, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

After experiencing a period with lower virus activity, the tables are beginning to turn and ransom ware like the FBI virus is becoming more and more common. Virus activity is beginning to take a leap as we approach the holiday shopping season. We see it happen year after year. During this period, many people opt to online for doing a good majority of their Christmas shopping. Virus hijackers like to take advantage of the extra online traffic by writing new virus code and infecting thousands of sites in order to get there wares out into the wild.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: exe hijacker, FBI virus, ransom ware
Posted in Virus and Malware

Which Browser Works Best with Windows?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Safari. There are a lot of web browsers available, and many people wonder which one is really best for their computer. The answer for that, of course, depends on the kind of computer you own. If you have a PC though and are running a Window’s operating system, then you have several options to choose from.

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Tagged with: browsers, web, windows
Posted in Web browsers

Christopher Columbus Computer Repair $99.00 Special !

Posted on October 11, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

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Tagged with: 99, repair, special
Posted in Computer Geeks Specials

When to Hibernate or Sleep Your Computer.

Posted on October 11, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

“Lullaby, and good night, go to sleep my dear baby.” While most people probably do not sing that song to their computer as they put it to sleep, making your computer sleep is a common practice among computer owners. Most of the time, you can put a computer to sleep either by leaving the computer on for a certain period of time or by performing an action, such as shutting the lid or quickly pressing the power button.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: computer, Hibernate, Sleep mode
Posted in Maintaing Your Computer

Internet Explorer 9 – Why It Is Only for the PC

Posted on October 10, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Mac versus PC. The debate has been going on for several years. Regardless of the reason for choosing a Mac, if you own a Mac, you might be wondering why you can’t download the current update of Internet Explorer on your new computer. The answer is simple: Mac’s come with Safari.

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Tagged with: Internet Explorer 9, Mac
Posted in Web browsers

Why Internet Explorer Browser Updates Are Necessary

Posted on October 9, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Updates are created for software for many reasons. One of these reasons is for compatibility, one is for functionality, and one is for appearance, to name a few. Internet browsers require updates fairly regularly because of how risky the internet can be, but also because of how often it changes. Web developers make changes to their websites regularly. If browsers do not keep up, users won’t be able to access these sites, which is what makes the browser useless.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: browser, Internet explorer, Updates
Posted in Web browsers

How does Windows 8 compare to previous versions? What do I gain or lose?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Windows 8 Compared to Older Versions

 

“The grass is always greener on the other side” or so the saying goes. But is it really? Is newer, bigger, and better always bigger and better? Sometimes it is, other times, it isn’t. In this case, it may not be. Windows 8 will be released soon, and many consumers have their doubts that this operating system will be any more of a success than Vista was. A look at the following features might help you decide whether or not Windows 8  is an operating system that you want on your computer.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: compare, windows8
Posted in Windows 8

The Differences Between PCs and Macs What should I buy?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

The war between fans of PCs and fans of Macs has been almost as longstanding as the two companies have co-existed. Despite the number of die-hard fans on both sides, there remain a large number of people who are either undecided or who genuinely don’t know the difference between the two.

 

Without getting too technical, because the actual programming for the two machines is considerably different, this article will attempt to outline some differences between PCs and Macs that may be of interest to consumers.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: Mac, PC
Posted in PC or Mac

Understanding Cyber Crime, How prevalent is it?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Many have likely heard the terms “cyber crime” or “cyber terrorism” tossed about in the media or online, but many still do not know what exactly cyber crime is, or how it concerns them. Just like regular crime, there are different degrees of cyber crime. Something as simple as spam e-mails, are illegal in some instances, though, thanks to more sophisticated spam filters being created and employed by email services, is fast becoming a thing of the past.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: Crime, Cyber
Posted in Security

The Advantages of Owning a Tablet Computer VS. a Laptop PC.

Posted on October 8, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Technology has come a long way in a very short amount of time. Since the invention of cell phones and laptop computers, manufacturers have been trying to find a way to blend the two technologies. Perhaps the most highly debated product of this union of technologies is the tablet.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: laptop, tablet
Posted in Tablets

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