Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Criminals and security researchers are constantly prodding and testing the code, looking for flaws that can allow a “computer hacker” to take control of a computer or steal valuable data.
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Why You Need to Rank #1 on Google
Have you ever wondered why your website doesn’t bring you any sales? Are your competitors more visible when you search for your “product” or “service”? Did you know that 73% of all activity online is in one way or another related to local content?
Worthy Ideals
The progressive realization of a worthy ideal - this is the definition of success, by one of the great masters. In...
What’s Your Workspace and Desk Look Like?
Every modern home office and small business relies on technology, and thus a desk to put it on. Every office setup is unique, and personalized. Some are more messy or organized than others.
Have You Heard of SOPA?
You’ve heard of SOPA, right? This is a bill in the U.S. that will make it really easy for the government to shutdown websites that they THINK are illegal, etc. If you aren’t aware, you really should be, as it could potentially touch us all. GoDaddy initially supported SOPA, and the Internet community has lashed out at them, causing GoDaddy to reverse their decision on the issue.
Learning is an On-going Process, Even for the Experts!
[this post is inspired by Dennis Houseknecht, a Nerd in West Virginia] Sales is not a 4-letter word (really, count...
Big, Hairy & Audacious Imagineering
https://youtu.be/i_5clS45uAE Hi! Start of a new year - Happy New Year! Don’t believe the prognosticators, the Mayans...
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Vulnerability and How to Protect Your Network
Most routers released in recent years are at risk, due to a vulnerability discovered in the WPS feature, which makes it easy for people to connect their computers to the router without having to get very technical about it, but – it turns out – security was sacrificed for simplicity, as an attacker can gain full access to the network by using a brute force attack.
DynDNS free service alternative
DynDNS no longer offers a free service. Most nerds and many of our clients over the years have used the great free (as well as pro) services of DynDNS. Many of our clients only need the single hostname service to a single location for access to webcams at home, for example.
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