SUPERAntiSpyware’s New Feature: Portable Scanner
I was just checking out the SUPERAntiSpyware website and was happy to see that they've added a new tool, for computer technicians and average computer users, alike. It's the SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner. Read the rest of this entry »
Windows 7 List of Services
Here is a partial list of services in Windows 7, along with their respective descriptions:
ActiveX Installer (AxInstSV)
Provides User Account Control validation for the installation of ActiveX controls from the Internet and enables management of ActiveX control installation based on Group Policy settings. This service is started on demand and if disabled the installation of ActiveX controls will behave according to default browser settings.
Application Experience
Processes application compatibility cache requests for applications as they are launched Read the rest of this entry »
WARNING: Fake Antivir Rogue Antivirus
I just want to provide a quick warning about what I witnessed on a customer's computer, yesterday. In the last two weeks, I've received at least ten calls regarding fake alerts and rogue antivirus programs infecting peoples' computers.
Until yesterday, it was always some no-name program like "Win Antivirus", "PCAntiMalware", "XP Antivirus Protection" or "Antivirus 2009". Yesterday was different, though. This one had actually taken the name "Antivir", which, in reality, is a trusted antivirus program, offered by a company called "Avira". Read the rest of this entry »
MyCleanPC.com and DoubleMySpeed.com are Scams
As a geek and a friend to my customers, I have to let you know about the heavily-advertised MyCleanPC.com and DoubleMySpeed.com computer cleaning scams.
I had posted an article, a while back, about the FinallyFast.com commercials and related products. Just as I had suspected, this was a scam to install rogue security programs and spyware on your computer. Read the rest of this entry »
Computer Technician Secret: Remove Spyware and Viruses
Most technicians are probably against having this information posted publicly. However, I'm an information guy and I enjoy passing along a computer secret, every now and then. Of course, this information is secret to some and common knowledge to others. Keep in mind, this entry refers to removing files that are buried fairly deep inside Windows. Don't attempt any of this if you don't feel confident in doing so. Use this information at your own risk. [read the rest of this article] Read the rest of this entry »
Three Must-Have Programs for Windows
From setting up new computers to cleaning up and organizing older computers, there are five three must-have Windows-based programs that I pass along to my customers. [read the whole story] Read the rest of this entry »
Which Computer Security Products Do You Use?
Angelo PC is interested in knowing which computer security products are the most-widely used. Please vote in the poll. Choose all of the products that you currently use. Read the rest of this entry »
TrendMicro: New Adobe Zero-Day Exploit
Please visit TrendMicro to read more on this exploit!
Trend Micro threat analysts were alerted to the discovery of a zero-day exploit that affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.1.3 and earlier versions (CVE-2009-3459). Trend Micro detects this as TROJ_PIDIEF.UO. This .PDF file contains an embedded JavaScript, which Trend Micro detects as JS_AGENTT.DT. This JavaScript is used to execute arbitrary codes in a technique known as heap spraying. In addition, there is a possibility that a future variant may be created that does not use JavaScript to exploit the said vulnerability.
Read more: http://blog.trendmicro.com/new-adobe-zero-day-exploit
New Facebook Fan Page for Angelo PC
Just wanted to let everyone know that the Facebook fan page for Angelo PC is up and running. There's not a lot of content, now, but I'll add new stuff as I find it. Read the rest of this entry »
Online Jobs Guaranteed to Make People Hate You
FoxNews.com published this slideshow on Online Marketing Jobs that will Leave You Friendless. Definitely worth a quick view. Many of the jobs listed are notoriously shady. The article sheds a little light on things you need to avoid. Read the rest of this entry »
