Security
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 »
Tough Day for Twitter and Facebook
Just a real quick post, this morning. It looks like Twitter and Facebook are both experiencing some site problems. I can't tell whether or not Facebook's problems are due to a cyber attack, but FoxNews.com is reporting that Twitter was indeed hacked. Read the rest of this entry »
Web of Trust (WOT) Teams with Panda Security
In an email only release, this morning, the folks at Web of Trust (WOT) announced that they've teamed with Panda Security, to offer co-branded versions of WOT's community-driven internet security browser add-ons (that's a mouthful). Their goal is to make surfing and shopping much safer experiences. Read the rest of this entry »
Erin Andrews Video Clip May Infect Your PC
Thinking about searching for the video clip of ESPN's Erin Andrews undressing? Not so fast!
The recently-leaked video clip of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews undressing, filmed through a hotel room peephole, may be a cloaked attempt to infect your computer with a virus. Just a word of warning. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Remove Ascentive PC SpeedScan Pro
This is just a quick update to a post I had originally published, just a few weeks back. This post is for people who need to know how to remove Ascentive PC SpeedScan Pro and all the garbage that comes with it. Read the rest of this entry »
ASU Website Lists Students’ Names And Email Addresses
Back in January of last year, I contacted Angelo State University (ASU) to alert them to a potential problem, regarding the privacy of their students. Their website's student directory had listed every student, by name, including their "ASU" email address. I was a little astonished to see that they would care so little, not only about the privacy of their students, but that they would offer-up this large list of email addresses to any spammer that wanted them. Read the rest of this entry »
Screensavers, Smileys and Toolbars, Oh My!
When you touch a hot stove and pull your hand away, do you need to be told not to touch it again? My guess is no. Then why is it so hard for people to resist installing smileys, toolbars and screensavers, even after they've been told how bad they are? Read the rest of this entry »
