The first question I hear from people is ” Which Antivirus Should I Use “ So let me state software is not the only solution because people still need to engage the area between their ears before clicking or tapping on their devices. Think before you click When we combine the two elements of thinking about what we are doing and software this can make for a marked improvement in device security. There is no one solution that fixes and protects all. I protect and use all of my Windows 10 devices with Defender and before that Security Essentials so between that and some good common-sense computing habits , such as using Google Chrome with an Adblocker , I have been well protected.
Continue ReadingInternet Explorer End Of Life & Windows 8 End Of Life News
If you are running Internet Explorer 8 , 9 or 10 Microsoft will not support these after the 12th Jan and you need to make the move to Internet Explorer 11. However if you are running Windows Vista you will get support however remember Windows Vista end of life support is April 2017 , that means there will be no more updates. Even though you may have Internet Explorer and it is an integral part of Windows you should be using Google Chrome as your browser of choice. Windows 8 – End Of Life If you are still on Windows 8 not 8.1 you need to upgrade to 8.1 through the Windows Store for Windows 8 users as Microsoft will no longer supply updates to Windows 8 so you will be vulnerable as Windows XP users are. You really should just make the move to Windows 10 if you are on Windows 8 as it is a much better operating system now.
Continue ReadingApple Computers & Surfing The Internet Issues
Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:””; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;}Apple computers are more secure with less security problems so when a pop up appears in the browser from the “anti hacking department of Apple” , should you be concerned ? No , you have visited a site that is having security issues as websites can become infected and then when you visit the site it tries to install on your computer On a Windows computer these infections may spread but on an Apple computer they will only infect your browser Some of these will also ask you to call a number – do not do that If you do call the number , they will try and get you to let them log onto your computer , then charge you as well as installing all sorts of other programs in the background So if you are on an Apple computer and this happens , what should you do ? Clear history Remove all website data – safari – preferences – privacy Remove any unknown extensions Run Malwarebytes… Read More
Continue ReadingMake The Switch To Google Chrome – Now Even Faster
Whether you are on a Windows computer or a Mac , Google Chrome has always been my browser of choice and now even more so. Google Chrome has had a “spring-clean”, making it faster and more efficient. The browser,has been updated to make pages load faster and scrolling smoother to save memory and power. One example is that, tabs are automatically restored from most viewed to least recently viewed, if you were to quit unexpectedly. If your computer is running low on resources, Chrome will stop restoring the rest of your tabs to save you memory. The other, more memory-saving technique is that Chrome can now detect when a webpage isn’t busy being used, and use the free time to clean up old, unused memory. To save power, Chrome will auto-pause Flash content that isn’t central to the webpage. According to the Google team, tests showed a saving of up to 15pc battery power. How to upgrade Google Chrome Feeling convinced, but don’t know how to upgrade manually? If you’re eligible, here’s how to get it going. If you’re on a computer, find the three-lined menu in the top right corner of Chrome , the hamburger menu. If there’s an… Read More
Continue ReadingGoogle Chrome – Another Feature Added To Help With Malware Prevention
Users of Google Chrome will start to see a red warning page when they are about to access a page on the internet that they think contains malware. Google – More Visible Protection Against Unwanted Software While people still need Internet Explorer which is an integral part of how Windows works , Google Chrome is a superior browser that can be easily reset if things to go wrong such as change in home page , pop ups appearing. How To Reset Google Chrome
Continue ReadingInternet Browsers Not Working As They Should – Here Are Some Suggestions
Occasionally you will have issues with browsers where errors will appear when you are browsing or you just cannot connect to the internet through a network issue. Lets look at some solutions. Are The Browsers Updated ? Are you running the latest version of the browsers ? Internet Explorer will update through Windows Update but Google Chrome and Firefox will require you to check through the menu How to update Firefox Google Chrome – go to About Google Chrome in the menu bar and it will check for you Reset The Browsers Reset the browsers to their default states Are You Infected With Malware ? Scan and check – try the ESET Online Scanner Problems With Add-Ons / Extensions Delete the extensions you have installed and if you really want to put them back add them in one at a time. Windows Updates Does windows update work ? Reset Network Settings Malware may have changed your network settings so you may need to reset your TCP/IP settings , or instructions – Click Here Connecting To The Internet What are your network settings for connecting , has malware altered them , check for a proxy server that may have “snuck in… Read More
Continue ReadingAdelaide Techguy On Radio – W/C 22nd Sept – Updated
iPhones & Microwaves Do Not Mix Don’t fall for the iOS 8 scam that gets you to put your iPhone in the microwave Details here Get Your Photos From An iPhone Or Android Device Onto Your Computer Android You will need the following piece of software installed Android file transfer Then just hook your device up and browse for your photos and videos Windows Go to Control panel and there is setting called Autoplay Go to the bottom and you will see your iPhone there and what actions need to happen when you want to import photos and videos.This should be changed to import photos via windows Google ChromeThe safest browser now has a tool to remove malware if you become infected through add ons or browser extensionsChrome Software Removal Tool This is similar to the tool for Internet Explorer and Windows, the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool that many forget about or do not know how to run How To Run The Malicious Software Removal Tool People appear to have less issues with Chrome than Internet Explorer and it has flash built in ( for viewing videos , ads etc ) Crap App Of The Week Crazy Super… Read More
Continue ReadingAdelaide Techguy On Radio w/c 16th Sept
iPhone 6 and 6 PlusLooking for an iPhone this Friday , you will have to queue and be early Online orders have slipped to 3 – 4 weeks Base your search around the city – I will be at the Telstra Store – Rundle Mall Pre orders with Apple have set a record at 4 million in 24 hours Apple sold as many iPhone 6 pre-orders in 24 hours as Microsoft/Nokia sold Lumia handsets in any two months of 2014. Some tips for Fridays changeover – back up your old phone through iCloud or through iTunes on your computer. The U2 ControversyApple gave all iTunes users a free U2 album last week now there has been such an outcry they have released a way for you to get rid of the albumRemove iTunes Gift Album Peoples iTunes purchases are always available for download , even if you were to lose your device , sign back in and your purchases are available for download. Google ChromeThe safest browser now has a tool to remove malware if you become infected through add ons or browser extensionsChrome Software Removal Tool This is similar to the tool for Internet Explorer and Windows, the Microsoft Malicious Software… Read More
Continue ReadingAdelaide Techguy Radio Notes For 19th Aug – Updated
Google is Helping You Avoid Malware Google Chrome is updating a setting that will tell you if you are about to download malware to your computer Google Phising And Malware Alerts Internet Explorer News Internet Explorer in Windows 8 will now stop suspect Java pages running when you have forgotten to keep java up to date. Microsoft To Block Outdated Java Adobe News Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash there are new versions as another security issue has been discovered. You need to keep them updated which can be done via the software or by downloading a new version from the Adobe website. Details Of The Adobe Issue Adobe Reader Download Link Adobe Flash Download Link Microsoft Office 365 I briefly talked about Microsoft Office 365 last week on radio and had listeners enquire about more details.$119 for 5 licenses for computers as against $400 plus for one license You also get to read and write word , excel and powerpoint on an iPad Details On Office 365 iPhone Rumours Will the new iPhone have a reversible usb to lightning cable ? Apple Plans reversible USB App Of The Week Normal developed by Stanford PHds and will tell you which apps are… Read More
Continue Reading