As more and more individuals and companies are storing their data in the cloud, online attackers are focusing more of their efforts there, according to a report by Alert Logic. While the number of these attacks was four times higher in Europe than in the United States, people across the globe, especially business owners, need to be cognizant of the risk that storing applications and data in the cloud poses.
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Computer viruses may affect your computer in different ways, and most do not immediately result in a crashed hard drive. The earlier you recognize the virus, the more likely a professional will be able to perform a successful virus removal that restores your computer to normal again without lasting damage. Symptoms may begin appearing right away, but it is more likely that they will begin to appear within 3 to 6 weeks after exposure to the virus. Knowing what the symptoms of a virus are can help you to catch it early and get help.
Since technology and computers have become so integral to day-to-day living, technical malfunctions can create havoc in otherwise serene situations. One of the worst experiences for anyone who counts on his or her computer is an unknown computer virus. Often, a person would have to pack up their entire system in order to take it to a repair center to have the virus removed, but a mobile repair option could have your systemup and running in a tenth of the time. Virus removal is just one of the services that a mobile computer repair tech can fix.
With technology advancing as it is today and “hackers” becoming more and more clever every day with the viruses they create, owning a computer can sometimes prove to be more than challenging. The new FBI MoneyPak Virus, also known as a “rootkit” virus is unfortunately one of the negatives effects of our ever increasing technology. A rootkit virus is a very sneaky type of software, typically designed to perform behind the scenes on one’s computer. This type of virus is designed to hide the existence of certain programs from normal methods of detection and enables the creator of such viruses to access your computer and sometimes important personal and business information. (more…)
DEFINITION: A virtual machine (VM) is a software based, fictive computer. Virtual machines may be based on specifications of a hypothetical computer or emulate the computer architecture and functions of a real world pc.
“Virtual Machines” serve many purposes for home and business use in Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Woodland Hills, and beyond. In the field of computer repair I recently set up a virtual machine for a client that required Windows XP operating system to run various older programs that were not compatible with his current operating system of Windows 7. In this situation, a virtual machine was the perfect solution to my client’s problem as he did not desire to do a complete upgrade of all software being used. (more…)
One of the biggest headaches most of our Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Woodland Hills customers need our computer repair services for is computer virus removal. Mobile PC Medics can help you out by telling you what viruses to look out for and how to prevent them from infecting your computer! We’ll also give you some advice on how to make sure a computer virus is removed properly.
1. Different Types of Computer Viruses
Some of the most common computer viruses Mobile PC Medics come across in our computer repair services include worm viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, Rootkit viruses, and rogue security software. (more…)
Purchasing a new computer can be a difficult task for a person who is not familiar with electronics and technology. Computer technology changes almost on a daily basis, and sometimes it can be an overwhelming task for new or existing users in Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and Woodland Hills to setup their PC’s and devices.
Whether it is a computer or laptop, there are many options to choose from. There are memory and hard drives sizes, motherboard speed, video card quality, and sounds cards to pick from when buying a new pc or laptop. Microsoft also has many different versions of Windows to choose from that have different options for different needs of users of homes or businesses. (more…)
Spyware is a type of software that is installed on computers or laptops without the owner knowing. This software collects information about users that can sometimes be harmful and can be used to view user’s internet habits and preferences. Spyware can redirect internet browsers and slow down PCs, annoying many home or business users. Today’s computer users need to be aware of spyware and the effects it has on their computers.
Adware is another type of malware in a different classification than spyware. Adware is different than spyware in that it can be seen by users of programs that benefit from showing ads for free when using their software. (more…)
