Computer and IT Advice for PA Businesses and Organizations
Have you recently connected your computer to public WiFi in Uniontown, PA?
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You may want to think twice about using your laptop or smartphone on unsecured, free, public WiFi at restaurants and other locations. There are hidden pitfalls which could affect you regardless of whether you use your computer or smartphone on public WiFi in Uniontown, Connellsville, Greensburg, Pittsburgh, or anywhere in the world.
To learn how to avoid the dangers of public WiFi in Fayette County and beyond, click here!
Should I be afraid of ransomware infection? What can I do to prevent ransomware attacks at my PA business or organization?
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Ransomware has been all over the news this year. The latest ransomware targets in Pennsylvania and all over the US have included businesses, city government, police stations, and other municipalities.
Click here to learn how to prevent ransomware for your Pittsburgh or Fayette County area business!
Using the same computer password for all your Fayette County business’ online accounts because it’s easy to remember? Think again!
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While it seems like a great idea to use the same password so you won’t forget it and not need to write it down, you really are just asking for trouble, because you are only one data breach away from hackers using your same password to hijack all of your accounts.
Did you know that each version of Windows has a lifespan, and once it’s “end of life” your computer is in danger?
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Windows 7 will be end of life in just a few months, and that means no more security patches or other updates for your computer.
So what exactly IS ransomware – and more importantly, how badly can this type of malware attack negatively affect your Pittsburgh area business?
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Much like cancer, today’s ransomware attacks often go unnoticed during the initial stages of infection. But it’s too late once your systems are locked up and all your files are encrypted.
Have you ever looked inside your computer tower or behind your monitor? Dust everywhere!
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Dust is an overlooked enemy of all electronics equipment. It may seem harmless, but it acts like a blanket and can cause your equipment to run hotter, possibly overheat, and even fail catastrophically.
Don’t let dust kill your computer – click here to learn more!
Backups…how good are they? If your only copy of your files are on a USB stick, that’s not a backup. But there’s easy ways to do backups the right way for your Uniontown area business!
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Without backups your files are only one lightning strike or malware attack away from being lost for good! Your computer can fail or become infected, and USB sticks can be lost or stolen easily.
To learn more about how to do proper backups the easy way, click here!
CyberSecurity class is a week away!
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- Are you getting popups or struggling to browse the web?
- Is your antivirus software failing to remove malware?
- Does your wi- or network have connection issues?
- Have you been the victim of ransomware or identity theft?
Hey all, it's not too late to register for our upcoming Cyber Security class!
It's free for Fayette Chamber members and only $10 for non-members!
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
10:00am - 2:30pm
Fay-Penn Business Event Center
1040 Eberly Way
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
Register today by calling 724-466-4645 or send us an email with # attending and whether you're a chamber member or not!
Shared Folders Can Be Disasterous
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Today we had a service call to repair a broken shortcut. This shortcut icon was supposed to open a folder full of files on a nearby computer. It stopped working this week, and there appears to be no clear explanation why.
But what if the computer with the files croaks?
We asked the client the same question. In this case, the client is interested in upgrading to a better solution!
