By John Dodge
It’s been almost eight years since I acquired my last desktop computer. It’s time to go shopping for a new one and wade through dozens of models with long unmemorable names and figure out a configuration amid infinite variations.
Dodge Retort: Buying a Long Overdue Desktop Read More »
By Steve Bass
You’re at Starbucks, busy working on your Facebook page. Bad news: The guy at the next table is a hacker, and he’s also working on your Facebook page. Sit tight, I have a few ways for you to make yourself invisible to hackers.
TechBite: A Very Serious Threat Read More »
This week we have TDL4 rootkit analysis; four new rogues: ScanDisk, Internet Security Suite , Security Inspector 2010 and Ultra Defragger; phony game cracks, keygens and video tutorials and a “see who deleted you on Facebook” app scam.
Malware Minute: Survey Scams & Facebook Users Targeted Read More »
By Leo Notenboom
For some reason many people’s gut reaction to a malware infestation is to consider a new machine. That’s just … wrong.
Ask Leo: Massive malware infection…time for a new machine? Read More »
By Bob Rankin
What’s the deal with online college courses… how can they be offered for free? Is there some catch involved, and will I get actual college credit if I take free online college classes?”
Bob Rankin: Free Online College Courses Read More »
PC Pitstop Newsletter – November 2010 Read More »
By Bill Pytlovany
Last month I wrote about problems caused by the security company McAfee. An update from McAfee falsely accused my WinPatrol program of being a dangerous Trojan. A slow response from McAfee cost some business but mostly hurt our reputation for over a week. I’ve had a number of people ask me how things were going since this annoying experience.
Bits from Bill Pytlovany: Beware over ambitious clean up programs Read More »
By John Dodge
When three of your computers start acting up, you look for the common culprit. By acting up, I mean slow to a crawl or shut you out of key applications.
Dodge Retort: McAfee Hassles Read More »
About three years ago, PC Pitstop hired a new developer that was about 25 years old. I met him in Myrtle Beach shortly after we hired him and we were at the bar chewing the fat. Some how the conversation turned to backing up your system.
How Good is OnLine BackUp? Read More »
Topics this week: Newly discovered rogue security threats, search engine poison, important Adobe Reader updates, and more.
Malware Minute: New Rogue Security Threats & Search Poison Read More »