Best Time To Shop There’s a lot of hype around the holiday season being the best time to shop for a new computer. That’s great, but what if you don’t have loads of extra cash when you’re also buying presents for family and friends? When are other good times to purchase tech? Typically, Presidents’ Day […]
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Linux Servers Targeted by Latest Ransomware Variant Often times tech users fall into a common misconception, that one operating system is more secure than another. For instance, Windows is often perceived as less secure than Macintosh, or even Linux. Why? Because many cyber security threats, including ransomware, target Windows operating systems. Why? Because they have
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Ubuntu, iOS and Linux Users Don’t Need Security Software? PC Matic recently received feedback that if users transition to different operating systems (OS), there is no need for security software. This couldn’t be more false. Now, is the perfect time to clear up this misconception. Neither Linux, Ubuntu or iOS users are immune from cyber
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Linux provides a good alternative for those who hate Windows – but a conversion comes with potential issues.
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This story about Shellshock is the most important one of the week. Poking a big hole in the cloak of perceived invulnerability for Linux. And also impacts many accessories beyond the PC itself (e.g., IP cams, routers, etc).
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Using a dedicated machine is one approach to significantly improving the security of online opertations. I’ll examine the approach and alternatives.
Ask Leo: Time to Dedicate a Machine to Online Banking? Read More »