Posts By: Brian

So…you’ve purchased yourself a nice new Mac and you’re wondering what you need to do to protect it?  If you are used to running Windows computers…you, most likely, may be used to using antivirus and constantly needing to update Windows as well as software that you’ve installed.  You may have even fallen for those “Speed… Read more »

Windows 10 has brought about quite a few changes.  One of them…is how Windows Security Updates are delivered.  For instance…you can no longer turn off, or even pick and choose, which updates you would like to install.  Also, Windows Update Delivery Optimization is a feature where your internet bandwidth is used to push updates to… Read more »

Today…Windows 10 has finally made its official release.  From what I have been hearing…and reading across the internet…is that some are getting a Blue Screen stating “Something Happened” and have had to restart the installation.  Others…are stating that the installation took just under 30 minutes and all is good.  This article gives a really good breakdown… Read more »

So, if you are like me…you like to watch the videos that others post into your Facebook newsfeed.  Have you ever clicked to play a video…and…it told you that you either needed to UPDATE or INSTALL Adobe Flash Player before you could watch the video? Well, if you see this type of message, do NOT… Read more »

With all of the crazy ways that malware/adware/viruses and potentially unwanted programs can sneak their way into your computer, this article provides the keys to staying safe online and to keep your computer safe. These are the very tools that I am here to give to my clients as well.  I not only clean up… Read more »

These days, your wireless router is so much more than just a way to connect to the internet.  This article explains some really cool features one can do with their router.  Setting up Guest Accounts, Parental Control, Storage Setup…to name a few. The best routers available are so much better than the routers of yesterday.  Keeping our… Read more »

So…you find yourself either downloading or updating a current program…BUT…you want to make sure no UNWANTED toolbars, add-ons, or programs sneak their way in with it.  This link will show you how to avoid installing any “piggyback” software that, in the past, you may have unknowingly allowed into your computer. I find many computers that… Read more »

These days, there is so much that one must do to help protect their computer from getting infected.  One thing is for certain: over 98 percent…that is not a typo…over 98 percent of infections that make their way onto your pc are because something the user did, engaged with…or failed to do. During updates or… Read more »

Now…if you are looking for a course that will introduce you to the basic concepts of computing and to teach you how to use computers efficiently at home AND at work…follow this link and sign up for the free courses given at Alison.com. The ALISON IT: COMPUTER TRAINING SUITE is just the type of involved course to really… Read more »

You’ve come to the right place.  If you are like many others:  able to power on the computer, get around the web a little, send an email to a friend…but…you REALLY want to be able to navigate around Windows and the Internet a bit more comfortably.  Maybe you just want to sit down and learn… Read more »