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7 Steps to Securing a Microsoft Windows 7 computer. These steps can be used for a new or used system, and if you are attempting to secure an already used computer there is a chance the process could cause you to lose valuable data so first backup the computer. Backup: To guard against data loss a full backup or your hard drive is [...] MLD Services once again repaired a PC with a trojan/malware version of DNS redirect, which is a shame because the user could have saved themselves a lot of money by just updating Windows, their web browser, and running a full Internet Security suite. What are computer parasites? ‘Parasite’ is a shorthand term for “unsolicited commercial software.” Computer parasites are an unwanted program that gets installed on your computer which you never asked for, and which performs tasks for someone else’s profit.* Computer Parasites or unsolicited software can cause the following problems. Causes unwanted advertising pop ups. The following tips are intended to help you maintain your computer in top working condition. DO NOT turn your computer off with the power switch, use the Windows shut down feature. I see way to many people use this method. Why? Windows cleans up temporary files and cleanly closes programs as it shuts down, minimizing the [...] For a while MLD Services has been looking at online office applications to move away from desktop applications, and has been looking for a way to see which word processor might be up to the task. We have narrowed our choices down to three; Google Docs, Microsoft’s Live web apps featuring [...] This week has been a busy one, working on leads trying to find new clients, support of existing clients, trying to help a nine year old with homework, and the other tasks that life presents to all of us, but I wanted to take this time to present a few updates on what MLD Services will bring to our [...] Microsoft does spring new surprises now and then, for instance, it has launched the Silverlight 4 Beta client for Facebook. This opens a world of opportunity for developers to develop rich internet apps and high quality media that is visually stunning and more functional for the users. Silverlight Facebook client will enable snazzy Facebook interfaces that will hold users interest for a longer time than the default and rather boring white and blue Facebook interface. So there’s something for everyone in this Facebook [...] In an article by NSS Labs it appears that Microsoft is finally securing their web browser. Internet Explorer 8 may be the most secure browser available, but it is far from perfect. So keep your systems patched and your Internet security software updated. Matthew L Davidson |
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