Browsing Category “Security”

• A Word About Total Protection Software

  Posted on January 30th, 2008 by Brian Reich

  My friend Dan over at Outsmart Technology wrote a fantastic article about choosing the right antivirus package. As a followup to Dan's article and my own article yesterday explaining what a virus is and how your computer actually becomes infected, I wanted to voice my opinion about so-called "total protection"…

• Computer Viruses Explained

  Posted on January 29th, 2008 by Brian Reich

  It happens at least once a week: a client, friend, or relative calls me in a panic and proceeds to explain, often in colorful terms, that their computer is acting strangely and they're afraid that they've caught a virus. I listen calmly, then make a trip to their home…

• Configuring Windows Automatic Updates

  Posted on July 13th, 2007 by Brian Reich

  In a previous post I talked about the importance of keeping your software current by installing patches and updates. Microsoft, in an effort to make this process as painless as possible, has made updating an integrated part of their operating systems. This article will explain how to turn on automatic…

• The Basics, Part 2: What are Software Updates

  Posted on July 13th, 2007 by Brian Reich

  Computers are just like any other complicated mechanical or electronic device: they require periodic maintenance. A car, for example, should have its oil changed every three months or three thousand miles to keep the engine running smooth and healthy. But unlike a car which does one job and does it…

• The Basics, Part 1: What’s a web browser?

  Posted on July 11th, 2007 by Brian Reich

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