In a funny bit of news, related to my post the other day, it seems that Kaspersky has released a removal tool for the Java ‘Flashback’ trojan that deletes Mac users’ settings and breaks their computers. Good job, Kaspersky. We’re so proud of you.
Category: Tech Tips
Failed The Test
Yesterday I had to fix a Windows 7 laptop for a client. The mouse wasn’t working at all. The mouse cursor showed up on the screen, but wouldn’t respond to either the trackpad or an external mouse. Device Manager recognized it, but claimed to be unable to load the drivers. After poking around a bit…
How Insecure Are Your Passwords?
Go find out here: How Secure is My Password
Subject Matter
Email tends to feel like a conversation, which can lead us into bad habits, starting at the very beginning, with the Subject line. If you are emailing a friend, just to talk, a subject like like, “hey” or “hi” is okay. Not great, but acceptable. In a professional environment, though, and when emailing someone who…
What’s Plan C?
Every business should (though many do not) have a plan for how to keep operating in the case of some sort of emergency. Power outage, loss of Internet, fire, etc. What almost no one seems to have is a plan for if that plan fails, which it seems happens all too frequently. Your generator or…