Cryptolocker Virus Warning!

Recently there has been a dangerous new virus going around which poses significant risk to both personal and business computers alike. Cryptolocker, as it is commonly known, is a new virus variant which seeks to encrypt all useful files on a computer and then hold the user for ransom to unlock them. This virus preys…

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Clouds Are Made of Vapor

There’s been lots of discussion regarding cloud versus closet reliability.  I recall years ago when Microsoft ran a campaign about five “9”s referring to the reliability of cloud solutions.  Despite a few remarkable exceptions, the last few years have quieted these claims by Microsoft, Google and even Apple.  The web does fail.  And in lots…

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Rotate Your Second Display

Have you noticed how web content and computer displays are pointed in different directions? If you open almost any webpage on a laptop or desktop computer you’ll see blank white bands along the sides.  Even worse, you won’t see much vertical depth of content.  This is because most documents and web content scroll vertically; yet most displays…

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Windows XP End of Life

On April 8, 2014, Windows XP will have reached its end of life. What does this really mean for you? Well for one, there will be no more support from Microsoft. You may be able to find a technical article on your problem, but Microsoft will no longer field phone calls, answer e-mails, or respond…

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Secure Mobile Communications

Rod Coleman It seems mobile technology security has been fighting a losing battle lately.  This development could have a significant positive impact on tech privacy. The explanation: The Threat of SilenceThe solution:Silent Circle If you give it a try, post your experience here in comments:

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