May 20th 10 Posted by Jason Vasquez

facebook safety tips

Protect your identity – Be careful what information you post. Many thieves use social network sites for identity theft. Set your profile to “Private” – Change your privacy settings so that only your friends can see your profile, photos and wall posts. Keep your location general – Never post your exact address. Be selective with your photos – Manage photos in which you are... read more

May 13th 10 Posted by Jason Vasquez

wireless security 101

Do you have wireless internet access at home or in the office? Wireless networking products are so inexpensive, it seems just about anyone can set one up in a matter of minutes. Here in lies the danger. Many wireless routers you buy off the shelf are inherently insecure; they come wide open for anyone to connect to. What can you do to secure your wireless network?... read more

May 6th 10 Posted by Jason Vasquez

don’t use passwords

Yes, I am serious. We all have too many passwords to remember. A big security mistake is to use the same easy password everywhere. I recommend to my clients the use of ‘Pass Phrases’ or sentences. An example would be “Now is the time.” As a passphrase it would be typed out as ‘Nowisthetime.’ Pass phrases accomplish many tasks. Sentences are easier to remember than some long, cryptic password... read more

Apr 27th 10 Posted by Jason Vasquez

spring cleaning computers

This week I’d like to talk about how to maintain your computer from the inside out. As computers run all day long, their fans draw air in from the front and blow it out the back. This draws in dust, pet hair, and all sorts of ‘gunk’. I recommend every 6 months or so, to open up your computer case and vacuum out the dust. If this is left to build up, it will cause your computer to overheat and... read more

Apr 8th 10 Posted by Jason Vasquez

backup! backup! backup!

This is one of the most important topics when it comes to computers and technology. It is one of the first things I ask my clients about and yet one of the last things we all think to do. I am talking about backing up our computers. Think about how important the information on our computers is to each of us. For some it’s a lifetime of photos or music, for others it’s sensitive financial and business... read more

Mar 31st 10 Posted by Jason Vasquez

free software

The internet is filled with tons of FREE stuff. You can find free software for almost anything you want to do on your computer. Below are links to some of the most popular download sites on the internet. www.download.com – A great place to start www.alternativeto.net – Free and low cost alternatives for Win/Mac/Linux software www.tucows.com – an oldie but goodie www.majorgeeks.com – Nice resource... read more

Mar 25th 10 Posted by Jason Vasquez

facebook safety tips

Protect your identity – Be careful what information you post. Many thieves use social network sites for identity theft. Set your profile to “Private” – Change your privacy settings so that only your friends can see your profile, photos and wall posts. ... read more

Dec 17th 09 Posted by Jason Vasquez

new computer setup

The following are tips on how to setup a new computer: 1 – Install and update AntiVirus software. 2 – Install all Windows or Mac updates. 3 – Remove all the “Junk” software that came with your computer that you will not use. 4 – If you have wireless access, make sure you are using WPA or WPA2 security. If you have any trouble with the above items, feel free to give us a call to... read more