You updated your old PC anti-virus program, but now your PC is running slow. It may have short term memory loss. Here’s a way to get it back on the fact track. The Conflicker worm has become a celebrity, getting more press than a Lindsay Lohan midnight pleasure drive on the LA freeways. And it has everyone thinking about PC security, which is a good thing. So you update … [Read more...] about PC Short Term Memory Loss
The BoT (Biology of Technology) Blog
Spring PC Cleaning
Now that we made it past the April Fools virus scare and the cyber-world did not implode, it is a good time to do some PC spring cleaning. You can do this by updating your anti-virus program and doing a full scan. You should allocate several hours to do this scan. I suggest letting it run overnight. If you don’t have an anti-virus program or it is out-of-date, click … [Read more...] about Spring PC Cleaning
We Won’t Be April Fooled Again
The April fools virus is coming on April 1, 2009. Are you ready? This virus is called Conflicker Cabal and has received a lot of press, mostly because of the mystery surrounding exactly what it will do. Will it erase your hard drive? Will it steal your identity? Could it cause male erectile dysfunction? Or will it open our defensives to a devastating Cylon attack? … [Read more...] about We Won’t Be April Fooled Again
The Green Machine
Did you know that going green with your PC can save you some green? By powering down your PC or using power management correctly you can save up to $60 a year per machine. For the Planeteer that equals a half a ton of CO2 a year that will not be adding to global climate change. Go planet…and wallet! Turn off your PC and Monitor To maximize energy savings turn off your PC … [Read more...] about The Green Machine
A Dog Rescue Shows True Compassion
I know usually focus on the technology side of the Biology of Technology. However, this video was so moving I had to post it. At a time when so many use the high sounding doctrine of "personal responsibility" as an excuse to look the other way, here's a good Samaritan story from our animal friends. So the next time you are willing to throw someone under the bus even if … [Read more...] about A Dog Rescue Shows True Compassion
March Madness and Patch Tuesday
I realize that operating system patches are about as exciting as new plumbing. But if you can imagine your house without working pipes, you get a picture (and smell) of patch importance, especially if you are a Windows/Vista user. The patches coming down the pipe for March include a core update deemed critical to your PC’s operating system plumbing. … [Read more...] about March Madness and Patch Tuesday
PC In-security
We’ve all heard the stories of PC viruses, malware, and other cyber-nasties lurking the in the shadows of the information super highway. These nefarious entities exist for one purpose – to make your virtual life miserable. The only thing more intimidating than a PC virus is trying to come up with a defense to protect your PC. But there are things even the most non-techie … [Read more...] about PC In-security
Don’t Loose Face on Facebook
Social networking has past the threshold of becoming a part of the social fabric. Like Jeff Foxworthy’s “you know you’re a redneck when…” you can similarly say technology is part of the mainstream when… … [Read more...] about Don’t Loose Face on Facebook
A Fat Patch Tuesday
This past Tuesday (2/10/200) Microsoft released some critical patches for “Patch Tuesday” for all Windows users. Did you get it? What is Patch Tuesday you ask? It’s nothing like Fat Tuesday, that’s for sure. Patch Tuesday is the second Tuesday of each month, the day on which Microsoft releases security patches. Who knew? Like a Fat Tuesday party, the February Patch … [Read more...] about A Fat Patch Tuesday
Blogs Aren’t Blah
Think blogs are just a bunch of “blah, blah, blah” with rants about what’s wrong with the world, what they did today, or who’s doing what? While that may be true, it can also be a place for you to promote your business. And you can use your blog to tap into the power of social networking. Use your business blog to post to Facebook and other social sites. But first you've … [Read more...] about Blogs Aren’t Blah