As a computer repair technician, it is important to keep anti-virus software up to date because computers are regularly threatened by new viruses. Antivirus software needs regular updating and improvements because viruses and other malware are created every day. With up-to-date software, it will become almost impossible for hackers to hack a device. Antivirus software…
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Top 10 Things to Learn to Fix Computers
Are you interested in learning how to fix computers? Whether you want to start a career in computer repair or just be able to fix your own computer when it has problems, there are certain skills and knowledge that are essential. In this post, we’ll discuss the top 10 things to learn so you can…
A Lesson in Computer Viruses and how to deal with them (Part 2 of 2)
PART 2 OF 2 Last Blog I discussed what a virus is and how it multiplies. I also discussed why viruses are written and how they effect our lives. This column I will explain how to deal with viruses. How can you tell when a program is infected with a virus? You can’t,…
A Lesson in Computer Viruses and how to deal with them (Part 1 of 2)
PART 1 of 2 Computer viruses are now a part of life, thanks mostly to the technological advances in our environment. Large scale networks, such as the Internet, allow vast amounts of data to be exchanged; the perfect environment for a computer virus to spread. Expensive software drives consumers to resort to shareware (low…