by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 29, 2015 | Internet
With plenty of claims floating around about “the Cloud”, it’s no wonder many people find it somewhat confusing. Here are 8 misconceptions about the cloud. The Cloud; a buzzword that has been tossed around for many years into the vocabulary of...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 24, 2014 | Internet, Network, Office IT, Office Network
If you own a computer, chances are you are using a cloud service that holds your data. What exactly is the cloud and is the cloud secure? What is the cloud? At a high level putting your data or information on to the cloud means storing your stuff on someone...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 20, 2014 | Internet, Office IT, Security
A Zero-day Microsoft Windows Exploit CVE-2014-4114 has been found which impacts all versions of Windows. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. The Russian espionage group, known as the “Sandworm team”, are the prime suspects believed to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 12, 2014 | Internet, Security, Software
Browser toolbars entice you with safety and promised convenience. In reality, they should be avoided as much as possible. Here’s how to remove toolbars. Hopefully, your web browser doesn’t look like the one above. If so, something drastic is in order to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 19, 2014 | Internet, Security, Software
Adobe Flash player is an indispensable part of web browsing. Whether you’re watching Youtube videos, gaming online, or streaming videos, Adobe Flash will likely be necessary so be sure to keep it secure. What is Adobe Flash? According to Wikipedia: Adobe Flash...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 7, 2014 | Internet, Security, Software
Java is required by many applications and websites to work properly. It can also be exploited by criminals. Here’s why you should keep your java up to date. Many business users need it to run custom or legacy applications. Java is not just for gamers. It is...
