by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 4, 2013 | Security, Software
Anti-Virus Updates Ending for Windows XP. In our previous article on Microsoft ending support and updates for Windows XP, we described what made Windows XP so commonly used and the dangers of continuing to run it after April of 2014. Microsoft has put another nail in...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 25, 2013 | Security, Software
CryptoLocker is becoming the most malicious ransomware (a virus that holds your data ransom) of 2013 since your data is forever lost without a solid backup copy or shadow copy. Here is a summary of what it does and how you can protect yourself. What does it do to my...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 24, 2013 | Office IT, Software
Every business owner wants to be sure their data is protected 24 hours a day. Since its introduction in 2009 Microsoft Security Essentials has been the go to free anti-virus solution for users running Windows Operating systems. It’s popularity was due to being...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 30, 2013 | Software
How to Run A Virus Scan on Windows. The easiest and most efficient anti-virus available for Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 is Microsoft Security Essentials. The software is free, simple and doesn’t bog down your computer like other anti-virus programs. If you...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 28, 2013 | Software
Tips on Speeding Up a Slow Computer. A slow computer is not just a pain to work with but it can drastically slow down your productivity at home or in the office. There are almost an unlimited number of reasons your computer is running slowly. If the slowness started...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 24, 2013 | Repairs and Upgrades, Software
The clock is ticking for computers still running Windows XP. As of April 8th 2014, Microsoft will no longer be releasing updates for Windows XP. What does this mean for your office or home computers still running Windows XP? Your office or home computers are at risk...
