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The much awaited Windows 7 launch date (Oct 22) is rapidly approaching. There’s been a fair amount of hype about this new Operating System from Microsoft (well deserved, in my opinion) so now we have to start looking at our options. Simply put, we have three basic options. One, buy a new computer with this new OS installed. Two, upgrade an existing computer. Three, do nothing. (more…)
Archive for September, 2009
Windows 7 – Upgrade or Not
Monday, September 28th, 2009New Malware Threat
Monday, September 14th, 2009By Roger G. Best
Among the most current threats is a particularly nasty variety of malware is known as Antivirus Pro 2010. This is another iteration of an old trick. The threat is slightly different, as is what it actually does on your system, but it’s an ugly little beast any way you look at it. Here’s the skinny on what it does and how it tries to “get” you. (more…)
Blogging and Security
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009By Roger G. Best
I’ve become a big fan of blogging and I have to admit that I’ve suggested that a number of my clients begin to make plans to being doing a regular blog. Blogging has lots of advantages. But I have to admit that those recommendations have prompted a lot of questions. The questions range from time issues to security, with a lot in between. Since I’ve been a bit if a security hound for much longer than I’ve been a blogger, I decided to address the security issues first. (more…)
Measurements that Matter
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009By Roger G. Best
One of the biggest questions I’m presented with is dealing with making an on-line presence more than just a brochure that is viewed on-line every once in a while (my words, not necessarily theirs). They will ask me questions about how do drive traffic to their site, or a similar question. And, let’s face it, we don’t spend all that time and money to develop/maintain the site just because we want the bragging rights of saying we have one. We do it in hopes that “if you build it, they will come”. I’ve heard that somewhere before. But, it’s important to look beyond “hits” or “visits” when we evaluate the effectiveness of a web site. Let’s look at a few things that can help us focus on what’s really important. (more…)