This was sent by a client of mine. This spam is a Web page inside the browser that blocks any keys from the keyboard. The user can’t do anything. You can’t alt-tab into another app or close the window. If you ever get this, DO NOT CALL THE NUMBER ON THE SCREEN, under any circumstances. […]
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Web “virus” scam
Over the last couple of years, I have been asked to go help people affected by one of the worse and pernicious computer scam I have ever come across. It is pernicious because it is not that sophisticated but can bring a lot of problems. Typically a user would browse the internet, use a search […]
Continue ReadingWired v.s. Wifi internet
For many years I have been an advocate of wired networks. I have always believed that a signal travelling through a wire was more reliable than through the air. I experienced many frustrations because of weak WIFI signals, issues with distance to the router or signals blocked by walls. I also felt that juggling numerous […]
Continue ReadingLaptop as main computer
For years I have been using laptops as “second” computers. I am a big fan of desktops: column style or all-in-one. I like the upgradability, that you can fiddle with the inside and the PSU fan sound has a bit of a calming effect… not. My most recent main machines where a 27 inch i-Mac, […]
Continue ReadingBuying new v.s. Upgrading
The IT equipment landscape has dramatically changed over the last 20 years. I recall in the early 2000’s everyone relied on Moore’s law (co-founder of Intel), that states that CPU’s power should double every two years thanks to improvement in chip manufacturing. A computer became obsolete extremely quickly as gains in power and other capabilities […]
Continue ReadingSecurity at work and at home
Most IT conversations I have these days, with colleagues, clients or friends, involve security and cyber crime. It seems that during COVID lockdowns, people became more and more reliable on the Internet and connected services to get by and for everyday needs. The more we rely on technology, the more we must be aware of […]
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