“I do a scan every week and I don’t detect any viruses! How can my computer suddenly get one?” We do hear that one a lot. There is a common misconception that if you have an anti-virus software installed on your computer, you will not get viruses and will always be virus free. Everyone is [...]
Announcing the PC Ninja data recovery service
We are proud to announce our partnership with DTI Data. Our partnership allows us to offer flat rate data recovery services for – Malfunctioning Hard Drive Data Recovery – RAID System Failures – Server Corruption and Failures – Virus Corruptions and Deletion – Damage from Lightning, Flood, and Fire – Employee Sabotage or Deletions – [...]
Spam messaging that looked like it originated from my email
Here is a good Q&A from the Reading Eagle’s Sunday Technology section: Question: Somehow everyone on my email list has received a spam message with a link to a Viagra ad — and the email looks like it came from me. I also got one that looks like it came from a friend of mine. [...]
This is how you get hacked online …
Here is an example of how you can get yourself hacked: 1) You get an email message from an online provider that you use all the time e.g. from a Facebook, Hotmail, Gmail, your bank etc. It looks official, realistic and seems to come from a legit person from within the company (webmaster, security team, [...]
5 money saving apps for your smartphone
This is a useful podcast from Crown Financial Ministries about 5 money saving apps for your smartphone. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] (thanks to a family member for sending me the link)
Turn your Windows 7 laptop into a WiFi hotspot
For Windows 7 users, here is a way to turn your laptop into a WiFi hotspot. Note that you would need a compatible/ updated Windows 7 wireless network adapter driver. To date, brand names like Atheros, Broadcom and Realtek have been known to work. (Most of the newer laptops come with the above brands.) 1. [...]
Web monitoring and control for your kids
If you are looking for ways to control and restrict your kids from unwanted content; or to ensure that your kids are surfing the web safely, here is a good software for your Windows or Mac computer. It’s a free downloadable software called K9 Web Protection. K9 Web Protection allows you to thoroughly monitor and [...]
Free seminar: Computing in the 21st century
In addition to our PC Ninja Learning Series, we are holding a free one hour seminar. You can choose from three different dates. Date: Nov 2nd, 3rd or 4th Time: 5.30-6.30pm Title: Computing in the 21st century Using a computer doesn’t need to be a chore or stress you out. Learn how to make your [...]
WiFi standards: what’s available …
A number of customers have asked me what’s the data rate and wireless range for the different wireless (WiFi) standards. Here is a useful reference table that might help answer those questions. Type Frequency Data Rate Indoor Range Approx Range [802.11a] 5 Ghz 54 Mbps ~35 meters ~100 meters [802.11b] 2.4 Ghz 11 Mbps ~38 [...]
