Unraveling the Mystery of Malware
Malware is everywhere. You can’t really escape it. In fact, 85% of all malware is distributed via the web.
Service: You Get What You Pay For…
“You get what you pay for.”. It’s a phrase that’s been around for ages and I’m sure you are familiar with it. But do you truly know what it means? The phrase gets used a lot, but like most “catchphrases”, people don’t typically give it any real thought.
Holiday Hours 2014
Just a note to inform you of our closings during the holiday season, while we enjoy time with friends & family. We hope that you take this time to do the same, and enjoy the holidays! For our commercial clients, emergency service will be available by sending a request to support@geek-easy.com or using the telephone code for our emergency service line. Emergency services on the holidays will incur additional fees. Thanksgiving We will closed from 11/27/14 to 11/30/14. We will re-open 12/1/2014 at normal business hours. Christmas We will be closed from 12/24/14 to 12/28/14. We will re-open…
Why are Backups Critical?
If you’ve been following our posts & articles, you know that the crew at Geek Easy Computers are huge fans of backing up your data regularly. We feel that it is important enough to remind you at least weekly, to make sure YOUR data is backed up. With the latest round of vicious malware and ransomware, it’s even more critical to make sure your important files are backed up in multiple locations.
Networking 101: Routers & Switches
Networking can be confusing. With all the hardware, protocols, cabling, requirements and features, it can be easy to get confused. Geek Easy Computers wants to make your technology easier, so we put together another informative post to hopefully clear up some of the confusion.
Internet 101: Domain Names
What is a domain name? A domain name is a memorable, assigned/leased space on the internet that translates to machine recognizable unique IP addresses. The domain name you purchase should be pointed at your website, and any other web-accessible resources you have at your availability (such as email @yourdomainname.com or eccommerce site (ex. store.yourdomain.com)).
Windows XP: Preparing for the End
Geek Easy Computers knows that many of our readers are Windows XP users. In our mission to make your technology easier, we have prepared this article to help you understand what exactly is happening when Windows XP reaches “end of life”, and why you should prepare for it before the actual date.
The Bitcoin Phenomenon/Digital Currency
Digital currency (such as Bitcoin) is a form of currency that only exists online or in the “digital world. It acts as an “alternative currency”. At this time, alternative digital currencies are not produced or endorsed by government backed financial institutions or backed by any specific national currency. These are also called “cryptocurrencies”. Since Bitcoin is the currently most popular, i’ll use it as the example.
The Death of Windows XP
You’ve seen it in the news. Geek Easy Computers has posted about it. April 8, 2014. But what does it truly mean for you, the consumer? The “Death” of Windows XP: Demystified!
