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March 14, 2015 By Nate Forant

This Week in Tech News – 3/13/2015

SOBX Tech News

Every day we scour the Internet for the best stories in tech. Quite often we share this tech news on our Facebook page or via our Twitter account. We thought it might be a great idea, for those of you who may have missed those social shares, to read them on our site. So, without further ado, here are 10 stories we thought were tops for the week.

1. FCC Releases Full Net Neutrality Rules

2. Intenet Giants Issue Anti-spam, Anti-phishing Best Practices

3. Seattle Startup’s ‘Illuminating Piano’ Gets Big Boost From TODAY Show

4. Microsoft Reportedly Declines To Invest In $110M Round For Android OS-Maker Cyanogen

5. Working From Home Doesn’t Have To Cut You Off From Humanity

6. Cyber Attack Hits Madison, Wisconsin, After Police Shooting Of Tony Robinson

7. Almost 40,000 Medical Records Stolen In Hard Drive Heist

8. Seattle Police Dept. Hires Amazon VP As Top Tech Exec, Promising More Data-driven Crime-fighting

9. Apple, Microsoft Get Their FREAK Patch On

10. Apple Puts $50 million Towards Efforts To Build a More Diverse Tech Workforce

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Filed Under: Tech Tagged With: Tech News

February 27, 2015 By Nate Forant

This Week in Tech News – 2/23/2015

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Every day we scour the Internet for the best stories in tech. Quite often we share this tech news on our Facebook page or via our Twitter account. We thought it might be a great idea, for those of you who may have missed those social shares, to read them on our site. So, without further ado, here are 10 stories we thought were tops for the week.

  1. What The FCC’s Net Neutrality Ruling Means For You
  2. How To Quickly Delete All The Screenshots Clogging Up Your iPhone’s Storage
  3. Mozilla Patches 17 Security Holes with Firefox 36
  4. Kaspersky Tackles Critical Infrastructure with Embeddable System
  5. Apple Ordered To Pay $533 Million For Patent Infringement
  6. Top tech internships of 2015: How Facebook, Google, Apple, Microsoft and other giants rank
  7. Microsoft drops support for Facebook, Google chat from Outlook.com
  8. Hackers Spend 200+ Days Inside Systems Before Discovery
  9. Google teams with Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T on mobile payments, buys Softcard technology
  10. Lenovo Releases Superfish Removal Tool

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February 20, 2015 By Nate Forant

This Week in Tech News – 2/16/2015

SOBX Tech News

Every day we scour the Internet for the best stories in tech. Quite often we share this tech news on our Facebook page or via our Twitter account. We thought it might be a great idea, for those of you who may have missed those social shares, to read them on our site. So, without further ado, here are 10 stories we thought were tops for the week.

  1. New App That Simplifies Food Assistance, Healthcare Benefits To Help Millions Of Families In Need
  2. 10 Largest Billion Dollar Acquisitions in Tech
  3. Small Businesses Cite Security as Cloud Uptake Barrier
  4. Microsoft Pushes New Security Features on Outlook App
  5. Software maker K2 raises more than $100M to help businesses build custom applications
  6. Microsoft Adopts Cloud Privacy Standard
  7. Apple To Stock Up To 6 Million Watches For April Launch: WSJ
  8. Tech industry dominates list of top 25 highest-paying jobs in demand
  9. NSA Has Ability To Hide Spying Software Deep Within Hard Drives: Cyber Researchers
  10. What Apple is Missing about Cyber Security

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January 16, 2015 By Nate Forant

This Week in Tech News – 1/16/2015

SOBX Tech News

Every day we scour the Internet for the best stories in tech. Quite often we share this tech news on our Facebook page or via our Twitter account. We thought it might be a great idea, for those of you who may have missed those social shares, to read them on our site. So, without further ado, here are 10 stories we thought were tops for the week.

1. How To Make Technology Your Friend At Work

2. Google Makes Changes To Its Glass Project

3. How smartphones will change the experience of watching sports in a stadium

4.Department of Homeland Security Drops the Ball on Access Control

5. Microsoft Kicks Off 2015 with an All-Windows Patch Tuesday

6. White House Unveils Cyber-security Proposal

7. American, United Airlines Hit By Mileage-Loving Hackers

8. Facebook Will Now Share Amber Alerts On Your News Feed

9. Apple launches new privacy-oriented ‘Games for Kids’ section

10.Microsoft Hits Back in Row Over Windows Flaw Disclosure

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November 24, 2014 By Nate Forant

Windows 7 Comparison Chart

We put together this helpful, Windows 7 Comparison Chart to help you determine which version of Windows 7 you might need. Got questions?  Need help deciding which Operating System software to get? We’re here to help! Give us a call at 252-285-9592 and we’ll get you up and running.

Filed Under: Tech Tagged With: Microsoft

November 23, 2014 By Nate Forant

Securing Your Home Network

A protected home network means your family can use the Internet safely and securely.

Most households now run networks of devices linked to the Internet, including computers, laptops, gaming devices, TVs, tablets, and smartphones that access wireless networks. To protect your home network and your family, you need to have the right tools in place and confidence that family members can use the Internet safely and securely.

The first step is to Keep a Clean Machine and make sure all of your Internet-enabled devices have the latest operating system, web browsers, and security software. This includes mobile devices that access your wireless network.

Secure Your Wireless Router

A wireless network means connecting an Internet access point – such as a cable or DSL modem – to a wireless router. Going wireless is a convenient way to allow multiple devices to connect to the Internet from different areas of your home. However, unless you secure your router, you’re vulnerable to people accessing the information on your computer, using your Internet service for free, and potentially using your network to commit cybercrimes.

Here are ways to secure your wireless router:

  • Change the name of your router: The default ID – called a service set identifier” (SSID) or “extended service set identifier” (ESSID ) – is assigned by the manufacturer. Change your router to a name that is unique to you and won’t be easily guessed by others.
  • Change the pre-set password on your router: When creating a new password, make sure it is long and strong, using a mix of numbers, letters, and symbols.
  • Review security options: When choosing your router’s level of security, opt for WPA2, if available, or WPA. They are more secure than the WEP option.
  • Create a guest password: Some routers allow for guests to use the network via a separate password.  If you have many visitors to your home, it’s a good idea to set up a guest network.
  • Use a firewall: Firewalls help keep hackers from using your computer to send out your personal information without your permission. While anti-virus software scans incoming email and files, a firewall is like a guard, watching for attempts to access your system and blocking communications with sources you don’t permit. Your operating system and or security software likely comes with a pre-installed firewall, but make sure you turn on these features.

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Protect Yourself with these Tips:

  • Keep a clean machine: Having the latest security software, web browser, and operating system are the best defenses against viruses, malware, and other online.
  • Automate software updates: Many software programs will automatically connect and update to defend against known risks. Turn on automatic updates if that’s an available option.
  • Protect all devices that connect to the Internet: Along with computers, smartphones, gaming systems, and other web-enabled devices also need protection from viruses and malware.
  • Plug & scan: “USBs” and other external devices can be infected by viruses and malware. Use your security software to scan them.
  • Protect your $$: When banking and shopping, check to be sure the site is security enabled. Look for web addresses with “https://” or “shttp://”, which means the site takes extra measures to help secure your information. “http://” is not secure.
  • Back it up: Protect your valuable work, music, photos, and other digital information by making an electronic copy and storing it safely.

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November 22, 2014 By Nate Forant

This Week in Tech News – 11/21/2014

SOBX Tech News

Every day we scour the Internet for the best stories in tech. Quite often we share this tech news on our Facebook page or via our Twitter account. We thought it might be a great idea, for those of you who may have missed those social shares, to read them on our site. So, without further ado, here are 10 stories we thought were tops for the week.

 

CryptoPHP Offers Free CMS Plug-ins that Hide Backdoors 

Real-Time Threat Detection a Best Defense Against Targeted Attacks  

Google offers holiday Chromebook buyers 1TB free cloud storage 

City of London Police in Square Mile Cyber Terror Attack Warning 

Malware Authors Making a Payday Off Encryption 

How to Share Your Location in iOS 8 Messages 

Malware Grows as C&C Servers Drop; IoT Looms 

Cisco Launches Open-Source Security Analytics 

Apple launches iOS 8.1.1 to improve performance on older devices 

State Department KOs Email System After Suspected Breach 

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October 6, 2014 By Nate Forant

Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast – October Meet Up

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Don’t miss this month’s Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast happening on October 30th from 8:00 – 9:00 AM at The Fruit Bowl and Breakfast Bar in Morehead City!

About Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast

Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast is a monthly community-driven meeting for local (and visiting) technology-minded people. Each month attendees congregate over bacon, eggs and plenty of coffee to discuss topics like social media, digital marketing, design, programming, and ways to better their communities. Hope you’ll join us!

Social Media for Geek Breakfast

You can follow along with the Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast on Facebook or Twitter.  The official hashtag is: #GeekBreakfastSOBX

Upcoming Events

  • November 20, 2014
  • December 18, 2014

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Crystal Coast Geek Breakfast, Tech Tips

September 29, 2014 By Nate Forant

7 Tips for Protecting your Computer

7 Tips for Protecting your ComputerIn this day and age, you need to keep your computer and personal information safe. Hackers are out there and we all know that.  They will take your information and steal your identity.  Bank accounts, email, online shopping need to be kept safe at all times.  Changes to your passwords every 6 months aren’t mandatory, but we strongly recommended it.

7 Tips for Protecting your Computer

Protecting your computer from viruses and other threats isn’t difficult, but you must be diligent. Here are 7 tips for protecting your computer from viruses:

  • Install an antivirus program.  Installing an anti-virus program and keeping it up to date can help defend your computer against viruses. Antivirus programs scan for viruses trying to get into your email, operating system, or files. New viruses appear daily, so set your antivirus software to install updates automatically.
  • Install a malware program.  Many PC users just install an anti-virus. I strongly recommend installing both. There are different types of malware that include: infectious malware, web threats, concealment malware and mobile malware. McAfee might say that the total protection from them includes anti-malware, but I double checked and didn’t see it listed anywhere.
  • Don’t open email attachments, unless you’re expecting them.  Many viruses attach themselves to email messages and will spread as soon as you open the email attachment. It’s best not to open any attachment unless it’s something you’re expecting. Be especially wary of .exe files.
  • Keep your computer updated.  If you’re a PC user and use Windows, Microsoft releases security updates that can help protect your computer. Make sure that Windows receives these updates by turning on Windows automatic updating.
  • Use a firewall.‌ Windows Firewall (or any other firewall) can help alert you to suspicious activity if a virus or worm attempts to connect to your computer. It can also block viruses, worms, and hackers from attempting to download potentially harmful programs to your computer.
  • Use your browser’s privacy settings.  Being aware of how websites might use your private information is important to help prevent fraud and identity theft. If you’re using Internet Explorer, you can adjust your Privacy settings or restore the default settings whenever you want.
  • Use a pop-up blocker with your browser.  Pop-up windows are small browser windows that appear on top of the website you’re viewing. Although most are created by advertisers, they can also contain malicious or unsafe code.  A pop-up blocker can prevent some or all of these windows from appearing.  The Pop-up Blocker feature in Internet Explorer is turned on by default.
  • Turn on User Account Control (UAC).  When changes need to be made to your computer that requires administrator-level permission, UAC notifies you and gives you the opportunity to approve the change. UAC can help keep viruses from making unwanted changes.

Let Us Help

With hackers, identity theft, viruses, etc. being on the rise and technology changing daily, PC owners should stay on top of keeping their computers virus and malware free.  If you need help with anything related to viruses, don’t hesitate to contact us!


About Us

SOBX Tech is Eastern North Carolina’s leader for computer services, computer repair, software installations and software upgrades.  SOBX Tech serves the Southern Outer Banks community and surrounding areas. Located in Eastern North Carolina, along North Carolina’s beautiful Crystal Coast, we’re happy to provide on-site service in your home or business, at no extra charge!

 

Filed Under: How To Tagged With: Tech Tips

September 26, 2014 By Nate Forant

This Week in Tech News – 9/26/2014

SOBX Tech News

Every day we scour the Internet for the best stories in tech. Quite often we share this tech news on our Facebook page or via our Twitter account. We thought it might be a great idea, for those of you who may have missed those social shares, to read them on our site. So, without further ado, here are 12 stories we thought were tops for the week.

  1. GeekWire Radio: How Drones Are Changing The World of Photography
  2. Signaling Post-Snowden Era, New iPhone Locks Out N.S.A  
  3. Apple Shows How iPhones Are Tested In Wake Of  Bendgate
  4. GM Appoints First Cybersecurity Chief  
  5. Apple’s New iPhone 6 TouchID Hacked, as Usual
  6. Apple: iPhone 6 Plus Bending Problem Is Extremely Rare
  7. Tech Savvy Doesn’t Mean Tech Skilled
  8. FBI Warns Public About New IC3 Email Scam 
  9. Apple Pulls IOS 8.0.1 Update After Users Rep
  10. Home Depot Hack Is Letting Criminals Drain Money From People’s Bank Accounts

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