posted by mike under general
SOPA Act
Please watch this video. It explains SOPA and Protect IP relatively clearly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhwuXNv8fJM
posted by Mike under general
Virus Information
Recently, we've come across a downloader that comes into computers through MyspaceIM. It uses Java so if there are Windows user accounts that have denied access to installing applications, it will still get through.
Our recommendation is to not use MyspaceIM and to be careful as to what Facebook and Myspace send you. If it looks suspicious, it is probably malicious.
posted by Mike under general
Another Fake AV
Yet another fake antivirus/utility has surfaced. This time in the form of a hard drive utility. If you get messages saying your hard drive has errors or it has crashed (and you are in windows), chances are you have it.
Bring it in for a free diagnostic :)
posted by Mike under general
Comcast DNS Issues
Comcast is currently experiencing DNS issues. What is a DNS? It converts the web address (www.anything.com) to a string of numbers (four (4) octets known as an IP address) to make going to websites easier.
You can change the DNS to 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4 within your control panel to get it to work. Those listed servers are Google's DNS servers and they do work better overall in our opinion.
If you require assistance with this, please give us a call at (219) 218-9323 or (219) 374-6663.
posted by Mike under general
A heads up...
New virus threat, keep an eye out. Apparently it is going through java now and affecting Macs and PCs. Link below.
http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2010/10/new-java-trojan-attacks-mac-os-x-via-social-networking-sites.ars
posted by Mike under repair
Calling all Interns!
Gigahertz is currently looking for interns. If you know your stuff and want some great experience, zip us a resume to repair@gigahertzpc.net or drop it off at any of our locations.
posted by Mike under general
2 Years!
We are celebrating our two year anniversary this month (June). We're super happy we've made it this far, and aren't going anywhere anytime soon :)
FREE DIAGNOSTICS!