Tek Savvy Inc / Moore Computer Corporation

08/27/2016

Next week, dangerous websites and free software to protect your computer and web surfing experience. Happy Websurfing!

07/06/2014

Is my smartphone really at risk?
- Collen, Lombard, IL

Yes Collen, more at risk from malware than a virus. Smartphones are being used more than ever to surf the Internet, transfer data, and serve as personal and company data stores. This increases the risk, not only of malware infecting the phone, but also phishing and concentrated attacks on data.

Later this week i give you a few option on free protection for your smartphone.

- Frank Moore

04/20/2013

Free Software Recommendations: CCleaner

CCleaner is a system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner.

CCleaner has long been a favorite program of mine and I recommend this free app to everyone.

get it at http://www.piriform.com/

Piriform - Authors of the hugely popular software CCleaner, Defraggler, Recuva and Speccy.

04/16/2013

Smartphone batteries today are rated at around 5 watt-hours, meaning that they can deliver a constant charge of 1 watt to the device over a period of 5 hours.

Below are six ways to improve your smartphone battery life:

1. Dim the Screen
2. Keep the Screen Timeout Short
3. Turn Off Bluetooth (when not in use, you can add an hour or more to your phone's battery life.
4. Turn Off Wi-Fi (when not in use)
5. Don't leave apps running in the background

Also go easy on your GPS.

sources:
PCWorld
PC Advisor

02/21/2013

Sony announced the very ambitious PS4 for this holiday season, okay Microsoft you're next!

01/02/2013

Upgrade your Internet Explorer browser!

Microsoft has released an advisory on a new zero day attack against users of Internet Explorer. While a Fixit is available it may be best to avoid using IE for awhile.

12/03/2012

A buddy of mines got hit with the FBI Moneypak virus. This fake warning demands a penalty fine of $100 or $200 to be paid in order to unlock your computer system. I will give you tips on how to avoid and remove this virus this week.

12/03/2012

The next quick topic: The 5 best anti-virus programs and why you should be thinking about an upgrade from windows xp.

11/23/2012

Question: What are the most dangerous website out there?

11/23/2012

Question: What are most dangerous website out there?

10/04/2012

Top four concerns for users when they lose their phone:

1. The cost and hassle of buying a new phone
2. Replacing the contact list and phone numbers
3. Losing treasured photos stored on the phone
4. Identity theft