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Financial Security in an Online World

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In todays world, you can never be too safe or secure. This is especially true with our finances. This will be quite a lengthy article, but isn’t your identity and financial protection worth it?

So let’s talk for a moment about financial security as it deals with our computers and online transactions.

But with all these tips, I have to first say there is no such thing as total security. While we can have good practices, we can never be completely secure. However an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So lets focus on some preventative measures we can take. Continue reading →

Computer Security For Your PC (Mac users read the tips)

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Hi Friends,

Many of you have chosen to use a PC as your primary computer.  But the topic of security eludes most of us.

We know we should have a firewall to protect access to our precious files.  And we know to purchase an Anti-virus program like one of the biggees (Norton Antivirus, McAfee, etc.) But what is Anti-Spyware?  What about Anti-Malware?  Have you heard about HIPS protection?  And it seems like the list could go on and on.  At some point the thought crosses our mind… “Do I really want 5 programs running on my computer before I do anything?”  “My computer seems to be running so slowly these days…”

I have always recommended the Trinity of security Applications: Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, & Firewall.  If you want a list of very good and free software, go to http://www.techsupportalert.com.

But security starts before you install any of these programs.  And these TIPS are for all computer users.

  • Keep your Operating System up to date with the latest software updates.  Windows or Mac, it doesn’t make a different.  Check those updates and install them regularly.
  • Keep your key programs updated as well.  Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, Flash Player, Java, Firefox/Chrome/Other Web Browsers, etc.
  • Windows users, I just came across this program that comes highly recommended.  Personally I don’t use a PC anymore so I haven’t tried it.  But the concept is solid.  The program is called GeSWall and it’s available here.  The concept is to build a wall between your computers files and your internet activity, thereby keeping the bad stuff away from affecting your computer and files.
  • One of my favorite internet guru’s, Gizmo Richards, features more great tips on his website.
  • Have you got a great tip too?  Leave them in the comments section for all to see.

Aloha!
Arlen

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Our $75 fee will bring us to your door to help assist you with the basics of your computer:

  • iPhone Basics – Intermediate
  • Windows
  • Mac OS X
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Dreamweaver)
  • iLife (iTunes, Garageband, iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb, etc.)
  • iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
  • Web Design (Coda, Rapidweaver, Dreamweaver)
  • WordPress & Blogs/CMS
  • Screencasting with Screenflow
  • Etc.

Tell me what you want to learn about and I’ll help you get you headed in the right direction.

🙂 Arlen

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Computer Upgrade?

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Over time, we all accumulate older computers. The question is, “Is it worth spending money to upgrade it and make it a little faster?”

Call me for a free phone consultation.

Or I’ll come by for an on-site complete hardware analysis and give you options that will speed up your computer for a $50 fee.

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I’d love to help you figure a problem out. Call me and we can talk about some solutions for your tech needs. Most of my experience has been working with non-profit companies, churches, and ministries. To me, that’s been the best experience because we’re all trying to get the most for our money. If I can help you, great!

Mahalo!
Arlen Nagata

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