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According
To Alan
A D Computer Sales & Service
May 2011
Newsletter
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Microsoft has released the first Service Pack for Windows 7. If you
are running Windows 7, be sure to download it and install it when it
is offered to you through automatic updates. Service Packs are an
accumulation of outstanding updates, tweaks and bug fixes, and are
provided free of charge.
If in
doubt, about receiving updates, click on the 'Start' button, click on
'All Programs', click on 'Windows Update', and follow the prompts.
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· Windows XP is approaching 10 years of age. While Vista was
clearly a mistake, Windows 7 is a good replacement for XP. Now is the
time to consider upgrading to keep current.
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Looking to upgrade, but don't have the budget for new equipment? We
have access to reasonably priced refurbished and off-lease equipment.
Call or email for details.
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· We appreciate referrals and reward successful ones. Please tell
your contacts about us!
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Hi
there!
Welcome
to the May 2011 edition of 'According To Alan', the bi-monthly
newsletter of A D Computer Sales & Service. Spring is finally
here, and perhaps we can now take our Winter tires off and put those
snow shovels away!
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Spring Cleaning
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This is the time of year when we clean up our yards,
clean the salt and winter dirt off of or vehicles, clean up inside
our homes, and dispose of our accumulated junk. But what about your PCs? Do you clean out accumulated dust which
can cause overheating, and can potentially be a fire hazard? Do you
clean out accumulated temporary files that clog up your hard drive,
slowing down your PC's performance? Do you know where those temporary
files hide? That's where your friendly PC technician comes in! Don't
wait for problems to occur, call or email for an
appointment!
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Security
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I have reported on security issues many times before,
but the attacks continue, and some types seem to be on the rise. The inevitable
question that comes up is "Why didn't my security software catch
this?" It's a fair question, but consider
this: We get a flu shot in the Fall, but does that guarantee that we
will not get sick through the Winter? No! We all bear the responsibility
of protecting ourselves against the spread of colds and flu, and
there are new strains appearing all the time.
Similarly,
we are all responsible for safe computing. Malicious software attacks
are a fact of life on the Internet. Be cautious of any shared link,
audio or video clips, especially on social networking sites, and
promising something sensational. Anyone can be tricked into
unknowingly spreading something malicious to their contacts.
I
recently witnessed an audio security scam broadcast over Skype while
with a client. I also recently heard of a case of a phone call to a
client alleging they had contracted a virus. Beware of scammers, they
are everywhere! If in doubt, call or email your friendly PC
technician!
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Thank you for taking the time to read
this newsletter. Your comments and suggestions for future issues are
welcome. Please feel free to forward this your contacts using the
'Forward Email' link at the bottom.
Alan Davis
Technology Specialist
A D Computer Sales & Service
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