PC Computer Guy - Tech Talk

If you have been infected with this, you should disconnect your computer from the internet immedeatly in an attempt to minimize damage, though it may already be too late.The crypto virus is spread primarily via Email, usually as fake UPS or Fedex notifications with tracking numbers. Once you click on the tracking numbers, you can download and infect your system.Once the system is infected, the virus encrypts files on your computer. These encrypted files are locked from you, and you are given time (usually 100 or 72 hours) to pay the ransom to get your files back. The ransom is typically $100 or $300. (continue reading)

Backing up is critical if you have information you cannot lose. Kevin of Thomas Realestate Services contacted PcComputerGuy to setup a backup system on his 6 month old computer. Two months later, the hard drive crashed. Fortunately, due to Kevin's precautions, getting him back up and running was quick and painless. Tune in to this PcComputerGuy tech talk with a happy ending!

We recently setup a couple wireless AC Routers in homes that had constant wireless issues. Did they perform well? Listen in to this PcComputerGuy Tech Talk!

In this tech talk, PcComputerGuy discusses why it's important to change your passwords. We cover a couple topics, especially regarding the increased hacking we hear about in the news and how this relates to you.

The very nature of a digital signal negates the need for expensive digital cables. Usually buying the cheaper knock off wires work with the exact same end result, so why waste your money?

Just having an anti-virus isn't good enough. You need a GOOD program and the right level of protection. Tune in as Nick Ellis, PC Computer Guy offers his advice to keep your computer running smoothly.

Many, if not most of us already have skype. But some people are still not too sure what it is, how it works, or if it will be useful for them. Skype is an easy to use instant messaging program that delivers very good quality video calls as well with just a couple clicks.  This ease of use makes it particularly well suited for grandma or others who are not all that comfortable with computers. Listen in to learn more!

Google Chrome is the newest browser to the arena, and its main focus is on speed. It opens quickly, it loads pages in a snap and it'll even grab you a cappuccino if you'd like. Quite frankly, it mops the floor with Internet Explorer.

It's almost here. In fact you may be reading this after the officially launches on October 26th. You may have heard some things already, or may be completely in the dark as to what's going on with this new Operating System. Let's start there.                Windows 8 is definitely the most radical change in the Windows operating system since Windows 95. For better or worse, that's what it is.                The main, radical difference is the removal of the “start” menu, a tool which I and many users have come to love. This has been replaced by the Windows “Metro” interface.  (Insert: Metro Picture). Continue reading at:  http://www.pccomputerguy.com/Windows-8-Detailed-Review

Using the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) field, usually located right under the "CC" field, you can send forwarded emails to 5, 20, or 50 people without exposing my email address to everyone else in the list.