Fake desktop utilities on the rise

And Get Adobe Flash Player / Reader Updates

Update messages can be misleading. Malicious software and Windows corruption have been the result for many. The safest place to get updates is directly from the manufacturers website. If you haven't updated lately, you should go to Adobe's website to update both the Adobe Flash Player and the Adobe Reader. Learn more at the Everything Channel. No anti-virus is failsafe, but you should have one. By sales figures, some of the top ranking antivirus companies include Norton, McAfee, Computer Associates, Kaspersky, Trend Micro, etc. There are lots of opinions about who's the best, but it is important to have an antivirus. It is also important to update your antivirus, as well as, Adobe, Microsoft, and JAVA products. Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of each month. Where do viruses coming from? The more we learn about viruses, the more concerned we get. Root kits have become popular. They get into the root of Windows and are difficult to get out. Viruses, Worms, Rootkits, Trojans, etc. infect in different ways - across a network, transferred off a flash drive, clicking on a "drive by hijacker" website and even opening an email. Many are difficult to stop, even with the best protection. What does it plan to do? Will it steal passwords, your identity, or just erase your hard drive. If you are already infected, disconnect the internet. There are removal tools available to help you. Of course, we here at Gilmer Computer Tech are here to help as well. If you just don't want to deal with it or have concerns, drop your computer by for a checkup or give us a call.

New XP Computers Available ? !

Support for Windows XP will end soon.  Between compatibility issues and the cost of updating applications for business, there are tough decisions for some.  If you are looking to buy and you don't have software ( or old printer ) issues, get Windows 7.  If you need Windows XP, 2000, 98 or even DOS, we can help.  We can build "Obsolete" and "Out-of-Lifecycle" Windows computers for your business.