Computer Care Tech Tips

Port scans in and of themselves do not represent much of a bandwidth hit, unless they are part of a wider bot net.If a bot net is large, includes many many slave computers and hits a router with hundreds or thousands of scans per second, then it can quickly become a DDoS attack.Overwhelming the routers internal CPU’s ability to process the requests, along with legitimate traffic requests and shutting down the network. more »

It may sound a bit extreme but disabling USB access to computers and servers can help keep unwanted software, malware and viruses out of your systems. It can also keep sensitive information on your system, in the office, where it belongs. An infected USB key inserted into a workstation or server can spread viruses, malewares, Trojan horses, keyloggers all sorts of nasty stuff, and of course, files from the computers and networks can be copied to the USB key and removed from the office. more »

So, you built a website, you filled it with useful, informative content, original content.Maybe you even placed some links to other relevant information that will aid your users.Your website loads fast, is informative, is useful and it is original, but, you don’t seem to be getting hits. more »

There is a new botnet in town and it may be coming for you. It appears a botnet has been activated and it appears to be searching for and attempting to exploit WordPress blogs and sites. more »

Is your business phone number correct? Seems like a very simple and easy to answer question When it comes to the Internet things become exponentially more complicated. Web only businesses and combination businesses need to deal with the contact information that has been “crawled” from their sites that may not be accurate more »

Our customers and clients are the most valuable assets to our companies. Without our customers, we have no reason to be in business. Simple improvements to customer interaction and customer service can improve your business lot in life exponentially. Word of mouth advertising is free, and very effective. Good reviews help your business image and trust factor. People want to be treated like people and with respect. Customers want to know they are getting what they paid for and the company appreciates their patronage. more »

Try this tip for your small business this year. Think up a hashtag that is unique and specific for your business. Using this new and unique hashtag is just as important and can be just as meaningful as any brand messaging. Repeatedly using your hashtag (but only once per post) and having others pin, retweet or share your posts with your new hashtag in it will spread your reach. more »