Windows 8.1 Update Install Deadline Has Passed
June 10 was the install deadline for consumer users of Windows 8.1 to move to the Windows 8.1 Update. Most Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 users with Microsoft’s Windows Update service turned on will have received the update. If the Windows 8.1 Update doesn’t get installed on a Windows 8.1 machine, future operating system […]
Continue Reading...Microsoft: Internet Explorer 9 Best at Sparing Your Laptop Battery!
By: Stephen Shankland Microsoft’s real-world power consumption measurements for several browsers with a news site open. (Credit: Microsoft) After some real-world tests, Microsoft has concluded Internet Explorer 9 is the most energy-efficient of the major browsers on the market. Microsoft compared its new browser with Opera 11, Firefox 4, Chrome 10, and Safari 5 on […]
Continue Reading...E-Mail Security Phishing Attempts: How to determine if a fraudulent phishing attempt or ransomware is lurking in your Inbox
E-Mail Security Phishing E-Mail Security is a daily concern for many companies, even with the correct firewalls, routers and layers of security in place. Ransomware attacks are increasing daily at an exponential level. According to the FBI, in 2016, an average of 4,000 ransomware attacks took place every day on businesses.Typically we would differentiate between […]
Continue Reading...Back to School Computer Checklist – Is Your Student Ready?
Summer is almost over and school is about to start. Is your student ready? Use our Back to School Technology Checklist to confirm that your college students are ready to get back to work! Is their computer running slow or in need of a tune up? A system that is functioning slower than normal is […]
Continue Reading...Make It Work Closed For Business
Make It Work, a long running IT Comapny, closed its doors permanently as the owner runs out of investment capital. Orange County Computer, Inc. is happy to help.
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