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November 2, 2017 By yclmanager5 Leave a Comment

Don’t Buy a Mac

I’m trying to do a new website for a MAC user. She’s not super computer literate so everything she tries to share with me takes her twice as long. Her Pages and Numbers files don’t convert to Word or Excel cleanly. What she thinks is a graphic file, isn’t.

There are 4 times more Windows users than MAC users. So chances are REALLY good that MAC users are going to need to share files with a Windows person.

Why make your computer life harder? Unless you are working in a graphics related industry and the only people you share files with are other MAC users, stay away from MACs.

Sure you get free support from the Apple store. How much time do you have for standing in line during regular business hours? But don’t try googling a question for a quick answer because chances are slim you’ll find the answer. Have a Windows question? There are hundreds of answers in blog sites, YouTube videos and forums.

Want some training on the software? There are hundreds of YouTube videos and articles about Windows. Not so much on the iOS.

So unless your goal is to be a full time computer whiz who can rock all those graphics programs, don’t buy a MAC.

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Filed Under: Computer Maintenance, Computer Skills Training, Something to Think About

May 17, 2017 By yclmanager5 Leave a Comment

Warning of Ransomware attack

Just received this notice from the software manufacturer that I use to protect my WordPress websites.  Please read and take action!  “Ransomware” is a hack that takes control of your computer and demands a ransom to release it.  Do not fall for this trick!

A massive global ransomware attack on machines running the Windows operating system is underway and spreading quickly. We have published a public service announcement that gives you a high level overview of the attack along with advice on how to protect yourself.

You can find the full post on our blog….

Regards,
Mark Maunder
Wordfence Founder & CEO

 

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Filed Under: Computer Maintenance, Internet, WordPress

March 8, 2017 By yclmanager5 Leave a Comment

Should I Respond to Update Messages?

Maybe.  If the update notice is from a reputable company like Adobe Reader, Java, QuickBooks, etc.,  yes, do the update.  They are fixing bugs, updating security and improving the software.

If you don’t recognize the name of the software, do NOT respond or update. Call Your Computer Lady or your hardware tech to ask first.

Best option:  Take a screen shot of the message and email it to your adviser. That will give us all the details we need to give you a good answer.

How do I make a screen shot?

On your keyboard, there is a key titled “Print Screen.”  Press that key while the message is on your screen.  Now open a Word doc. Right click on your mouse to get a pop up menu and choose “Paste.”  This will paste the screen shot into Word. Save the document. Email it to YCL or your IT tech.

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