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Online and Phone Hoaxes
If you receive an unsolicited phone call or see a webpage from someone claiming to represent Microsoft or any other company, hang up immediately. This is a hoax, and the caller will try to trick you into giving them personal information or money. Companies will never...
New Bluetooth Exploit Found!
A new exploit has been discovered that affects devices that use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The exploit allows an attacker to take control of a device without requiring user interaction. A malicious actor could potentially gain access to sensitive data or even take...
Computer Dave is Now Located At 5010 Wildcat Way!
Computer Dave has moved! After being in the exact location for almost 15 years, we have relocated to 5010 Wildcat Way Suite #3. If you face Walmart's grocery end on Frederica Street and turn left (East), you will see the new location across the parking lot. The new...
3rd Party Access
Something is wrong with your computer! Someone has called and told you they can help you out, you just have to download a program (like Teamviewer, LogMein, etc.), and the next thing you know they're talking about subscription fees, protection plans, some even claim...
Browser Notifications
It's something you see with just about every new website you visit. They're called web push notifications. Web push notifications are notifications that can be sent to a user via desktop web and mobile web. These are alert-style messages that slide in at the bottom...
On May 30, Gmail could quit working with Outlook.
I received an email on Sunday, May 1st, 2022 that indicating that Gmail will quit working with programs such as Outlook and Thunderbird on May 30th, 2022. Here’s an excerpt from that email for you to judge for yourself. To help keep your account secure, Google...
Malwarebytes
If we have worked on your computer or you have purchased one from us after January 2020, there’s an excellent chance that a program called Malwarebytes is installed and currently running. Malwarebytes is represented by the blue icon (right). Think of Malwarebytes as...
Windows Updates
Performing Windows Updates Almost weekly, Microsoft will issue updates for their operating system. These updates include improvements, new features, and most importantly, patches for recently discovered security vulnerabilities. If we have worked on your computer or...
Disappearing Email Addresses
First, we need to start by explaining where these email addresses come from and who they are provided by. If your email address ends in att.net/bellsouth.net/pacbell.net, that means you received your email address as a free “perk” for paying AT&T for internet...
The New Normal
The requirement for our customers to wear a mask and practice social distancing has been suspended until further notice. We will, upon your request, immediately put on a mask should that make your visit more comfortable. Be aware that we will continue the practice...
