By Ryan | Published August 5th, 2011
Here is a list of approved updates; these updates should be installed when available. The updates should automatically prompt the user by displaying their company’s logo in system tray (lower right corner by the time). It’s important to be careful when installing the updates because sometimes they package other unneeded bloatware that can be deselected during the update process.
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1. Java
Java allows you to play online games, chat with people around the world, calculate your mortgage interest, and view images in 3D, just to name a few. It’s also integral to the intranet applications and other e-business solutions that are the foundation of corporate computing.
2. Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader is free software that lets you open, view, search, digitally sign, verify, and print PDF files. To date, more than 600 million copies of Adobe Reader have been distributed worldwide on 23 platforms and in 33 languages.
3. Adobe Flash Player
Adobe® Flash® Player is a cross-platform, browser-based application runtime that provides uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and videos across browsers and operating systems.
4. Microsoft Windows updates
It is an updating service that enables users to obtain bug fixes and new features for their version of Windows. Windows Update components analyze your PC’s configuration and display a list of appropriate downloads for your individual system.
5. Antivirus software
Keeps your computer’s antivirus software up to date allowing it to properly detect newer and more complex viruses.
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By Ryan | Published July 16th, 2011
Microsoft Office is very expensive but being able to open and edit office documents is a must! Oracle and Sun helped develop OpenOffice, a free alternative that resembles Microsoft Office suites. Download it here.
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By admin | Published June 8th, 2011
Virus protection should be installed and updated daily on all Microsoft Windows operating systems. There are several legitimate companies that offer free virus protection. I don’t recommend purchasing virus protection when the free programs offer the same or better protection. Most viruses are disguised as rouge antivirus programs that trick the user into downloading it. This can happen with any antivirus program. The trick is to identify the fake virus program pop window and close the pop up with the task manager.
Recommended free virus protection programs.
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Avast!
- AVG
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By admin | Published April 11th, 2011
Dust can cause computer hardware nightmares. Dust is sucked into your computer from the power supply fan, processor fan and case fans. It’s a good idea to keep your computer off the floor and on the desk to reduce dust intake. With several points of entry I recommend a computer cleaning every 6 months, pop the case open and carefully blow it out with canned air.
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By admin | Published November 12th, 2010
The most common way to back up your files is by using some sort of removal media. i.e. CD\DVD’s, flash drive or external hard drive. The most common mistake is that once a form of media is used for backups the user will move his or her files to the backup media. This creates more storage space but doesn’t create a redundant backup because the information is still on one point of failure. The purpose of back up media is that if there is one point of failure there is another device with the same information on it. The user should copy files to their backup media instead of moving the files.
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By admin | Published November 12th, 2010
Uninstall any bloat-ware\trail based software or unused software. Do not install any free software without verifying the legitimacy of the company. Keep your operating system current by installing the updates. A daily reboot is always a good idea.
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