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The CryptoLocker virus is spreading!!!
Published November 11, 2013
There’s a new type of malware that has been spreading like wildfire over the past couple of months called CryptoLocker. Most security researchers are claiming that this is one of the nastiest and most successful computer viruses ever: CryptoLocker is currently infecting Windows operating systems all across the United States and in other parts of the world. The virus is part of a generically named family of malware called “ransomware,” and its main function is to encrypt your files and…Read more
NRC is Now Offering CrashPlan Managed Backup Solutions!
Published November 06, 2013
Backups are arguably one of the most important things you can do to protect your important data. Two of the biggest obstacles most users face with backups are: Complicated, confusing and unreliable backup software. Remembering to run it, or change the backup disc and take it offsite. Who has time to deal with all of that hassle? Don’t worry, New River Computing can deal with the hassle FOR you! We’ve spent a lot of time researching and testing numerous solutions to these problems and have…Read more
Why did Microsoft make the decision to retire the TechNet Subscriptions service?
Published July 24, 2013
On July 1, 2013, Microsoft announced the end of the 15 year program, TechNet Subscriptions. Microsoft’s TechNet Subscription Program is a paid program which allows partners to download full copies of most software titles to be used for lab or testing purposes. In an email announcement to partners, Microsoft said “In recent years, we have seen a usage shift from paid to free evaluation experiences and resources. As a result, Microsoft has decided to retire the TechNet Subscriptions service…Read more
Cyber Crime vs. Cyber Defense
Published June 03, 2013
After reading an article on the Huffington Post the other day, I started thinking about the fact that we really ARE now living in a world where BIG DATA = BIG BUSINESS = BIG MONEY. With more and more people paying bills, shopping, banking and socializing on the internet, there are going to be obvious financial losses to individuals and organizations. The article prompted some further sleuthing, which led to some eye-opening statistics. Below is a brief summary of data showing the difference…Read more
Will Microsoft bring back the Start button?
Published April 18, 2013
When Microsoft first revealed Windows 8, complaints started rolling in almost immediately. The lack of the traditional Start Menu and the fact that Windows would no longer be booting directly to the Windows desktop were just a couple examples of the many complaints that continue to trickle in regarding the new OS. Rumor has it that Windows 8.1, codenamed Blue, will possibly offer preferences that will enable booting directly to the Windows 8 desktop and the ability to bring back the Windows…Read more