IT consulting and tech support blog
‘Microsoft tech support’ scam captured on video
Published April 11, 2013
For those of us working in the IT industry, we get used to removing viruses and malware from plenty of machines on a regular basis. Malware is a huge problem that seems to only be getting worse. Part of the problem is a lack of education for the end users. It’s easy for the less tech savvy to get tricked into downloading a piece of software that disguises itself as legitimate piece of software (Java, Flash, Adobe etc.) While browsing the internet, users can also get tricked or scared into…Read more
How is AOL Still Earning Most of its Money from “AOL Connect” Subscribers?
Published April 10, 2013
I remember when I received my first “internet capable” computer; it was a long time ago on my birthday in July. If you know anything about July in the southeast, you know it’s typically hot, humid and sticky. This weather is far too miserable to spend any real time outside. And until receiving my first computer, there was no reason to hide inside during the summer, other than to catch a brief reprieve from the heat and bask in AC. But that all changed the day the Internets came to my…Read more
Ribbon cutting ceremony at our new office
Published March 17, 2013
New River Computing would like to thank everybody who was able to join us and help make our ribbon cutting ceremony a success. Hansen Ball, Jeff Wynn, and Karen Loferski get ready to cut the ribbon! Our guests included NRC clients, representatives of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, fellow Corporate Research Center tenants, local IT professionals, friends and family. We appreciate the support of all those who attended and are thankful for such a great turnout. CEO Jeff Wynn gives a…Read more
Our move to the Corporate Research Center
Published February 26, 2013
What a difference a weekend can make! Over the weekend, New River Computing moved from our Hubbard Street location to the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center to help alleviate some welcomed growing pains. On Friday evening, despite hours of work setting things up, our new offices looked as if Godzilla had wreaked havoc in our workspace. However, thanks to the tireless (okay, we actually were REALLY tired when all was said and done) efforts by the NRC staff, we’re proud to start showing off…Read more
New River Computing featured in the Burgs
Published February 17, 2013
New River Computing was recently featured in The Burgs section of The Roanoke Times. NRC's Jeff Wynn and Hansen Ball were interviewed by Roanoke Times reporter Travis Williams to get some background about New River Computing's past, present, and future. The Q&A covers the beginnings of NRC, the company's commitment to serving the community, and the keys to the business' success. Wynn and Ball also discuss what they enjoy most about NRC and operating a business in the New River Valley of…Read more