Our September 2022 newsletter has a few new tips to help you with your technology, devices and internet
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September 2022 Public Newsletter -
PC and internet tips
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We’ve made it through the summer and the smell of pumpkin is on the horizon as we head into fall. Let’s grab a mug of apple cider and jump into this month’s Computer Techs newsletter featuring a few technology tips to keep you up-to-date.
Can you trust person-to-person payment apps like Zelle or Venmo? We’ll discuss the Zelle social engineering scams going around and how you can protect yourself when using payment apps.
Then, we’ll cover several warning signs that could be an indicator that your computer is has malware - malicious software.
If you have any of the signs, you should get it checked out as soon as possible!
Before you go, make sure to read our alert about Windows 8.1 getting ready to lose support, and what you may need to do.
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Payment apps like Zelle and Venmo are a customer favorite because they are a convenient, fast, and easy way of electronically exchanging money between others. Zelle’s popularity and quick exchange of funds between one bank and another attracts more than just new customers. Unfortunately, it attracts hackers
and scammers too...
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Data theft, file loss/corruption, system disruption, email/SMS spam, fake popup ads and remote control. When your PC is infected by malware, these are some of the major risks you could be exposed to. Prevention is the best-case scenario. But no antivirus can guarantee 100 percent protection from malware...
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Running Windows 8.1? It’s Time to Buy a New Computer
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Windows 8.1 operating system is reaching the end-of-support in January 2023. This means no more updates or security patches. We recommend getting a new computer before that happens. Before you go shopping, check out our helpful Computer Buying Advice.
Give us a call if you've got computer buying or tech-related questions!
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Or call Computer Techs at:
775-624-6888
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