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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Not the Customer, You’re the Product
All of those free services available on the web sure are nice, but have you ever stopped to think what Google, Facebook and the like are getting for making the internet a great place to communicate, work and play? You … Continue reading
Doing Business With Integrity
Unfortunately, part of the cost of doing business anything on the internet today is the risk of being scammed by sleazy corporations that rely trickery to lure in unsuspecting customers victims into terrible situations. It seems that the veil of anonymity and … Continue reading
About Pittsburgh Computing
Pittsburgh Computing was founded with the mission of making computer use easy and safe for everyone. The company’s founder, Rich Platts, has an strong background in both I.T. and education, and has a Master’s Degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Technology … Continue reading
But, Macs Don’t Get Viruses, Right?
Oh, but they do. Although the folks in Cupertino have long enjoyed the common myth that Apple’s operating system is somehow immune to the virus and malware-ridden woes of the PC world, there isn’t anything fundamentally programmed into OS X that makes it virus … Continue reading
Three Tips to Avoid Malicious Software
1 in every 14 downloads is malicious! Microsoft announced a scary statistic this Tuesday, that Windows users are downloading a malicious piece of software, like a virus, malware or spyware once out of every fourteen downloads made online. This sounds like a … Continue reading
Get Smart About Smartphones
Twenty-five years ago the idea of pocket sized computer that would outperform the world’s most powerful supercomputer was the stuff of science fiction. It seems like everyone is itching for the hottest new Smartphone with the newest gizmos but, which … Continue reading
Just secure your wifi!
Maybe you are going to get around to it eventually, or perhaps you have found the setup too complicated, or you even feel that leaving your wifi access point open is a service to your neighbors and friends who want … Continue reading
What’s your personal disaster plan?
Every well-run business has a plan for how to continue doing business in the worst-case scenario. When any type of disaster strikes, a company has to be ready to continue fulfilling its contracts and obligations. To ensure continuity of service businesses … Continue reading
