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 Mitigations for two critical architectural flaws in CPUs can cause performance degradation, but real-world impact is lower than synthetic benchmarks. Read here on how this will affect the cloud and you. As always, The GoTo Tech Guru is here to answer your questions and concerns. Just Contact Us!
#news #security  So, you're in a self-driving car. Suddenly, a car crosses the road unexpectedly. If your car swerves into on-coming traffic to avoid them, you will likely be killed. What is your car programmed to do? Save you or the other driver? It's a good question.
Read here and find out! #selfdrivingcars  According to Microsoft, if your PC over 2 years old, expect slowdowns from Spectre fixes, especially if you're not on Windows 10. The nature of the Spectre flaw means that fixes to guard against attacks also have the effect of slowing down computers in certain circumstances. Here's how the patches will affect you. To find out why and what to do, read here.
#news #security  In 2017, we saw great mobile phone innovation from the prior year. But 2018 holds even more amazing potential. Read here for the inside scoop!
#news #iphoneipad #androids #techgadgets  Microsoft has updated its support notice to say that Windows computers will not receive any security updates at all until their Anti-Virus (AV) software is certified compatible with the Spectre and Meltdown patches. Check here to see if your AV is on the list!
#news #security #windows  Browser extensions are much more dangerous than most people realize. These small tools often have access to everything you do online, so they can capture your passwords, track your web browsing, log your keystrokes (and passwords), plus more. Popular browser extensions are often sold to shady companies or hijacked, and automatic updates can turn them into malware. It doesn’t mean that every extension is doing these things, but they can—and that should make you very, very wary. Here's how they work and how you can protect yourself!
#security  The Camera has become one of the most used and important features of smartphones. With so many out there, which is the best? Read here for the scoop! As always, The GoTo Tech Guru is here to help with any questions you may have!
#iphoneipad #androids  People often don't think about their rights until they need them. Your data is the same -- you won't realize how important it is until you lose control of it. There is no such thing as perfect security. But no matter who you are or where you are in the world, there are a lot of things you can do -- many of which are simple -- to protect yourself! Here's a guide on how to secure your privacy in today's world. If you need help, just call The GoTo Tech Guru!
#security  Intel announced in early January 2018 that it’ll have chips ready within the year for the next generation of WiFi — known as 802.11ax. This new generation is supposed to be faster, of course, but mostly it’s meant to perform better in environments with lots and lots of connected devices; so things like public hotspots, but also your house if you just have a ton of phones and tablets and smart gadgets lying around. Get the latest on this here!
#news #wifi  "Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant is seemingly everywhere these days, and now it’s arriving on Windows 10 PCs to challenge Microsoft’s built-in Cortana assistant ... This separate integration is different to the partnership that Microsoft and Amazon announced last year." Get the latest here on if and when you can expect Alexa on your PC.
#news #windows  These days, unless you go to extraordinary lengths, nearly every piece of your personal and professional life goes through a cloud service. The risk of having important cloud credentials compromised is too great to rely on protecting them with nothing more than a password.
Two-factor authentication is no longer an optional feature. If you use modern cloud services, this extra layer of security can dramatically reduce the risk of a hostile takeover. Here's how to get started. As always, The GoTo Tech Guru is here to help with all your tech needs! #security  Design flaws in processors from leading chipmakers could let attackers access sensitive information. The flaw impacts more than just Windows, Macs and iOS devices and affects most all computers, phones, tablets, watches, smart TVs and the like.
This is a flaw in the computer CPU chips at its most fundamental level and is NOT a virus, so cannot be eradicated by anti-virus or anti-malware software. It will require several levels of fixes to include no less than: the operating system, BIOs, and CPU driver. At this time, no hardware replacements are necessary, just firmware and software fixes. However, due to repair complexity, if not done properly and by a professional, it could render your device completely useless, otherwise known as "bricking". For questions or to have your computer repaired, call The GoTo Tech Guru! How did this happen and what's the fix? #security #news #iphoneipad #chromebook #mac #tv #virus&malware #windows #android  Much of the country won’t even creep above that mark until the second week of January – and tens of millions of Americans are enduring lows in the negative double digits. In conditions like these, many smartphones will be start experiencing problems like shutting off, shortened battery life, display problems or even the glass shattering. Here are a few tricks you can use to keep your phone working in Arctic temperatures.
#iPhoneiPad #android  Hardly a week goes by when you don't hear of yet-another-company admitting to a data breach, and the consequences of being compromised can be extreme. In 2016, Linux Mint to Swift, the Trump Towers to strings of hotel chains all lost customer account information, which paved the way for potential identity theft and fraudulent transactions.
Follow this simple checklist of best practices to protect your privacy and information without spending a cent! #security |
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