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Why Protecting Your Computer Should Involve More than Antivirus

May 27, 2014May 8, 2014 by Paul Salmon

Since the days of DOS, we have been told to install an antivirus program on our computers to keep our computers protected from viruses and other malicious software. Over the years, though, malware developers have become more advanced in their development of malware to the point where many antivirus programs are constantly playing catch up, or have failed to find malware installed on a computer.

Antivirus programs have also become more advanced in how they have detected malware, but have fallen short of protecting a computer 100% from various malware. In reality, most antivirus products are “reactive protection” from malware, and not “proactive protection”, meaning that they are able to find and remove malware once the malware has infected computers. While antivirus programs are still an important piece of securing your computer, it is now recommended to have a layered defense when it comes to security.

Why I am Changing My Guest Post Strategy

May 27, 2014April 30, 2014 by Paul Salmon

Why I am Changing My Guest Posting Strategy

I recently reduced the number of guest posts I accepted on my blog – almost to the point where I stopped accepting guest posts entirely. Guest posts have turned into an issue recently after Matt Cutts began taking action against sites that accepted guest posts. The guest posting situation has caused me to review my guest post situation for Technically Easy – should I continue to accept guest posts, or should I stop altogether.

After some thought I have decided to continue to accept guest posts, but have modified Technically Easy’s guest posting guidelines to eliminate some of the guest posts that I don’t believe are high-quality.

How to Avoid Expensive Computer Repairs [Infographic]

May 27, 2014April 23, 2014 by Paul Salmon

There are many issues that can occur with computers, and most of the time those issues can be a cause of frustration and even anger. Most parts that make up a computer can fail at any time, which can result in an expensive repair bill.

While not all failures can be prevented all the time, there are many things you can do to prevent some of the more common issues that you may face. Taking care of your computer can go a long way to helping you avoid expensive computer repairs.

What You Need to Do to Secure Your Internet Connection

August 16, 2016April 16, 2014 by Paul Salmon

The Internet is a haven for both viruses and malware that infect millions of computers each year. These types of software are coded to do a specific task, such as steal personal information, restrict access to a computer to extort money, or just make a computer inoperable. There are many bad things that can happen because of malware, and most, if not all malware, originates from the Internet.

While it may seem like an impossible task to prevent malware from being installed on your computer, in reality, it can easily be controlled by practicing “safe computing.” My current desktop is over 4 years old, has the same first install of Windows 7, and has had no virus or malware installed because I practice “safe computing.” Safe computing isn’t complex to understand, and usually just requires setting up both your computer and network to help protect all devices that are connected to your network – most settings you will only need to change once.

Why Are Hackers Interested in Your Computer?

May 27, 2014April 10, 2014 by Paul Salmon

To you, a computer is something that you may use for going online, checking your e-mail, playing video games or do work. To a hacker, however, your computer is much more. A computer to a hacker is about the processing power, the applications that are installed, and, of course, the data that is stored on the hard drive. All this information combined is like gold to a hacker.

There are many ways in which hackers can use what you have stored on your computer, as well as what you have installed on your computer. Below are some of the reasons a hacker may be interested in your computer, and what you can do to help prevent hackers from gaining access to your computer.

How to Reset the Linksys EA2700 (N600) Wireless Router

February 26, 2016April 2, 2014 by Paul Salmon

There may be times when you are having issues with your Linksys EA2700 wireless router, such as not being able to connect to the Internet, or even your wireless network. You may even have forgotten the administrator password or the network passphrase, and retrieving such information is impossible without logging into the router.

What are the Potential Alternatives to Google Glass?

May 27, 2014March 31, 2014 by Paul Salmon

Google has always been a bit of a divisive beast. The search engine is obviously useful (try searching for Lenovo products in your Yellow Pages) but they too seem a bit too powerful sometimes. Their hands-free Google Glass headset generated a reasonable amount of controversy, as well as some mixed reviews. However, that didn’t prevent a number of companies deciding to try something similar.

Today, we’re going to take a look at those alternative to Google Glass, perfect for those that like the idea of the Glass but don’t like the idea of Google getting any more of their cash than is strictly necessary.

How You Can Use A Canon “L” Series Lens With Henry’s Rentals

April 2, 2014March 28, 2014 by Paul Salmon

The Canon “L” series of lenses are synonymous with professional photography. Those lenses are built with the best quality materials that offer the best build and durability of any lens on the market. Of course, such quality comes at a price – a price that puts those lenses out of reach for many amateur photographers.

For Ontario, Canada residents, they may be familiar with a photography store called Henry’s that sells many photography and videography products. Henry’s is now providing the ability for amateur photographers to use the best lenses – in addition to other Canon lenses – without spending thousands of dollars. If you are an amateur photographer, you can now rent a lens for much less than it would be to buy one using Henry’s Rentals.