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Working Nets
July 21, 2016

A Dangerous Security Breach in Apple’s OS–Are You at Risk?

Tags: , , Blog, Computers, Cyber Security, IT industry
Imagine getting malware just from viewing the preview of an iMessage. Well, that’s exactly what’s happening with the newest security breach in Apple’s operating systems.

Imagine getting malware just from viewing the preview of an iMessage.  Well, that’s exactly what’s happening with the newest security breach in Apple’s operating systems.  On all devices, it’s possible for hackers to simply send you a message and infect you with malware that gives them access to all of your information.  Scary, right?  Well, let’s go over how you can prevent this.

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Working Nets
July 15, 2016

Fixing Common Pokemon GO Issues

Tags: , Blog, Explanations, Uncategorized
There’s no doubt you’ve encountered some issues when playing the new craze, Pokemon GO.

We don’t usually cover apps on Working Nets, but we are dedicated to supporting you and solving your tech problems, regardless of where they originate.  So, there’s no doubt you’ve encountered some issues when playing the new craze, Pokemon GO.  Since the game is still in beta, it’s bound to have some errors that are going to get fixed in the next few updates.  But for now, let’s focus on getting ourselves familiar with ways to solve common problems.

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Working Nets
July 8, 2016

Why Does Turning it Off Then On Again Work?

Blog, Computers, IT Tips Baltimore
As long as you backup your files, this can be a computer-saver. It’s especially useful when you’ve got malware infecting your files.

“Try restarting” is every tech guru’s first piece of advice when someone approaches them with an issue.  There’s an important reason for this.  Restarting a device, app or computer actually does a lot in terms of fixing minor problems.  Sometimes, what appears to be a huge meltdown is actually just too much memory being used.  This is why your apps crash and close out when you try to do certain tasks–they’re doing the work for you.  Have you ever had an iPhone freeze or have confusing issues?  Turning it off and on again usually does the trick.  But why?

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Working Nets
July 1, 2016

Happy Birthday, Microsoft Office 365!

Blog, Computers, IT industry
The Microsoft Office brand has been famous for decades, now.

Businesses have celebrated the public release of Microsoft Office as a package for five years now.  It’s actually the most popular business cloud service thus far, including Google’s network.  The Microsoft Office brand has been famous for decades, now.  Since Microsoft’s inception, Word has been the go-to text software for a lot of people; so much so that people download it onto their Macs.  Let’s take this blog entry to congratulate Microsoft’s big day.

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Working Nets
June 24, 2016

How to Cure Your Sluggish Computer

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If your computer freezes in the middle of a task that you need done on a timely basis, you may find yourself cursing at the screen.

A slow computer can be awfully frustrating when you’ve got important work to do.  If your computer freezes in the middle of a task that you need done on a timely basis, you may find yourself cursing at the screen.  But fear not–slow computers are a common problem among the IT industry, and they’re easy to fix.  Read on to find out if your computer is showing symptoms, and find out what you can do about it.

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Working Nets
June 17, 2016

The Importance of Backing Up Your Business Data

Tags: , Computer Security Baltimore, Disaster Recovery
When the stakes are this high, you’re going to want to invest in throwing your data into an online backup system.

It might seem like saving multiple times to multiple folders is enough to keep your data safe.  Some may even use a flash drive to ensure they’ll never lose their data.  The reality is, computers crash.  Flash drives are lost.  Data is hardly safe, these days.  And for most people, their business data is deeply important.  Losing it could mean losing your job.  When the stakes are this high, you’re going to want to invest in throwing your data into an online backup system.

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Working Nets
June 10, 2016

3 Malware Threats You Need To Be Aware Of

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Malware is malicious software which can be introduced to your computer in the form of a worm, virus, logic bomb, Trojan horse, rootkit, or spyware.

Most of us live either all day or most of our day connected to the internet, which is what makes protecting your devices and data from malware so important. If you are not exactly a tech geek, and aren’t even quite sure what malware consists of, do not worry. At Working Nets, we can help. Malware is malicious software which can be introduced to your computer in the form of a worm, virus, logic bomb, Trojan horse, rootkit, or spyware. Here are 3 malware threats you should know about.

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Working Nets
June 2, 2016

5 Google Updates to Anticipate

Tags: , , , IT industry
With their own web browser that contains dozens of apps, a lofty document cloud and even a GPS system, it seems as though Google already has it all.

Google is easily the most popular IT company on the web right now.  With their own web browser that contains dozens of apps, a lofty document cloud and even a GPS system, it seems as though Google already has it all.  Working Nets is always keeping up-to-date on IT news, and we can tell you that Google isn’t done yet.  Here are five exciting updates Google is planning for.

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Working Nets
May 26, 2016

How to Prevent Your Computer From Overheating

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Avoid the headaches that come with an overheated computer.

Every computer requires cooling as a critical part of its functional processes. If they cannot effectively remove the heat that their components can generate during use, there can be significant consequences in regards to the longevity of your PC. Heat build up can actually cause severe damage to your computer over time, causing hardware problems and instability. Current PC models may even shut down entirely and refuse to continue to operate until they have cooled once they reach a potentially damaging level of heat. Use these cooling solutions to make sure your PC can stay cool under pressure.

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Working Nets
May 20, 2016

The Notable Differences Between Free vs. Paid Antivirus Software

Tags: Cyber Security

 

What’s the difference between free and paid anti-virus software?

Antivirus software is a necessity in this day and age. Whether you go online for fun or business, you will want to make sure that your date is protected. Now, there are plenty of options when it comes to an antivirus software, but they mostly come in two flavors: Free and Paid. Today we’re going to be talking about the difference between these two types of protective software. Are you ready to learn more about them? Well, here we go. Read More