by Future Link | Dec 13, 2018 | Backups, Blog, Business solutions, Security, Software
It’s a well-known fact that most New Year’s resolutions don’t make it past January. This year, we say, is the year we’ll: exercise more, eat healthier, write that book… (Fill in the blank here.) Suddenly, it’s May and we can’t remember the last time we used the...
by Future Link | Apr 18, 2018 | Blog, Security
What happens when the software you count on for protection instead becomes the problem? Take, for example, Kaspersky, a Moscow-based brand of antivirus software with 400 million users globally. Recently, they’ve been the subject of some dramatic headlines: U.S. moves...
by Future Link | Aug 1, 2017 | Hardware, How To, Security
Hackers seem to be everywhere these days. Most of us think of hackers as hoodie wearing loners – sitting in a basement somewhere while wreaking digital havoc upon the world. Of course, some hackers fit that mold but, it’s basically a stereotype. The...
by Future Link | Jun 20, 2017 | Security, Software
Sometimes free just isn’t worth it. We all love free stuff, but when it comes to antivirus protection, you get what you pay for. Sure, you can get a basic level of protection with free software, but there are some serious drawbacks: Prompts to...
by Future Link | Jun 14, 2017 | IT Solutions, Security, Software
First, the good news. Antivirus software searches your hard drive and external devices for potential threats. The best software will then prevent and remove harmful malware from your computer. In general, antivirus software uses two different approaches to detect...