Author Archives: WayWired
Update AVG AntiVirus
Run CCUpgrade.exe to upgrade your local version of AVG Cloudcare Anti-virus Click on above link and “run” or “save” on your computer to run later. This tool updates the AVG Cloudcare Anti-virus client to the newest version.
Avalanche Windows Virus
US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US_CERT) (see link in post) Cyber criminals utilized Avalanche botnet infrastructure to host and distribute a variety of malware variants to victims, including the targeting of over 40 major financial institutions. Victims may have had … Continue reading
Sustainable Operations
Planning & Management 1. Does your organization have written policies regarding its commitment to, and strategies and goals for implementing sustainable operations. Is this policy shared with your employees, customers and the general public? 2. Has your management and employees … Continue reading
How to patch OS X for the bash/Shellshock vulnerability
From: http://m.tuaw.com/2014/09/25/how-to-patch-os-x-for-the-bash-shellshock-vulnerability/ Follow the link above to find out about the OS X Bash Shellshock vulnerability.
Windows 8 Start Menu Replacement
Lenovo to package this windows 8 start menu with all new PCs: https://www.pokki.com/windows-8-start-menu
Windows 8 VPN Setup
Windows 8 VPN Get Connected Full Article Referenced from Microsoft The VPN client in Windows 8, like the operating system itself, has been optimized for touch devices. This optimization makes creating a VPN connection, and connecting to corporate networks, faster … Continue reading
Adding Gmail accounts to Windows 8
Well, you have to have a Microsoft account, but after that it is pretty easy: Full article referenced from CNET The Windows 8 Mail e-mail app has a nice, clean interface and works with a variety of e-mail accounts, including Gmail and … Continue reading
Top 10: Windows 8 Keyboard and Mouse Survival Guide (from windowsitpro.com)
So you make the plunge into Windows 8 and before you know it, you’ve been thrown from the frying pan into the fire. 1. Find the corners— 2. Use Win+X— 3. Use the other shortcut keys— You just learned about … Continue reading