Being hacked is the single biggest fear of most computer users. Many believe that the first sign of strange behaviour or errors on their PC is a sign that hackers have taken control. But are hackers really inside your machine, stealing your information? Or should we be on the lookout for more subtle signs? What…
How to Tell if You Have Been Hacked
Laptop Running Hot and Loud?
Laptop computers commonly heat up a little in normal operation. Electronic components, including large capacity batteries, become warm in use. Your laptop should never become too hot to handle though. When a laptop turns hot to the touch or starts to sound like a jet engine, it’s likely to be beginning to overheat. Need help…
How to Avoid Email Overload
Email has allowed us to send and receive messages more easily than ever before. While this is a good thing, it can also lead to problems. We regularly see people that receive dozens or even hundreds of emails in a day. At this point, it can feel like you’re wasting your entire day dealing with…
Potential Reasons Why You Have Slow WiFi In Your Home Office
As the digital age moves forward, the demand for high-speed WiFi is growing. Video streaming services, like Netflix, are responsible for a significant portion of the demand. The citizens of London are using smart TVs, tablets, computers, and mobile devices simultaneously. A recent consumer survey concluded that 90 percent of people age 14 and higher use multiple…
Benefits of Using Flat Rate Services from Your IT
If you already work with an IT consulting company in Florida, it’s likely that you’ve heard them talk about flat rate IT, or managed services as it’s known in the industry. However, you may have questioned whether this is the right type of service for your business. Perhaps you think you’ll spend more money when…
Is Your Company Secure from Malware
So today we are going to look at ways companies can safeguard themselves from a malware attack. We have seen a rise in clients requiring malware removal services and believe that prevention is the key to reduce the stress and downtime that occurs at the removal stage. Computer Medic On Call can help. Learn about…
Is your password on the naughty list?
As an IT Support company security plays a big part in what we do and one of the simplest ways to put your security at risk is an insecure password. SplashData compiled data from over 2 million leaked passwords made publicly available and have come up with their annual “Worst Passwords List” this is to…
What Can Stop a Cyber Criminal Getting Into Your Account?
If you are concerned about keeping your user accounts secure, and access to sensitive business information under control, then the strength of passwords is incredibly important. Need help with this? See our cybersecurity services page or call 561-450-8710. Hackers use tools that automate the password cracking process by running through all possible combinations until they find…
Don’t Become Complacent About Scammers
We have all read the horror stories about trusting people being swindled by scammers and it is such a common threat that there have even been TV shows warning us of the dangers. Computer Medic On Call can help. Learn about our cybersecurity services or call 561-450-8710. It used to be relatively easy to spot…
Tips To Indicate Your Computer Has Malware
Malware: The mass number of people who use the internet on a daily basis makes it a great opportunity for hackers who tamper with your system and go through your privacy taking all information like account details. Here are a few signs you can look for if you think your computer is being attacked. Want…
