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Memphis PC Guy
Mike Oyler, the Memphis PC Guy, helps people with the transition from self-professed computer illiterate to informed computer user. Memphis PC Guy was created to help people and businesses with the sometimes overwhelming prospect of maintaining and protecting their computers, while enhancing everyday productivity. Prior to becoming the Memphis PC Guy, Mike spent over 20 years as a systems engineer, network administrator and website developer. Today Mike offers a wide range of computer services – from on-site computer repair & network support, to personalized training and website development.
Homepage: http://www.memphispcguy.com
Posts by Memphis PC Guy
Microsoft FixIt Wizard for critical flaw in 100 applications
Sep 1st
Microsoft has released a software tool that helps system administrators protect PCs against a critical class of vulnerabilities found in more than 100 applications from a variety of software makers.
The FixIt Tool works only on machines that have already installed the workaround Microsoft published last week. The latest point-and-click release is designed to make the previous workaround easier to use and fine-tune a variety of settings that will ensure compatibility with applications such as Outlook 2002, members of the Microsoft Security Response Center said.
To apply the patch(s):
Visit http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2264107 - Download the update appropriate for your version of Windows. You will be required to reboot after installation. Apply Microsoft Fix it 50522 by selecting RUN when prompted. The FixIt will set the parameters added by the 2264107 for 100 apps while providing a safe setting for Outlook 2002 as outlined in the article.
Memphis PC Guy price increase
Aug 30th
Due to rising transportation and communication costs I am increasing my on-site price $10 per hour for Residential and Commercial clients. My average call length is currently 1.72 hours which equates to an average increase of $20 for the same fast, professional, on-site computer repair services.
When the recession began a few years ago, I wanted to do my part to ease the burden and introduced $25 per hour on-site computer repair services for residential clients. It has been a tremendous success and I wish to thank you all for your patronage. It is also nice to see that my little experiment has made a difference, as my competitors are still trying to justify their $75+ hour service charges.
I look forward to providing many more years of low-cost, on-site computer repair services in the Memphis, TN. and surrounding communities.
Mike Oyler Memphis PC Guy
Trojan preying on out-of-date Java installations
Aug 22nd
Sunbelt Blog | August 20, 2010
A piece by Marian Radu on Microsoft’s Technet Blog is warning that users who have failed to update the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on their machines are vulnerable to drive-by downloads by a Trojan called Unruy. That Trojan has been associated with rogue security products. Radu said the vulnerability (which was patched in March) is being actively exploited.
Browsers running JRE versions up to version 6 update 18 are vulnerable. The current JRE version today is version 6, update 21.
Users can easily check their version of Java and download necessary updates here: »www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/microsoft-drive-by-trojan-preying-on.html
iPhone 4 Free Case Program
Jul 23rd
Apple is now offering users impacted by the “death grip” a free case to help reduce problems with lost signal. Apple has launched this page on their website nudging users to download a new iPhone application, which makes ordering their free case very easy. Users can choose a black Apple bumper case, or cases from Belkin, Griffin, Incase or Speck. Unfortunately, no matter which case you select — all of them show a ship time of three to five weeks. So you’ll be stuck with that little piece of duct tape for Apple’s unfixed design flaw for a bit longer.