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Security Suite Enhancements | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Support

September 8, 2022 by Tony Whitney

Security Suite Enhancements | Y-Not Tech Services - Lethbridge, AB Computer Support

This week we added 2 additions to our Security packages that are designed to help get a computer back up and running if some thing goes wrong.

The first addition is making a back up of your Windows Registry. The Registry is a collection of values that store settings for both Windows and many installed programs on your computer. The Registry can become corrupt by viruses, malware and failed installations so having a back up of a good working Registry is a huge bonus. Windows actually used to back it up automatically, but recently stopped.

The second change is that we will turn on and monitor Windows System Restore. This grabs and stores a sort-of ‘snapshot’ of your computer and then if problems arise, we can use System Restore to roll back to before the issue started.

Now, I don’t want to over-sell these — the 2 additions we’ve made aren’t going to work any miracles and they don’t make a system bullet proof. They are simply a few more tools added to our Security Suite to help us keep computers running great, or get them back to running great more easily.

If you currently subscribe to either our Gold Security Suite, or our Business Security Suite we’ve already rolled out these additions to you. If you aren’t subscribed — Well, why not!??

Just kidding, but we do believe we have a rock solid Computer Security plan and encourage you to check it out. You’ll get an Anti-virus software that we manage for you, making sure it’s up to date, scanning regularly and we’ll check out anything it finds to make sure your computer is clean. We also monitor and manage your Windows Updates and updates for many popular programs so you’re protected from dangerous exploits. Plus, we are constantly evaluating and testing more advances as we strive to stay one step ahead of the cybercriminals trying to get in. Why not book an appointment to get your system protected?

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: antimalware, antivirus, Computer help, computer help lethbridge, computer repair, computer repair Lethbridge, cybersecurity, security, system restore, windows, Y-Not, y-not tech, ynot, ynot tech

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Ransomware a Risk for You, Too | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

May 24, 2022 by Tony Whitney

Ransomware a Risk for You, Too | Y-Not Tech Services - Lethbridge, AB Computer HelpRansomware a Risk for You, Too

Ransomware headlines focus on interrupted hospital services or downtime at several major brands. But ransomware can just as easily infect your home computer. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Lesson, Services Tagged With: antivirus, Computer help, computer help lethbridge, computer repair, computer repair Lethbridge, cybersecurity, malwareprotection, ransomware, Y-Not, y-not tech, ynot, ynot tech

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Get Your Tech Travel Ready | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

August 10, 2021 by Tony Whitney

Get Your Tech Travel Ready | Y-Not Tech Services - Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

 

Is it time to start travelling again post-covid? As you get ready to see how the rest of the country or world is doing, have a look at these travel tips. Whether you travel for business or pleasure, chances are you’ll be taking some of your tech gear with you. A smartphone to keep in touch and take photo’s with, your laptop for e-mail, work and browsing, a tablet or iPad for reading and movies – the list goes on. But is your tech as ready to travel as you are? Here are some tips from Y-Not Tech Services to get your tech gear ready.

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Filed Under: Lesson, Services Tagged With: antivirus, cloud backup, cloud sync, Computer help, computer help lethbridge, computer repair, computer repair Lethbridge, laptop, tech gadgets, travel, travelling, wanderlust, world, Y-Not, y-not tech, ynot, ynot tech

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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: More Than A Virus, Common Malware to Watch Out For | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

October 19, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: More Than A Virus, Common Malware to Watch Out For | Y-Not Tech Services - Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

More Than A Virus, Common Malware to Watch Out For

The term “virus” is often used to describe many different types of infection a computer might have. Virus, when used as a blanket term, can describe any number of potential computer programs. What these programs have in common are they are typically designed to cause damage, steal data, or spread across the network.

Malware describes software designed to act maliciously on a personal computer. The name ‘malware’ is a shorthand for ‘malicious software’ and describes exactly what it is. A computer virus is a single type of malware that can cause harm to your PC, but it is only one of many. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cyber Security Month October 2020, Lesson Tagged With: antivirus, becybersmart, Computer help, computer help lethbridge, computer repair, computer repair Lethbridge, cyber security, cyber security awareness, malware, ncsam, virus, Y-Not, y-not tech, ynot, ynot tech

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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: ALERT: Your Antivirus May Be Letting You Down | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

October 19, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: ALERT: Your Antivirus May Be Letting You Down | Y-Not Tech Services - Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

ALERT: Your Antivirus May Be Letting You Down

The best way to avoid a computer virus is by using common sense, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be safe from attack. Even the most careful user can find themselves infected in an instant and spreading the virus faster than a sneeze in flu season. It’s why antivirus software is still the first package we install on all systems – because you never know when you’ll be attacked. But should you choose free or paid antivirus? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cyber Security Month October 2020, Lesson Tagged With: antivirus, becybersmart, Computer help, computer help lethbridge, computer repair, computer repair Lethbridge, cyber security, cyber security awareness, malware, ncsam, virus, Y-Not, y-not tech, ynot, ynot tech

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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Why Your Business Needs Unified Threat Management | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

October 14, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Why Your Business Needs Unified Threat Management | Y-Not Tech Services - Lethbridge, AB IT Support

Why Your Business Needs Unified Threat Management

Sounds scary doesn’t it? Almost like a swat team dressed in black is going to swing in and start yelling orders. While just as effective at disabling the bad guys, Unified Threat Management (UTM) is a special kind of IT solution focused on proactive protection. Consider it more like a team of virtual bodyguards that stand at the door between your business and the internet, keeping trouble out while your legitimate traffic can come and go normally. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business IT, Cyber Security Month October 2020 Tagged With: antivirus, becybersmart, Computer help, computer help lethbridge, computer repair, computer repair Lethbridge, content filtering, cybersecurity, firewall, ncsam, phishing, spam blocking, utm, Y-Not, y-not tech, ynot, ynot tech

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Why Your Business Should Upgrade To A Managed Anti-Virus System | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge IT Support

October 6, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Why Your Business Should Upgrade To A Managed Anti-Virus System | Y-Not Tech Services - Lethbridge IT Support

Why Your Business Should Upgrade To A Managed Anti-Virus System

Anti-virus programs don’t catch viruses when they’re not running. Yes, it’s blatantly obvious, but what’s not always clear is how often your staff are disabling your anti-virus programs so they can squeeze in a little playtime. Maybe download and install a game, free app or get through the block to a suspicious website. It happens in businesses across the country, and more often than you think. It’s just human nature to see a problem and work around it, because surely their computer won’t be infected, those things only happen to other people. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business IT Tagged With: anti-virus, antivirus, Computer help, computer help lethbridge, computer repair, computer repair Lethbridge, cyber security, cybersecurity, managed anti-virus, managed antivirus, Y-Not, y-not tech, ynot, ynot tech

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Tools To Protect Yourself Against Cyberattacks in 2020 | A Guest Post from TECHFOOLS

July 25, 2020 by Tony Whitney

The digital security landscape today is not what it used to be.

There was a time when desktop computers and other PCs would only ship with antivirus software. These days, we are seeing units hit the market with password managers, VPNs, and other security programs pre-installed. If anything, this shows that a lot of things have changed between then and now. [Read more…]

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Should You Use a Registry Cleaner on Your Computer? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

April 28, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Should You Use a Registry Cleaner on Your Computer? | Y-Not Tech Services - Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

As you browse the internet you might find yourself bombarded with advertisements and pop-ups for registry cleaners, computer tune-up programs, PC Boosters and so on. Often these ads will try to show you that your computer is full of errors. So what’s the deal? Do you need these programs? Do they help? [Read more…]

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PSSST… Are You Protected Against Leakware? | Y-Not Tech Services – IT Support Lethbridge, AB

March 3, 2020 by Tony Whitney

PSSST... Are You Protected Against Leakware? | Y-Not Tech Services - IT Support Lethbridge, AB

PSSST… Are You Protected Against Leakware?

You’ve heard about ransomware by now. Cybercriminals access and encrypt your data. You have to pay a “ransom” for the key to unlock it. Leakware is similar, but now the bad actors are threatening to post confidential information online if you don’t pay up. [Read more…]

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