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COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
Viruses, Spyware, Malware, AdWare.
Adware - displays advertisements on your computer or within the program itself.
Spyware - malicious programs that monitor the activity on your computer and then send information to a remote user or program.
Browser Hijacker- is a program that changes the settings in your web browser and make it difficult to change them back.
Ransomware Program- a program that literally ransoms the data or functionality of your computer until you perform an action, which is typically to purchase the program or send someone money.
Rootkit - a program that attempts to hide itself, other files, or computer data so that they cannot be seen on the computer.
Rogue Program- is a program that in itself is typically not harmful, but typically use deceptive advertising and false positives as a scare tactic to have you purchase a registered licence of the software.
Trojan -They are used to trick you into thinking you are installing a legitimate, and safe, application but you are in instead installing a piece of malware that will perform harmful actions on your computer without your permission or knowledge.
worm -is a program that has the ability to spread from one computer to another on its own using email, shared folders, and weak passwords.
Computer Hardware Troubleshooting Links
Startup beep codes can be a hardware problem sign. Click the following link for a list of different beep codes by varios BIOS vendors.
Click on the following link to view common hardware failures and fixes for Apple products, such as iPad, iPhone, and Macs.
For internal and external hardware problems and even hardware upgrade options and suggestions, go to tht following link.
Computer Software Troubleshooting Links
For all windows software support and problems from the Microsoft website, click on the link below.
Software problems can be a result of viruses or can be installed onto your pc due to it as well. Click on the following link for more info.
Software tips for comon software problems. Click on the following link.
Links and Tutorials
Here you will find links to services and other websites that can be helpful to anyone with a computer related problem. There are also written tutorials on various IT and computer related topics. Feel free to visit the Forum section for various information and answers through our blog that users or people commonly have.