I have never been a waiter for a restaurant. However, because I have been a patron, I think I could do a decent job being a waiter because I would try to do all the things that I have liked and not do the things that I disliked from my other perspective. However, I know it's not that easy, and there would be a lot of situations that would come up that I am not familiar with, … [Read more...]
What you should know about CryptoLocker
For the last month, malware known as CryptoLocker has been making its way around the web. It runs on a victim's computer where it then encrypts user-created files on the local hard drive and any mapped network drives where the user has write access. There are at least three variants of CryptoLocker out there. The first version of CryptoLocker demanded $100 to be paid for the … [Read more...]
Android apps for the sysadmin
If you have your smartphone or tablet with you all the time, you might as well get the most out of it. For IT professionals, some of these apps for Android may make your device even more handy. In no particular order... Name Price Description PC Monitor Free Monitor up to 5 systems for free for non-commercial use. It ties into the service at www.mobilepcmonitor.com, if … [Read more...]
CompTIA Cloud+ certification now available
If you have ever wanted a certification in buzzwords, here is your opportunity. A lot of people are critical of CompTIA certifications with opinions that they are too easy or too general. I think they are good stepping stones for people interested in IT, particularly A+ and Network+. If you are interested in outsourcing some of your server load, you can turn to "the cloud". … [Read more...]
Malwarebytes introduces Techbench, a USB utility to remove malware
Malwarebytes today announced the launch of a new product. Malwarebytes Techbench is a USB drive with Malwarebytes included on it. It updates silently, has 15GB of free space, and allows unlimited usage - perfect for the compliant technician. From the Malwarebytes blog: If you service computers for a living, this tool will make your day a little easier. Simply plug in the … [Read more...]