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Computer Basics Workshop

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:32:50 +0000

Our “Geek Speak” Computer Basics seminars are back for 2012! Our first class will be held Monday, Jan 23rd, at 3:00 pm, in the Charles Mack Citizens Center in Mooresville. In “What’s That?” we will be looking at your computer’s connections, peripheral devices and touring the inside of a PC. Come join us for this free, open seminar!

Free Computer Basics Seminar

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:02:27 +0000

Our final “Geek Speak” Computer Basics seminar of the year will be held Monday, Oct 24th, at 3:00 pm, in the Charles Mack Citizens Center in Mooresville. In “Did I Download That?” we will be looking at the hazards of the internet and how to avoid many of the pitfalls associated with surfing the net, social media sites, and emailings. Come join us for this free, open seminar!

Wanna avoid viruses? Patch it!

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:05:22 +0000

I read an article by Ed Bott; in summary, if you regularly patch your software, you are much more likely to avoid virus infections. Yep, that’s it! Update and patch your software. In the article, Ed points to two major studies that show how patches can significantly help you avoid infections. Read the article at http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/if-your-pc-picks-up-a-virus-whose-fault-is-it/4039.