As computer service technicians in the field, all to often we see an UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) in use at a client location which is simply not going to function when the time comes for it to do the job it was designed for. Many times the “Replace Battery” indicator has been on for a while, and the alarm has …
Another Giveaway! Step 1: Join our Mailing Lists. Step 2: Profit #greenville
Homeland Secure IT has more fun giveaways coming! We are going to be giving some silly stuff and some spiffy stuff away to those who are on our mailing lists… You have to play the game to win… To play, you need only sign up for our mailing lists and/or subscribe to this blog. While everyone in the USA is …
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Buying a new PC or Mac? Don’t forget these essential items…
Time to replace that old computer? Wanting the latest and greatest? Bigger (or smaller), faster, cooler? Are you just looking for a good excuse to treat yourself? I know I am! Late Father’s Day gift to yourself? Early Christmas? How about an Independence Day gift? That sounds good! In any case, if you are planning on buying a new notebook …
SECURE IT ALERT: Apple Mac Trojan Vulnerability – Patched in OS X Malware Upgrade
Macintosh users are getting their own patches for Mal-Ware lately. Released last week with absolutely no fanfare was OS X 10.6.4 which addresses a Trojan vulnerability among other things. It seems that Apple intentionally has not made a big deal about this security issue, partly to help keep up the appearance that Mac computers are impervious to malicious software. A …
SECURE IT ALERT: Adobe Vulnerabilities Affect Mac, Windows, and More! Please Update NOW!
Homeland Secure IT Alert for Friday, June 18, 2010 Greetings and salutations, Last week we warned of Critical Vulnerabilities which affect Adobe products and this week we are hearing of many people being exploited by these security holes. There are patches and updates available that will secure your system, however, they are not applied automatically and must be performed by …
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Best of the Upstate / Greenville Computer Repair, Sales, Service & Support #greenville #upstate
We are often told we offer the best computer repair, sales, service and support in Greenville and the Upstate, but the Greenville News is currently looking for people to participate in their poll for the “Best of the Upstate 2010” and we would be honored if you would take a couple minutes of your time and vote… Here is the …
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Protect your computers and servers from power issues with an UPS #lightning #greenville
If you live here in the Upstate of South Carolina, you probably enjoyed nature’s light show last night, but you might not have enjoyed it if your computer, server, network components or other sensitive electronics fell victim to one of the many strikes that occurred. While it is very difficult to protect yourself from a direct lightning strike, a modest …
Microsoft Office 2010 is finally available for purchase from Homeland Secure IT!
Microsoft has released Office 2010 and it will be coming pre-installed on computers immediately. Should you buy a new computer from us or any other vendor, why not compliment that awesome new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system with the new Office 2010?! The pre-loaded version will operate in a fully functional demo mode to give you an idea of how …
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Help Homeland Secure IT & maybe get something for yourself in the process! #greenville
The Best of the Upstate voting is going on, where you pick your favorite places in the Upstate, and those who are most popular win fame and fortune! Okay, maybe not fame or fortune, but the winners do get a little publicity and recognition… If you would like to participate go to: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AM8P6RVZN You can win a $500 dollar Visa …
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SECURE IT ALERT: Apple’s worst security breach: 114,000 iPad owners exposed
Apple iPad owners have their first major security worry…. As the title says… Read more here: http://gawker.com/5559346/apples-worst-security-breach-114000-ipad-owners-exposed If you own an iPad, you may wish to visit that page.