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 …
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Check out the OK Go “End Love” Video
Whenever I see a creative video, I just can’t help myself, I have to share it with everyone. The OK Go’s “End Love” is just that type of video… OK Go have made a habit of creating original and exciting music videos. You don’t even have to like their music to enjoy the effort that went into it and the …
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 …
iPad app from the Piano Guy helps you learn new songs on piano – I want one for guitar chords, tab & lyrics!
I have an idea for a great iPad app that would be awesome for fellow musicians… Imagine having a screen the size of the iPad, with a mount that secures it to a typical mic stand, and allows you to adjust it to a comfortable viewing angle. Now imagine an app that has the chords, tabs and lyrics available for your viewing, …
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 …
SECURE IT ALERT: Apple iPad reportedly still has a vulnerable Safari browser
The awesome little iPad tablet computer from apple is still vulnerable to the hacks that were reported earlier. According to this article, ‘Once implemented, the hack can reportedly allow hackers to steal someone else’s email identity, reflash network devices with firmware, or trick Safari into doing “pretty much anything on any TCP port and not have any current IDS/IPS in …