March 21, 2016 |
By Andrew Harris
Introduction Are Mac computers virus proof? The simple answer is… no. The latest Mac computers run OS X, which is thought to be safer than most operating systems, but is in fact, not virus proof. For example, look back at the Mac Flashback Trojan, a type of malware, which stole banking and personal information. This hit over 600,000 Apple users. Looking at www.apple.com, the previous claim that Apple devices cannot get viruses has been removed and replaced with “It’s built to be safe”. One of the worst pieces of malware known to Macs is the Thunderstrike 2 worm, which infects... Read More
April 2, 2015 |
By Andrew Harris
PC vs. Mac – A Timeless Rivalry History The first personal computer using a mouse and a graphical user interface was the Apple Macintosh. Released to the market on January 24, 1984, Apple enjoyed a monopoly on the market until Microsoft entered the picture about one year later. The Apple Macintosh enjoyed respectable sales during the 1980s until market share shifted to Windows throughout the 1990s. Almost everyone knows that Microsoft dominates the market for personal computers. The reason is that Microsoft sold its operating systems to numerous computer companies. This permitted wide distribution for its operating systems while Apple... Read More
November 13, 2014 |
By Andrew Harris
How does your Computer get a Virus? It becomes very frustrating when all you want to do is surf the internet without having to worry about getting malware on your computer. You begin surfing the web and downloading like it nobody’s business. All of a sudden your computer becomes very sluggish and pop ups are everywhere. You begin to wonder, do I have a virus? Its very stressful and makes for a very displeasing internet experience. So what can you do to prevent this from happening? Well first you have to understand what the differences are for each and what... Read More
November 10, 2014 |
By Andrew Harris
Cyberspace the New Frontier Technology has become as natural for people as the air they breathe. Imagine being told ten years ago that we would have the ability to use the Internet on our phones or video chat with someone across the country. However, this surge in our technological capabilities inevitably comes with its drawbacks as well. While innovators work to propel the technical field, rogue threats are being released into cyberspace. These take the forms of malicious software such as viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, and adware. Many people ask themselves, “Why do people go to the trouble to make... Read More
