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Microsoft has a new logo for Windows 8.
Microsoft unveiled a new logo for the upcoming Windows 8, featuring a clean one-color design that leans heavily on its new Metro user interface.
Microsoft hired high-powered design consultancy Pentagram to come up with the new look. According to Moreau, the firm wanted to move away from the previous Windows logo that looked more like a flag than a window.
“‘Windows’ really is a beautiful metaphor for computing, and with the new logo we wanted to celebrate the idea of a window, in perspective,” Moreau wrote.
Microsoft hasn’t said when the new operating system will debut, though most analysts expect it to arrive before the end of the year, and perhaps in time for back-to-school shopping. Last this month, Microsoft will take the wraps off the beta version of the operating system, a key milestone on the way toward releasing it.
Folsom KSI Computers
KSI Computer in Folsom has closed its doors.
But BitWise Computer Repair is here ready to service all their old customers. We offer all the same great services at great prices. We are located on Folsom Auburn Rd right next to the Folsom Dam. Give us a call if you have any questions, 916-987-5474.
Mac OS 10.8 Mountain Lion Sneak Preview
The new Mac OS 10.8 Mountain Lion is coming this summer.
Apple as announced the latest version of OS X named “Mountain Lion.” It is projected to be available by the end of the summer. Here are some of the new features:
Messages
Messages does everything iChat does, and so much more. For starters, it comes with iMessage. And just like iMessage in iOS, it lets you send unlimited messages to anyone on a Mac or an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 5. Send photos, videos, documents, and contacts — even send messages to a group.
Notification Center
Something new is always popping up somewhere on your Mac — an email, an instant message, a friend request, a calendar alert, and more. Notification Center makes it easy to stay up to speed, because there’s one place to see everything.
How do I remove a computer virus?
Remove computer virus’s and spyware with some tools from Microsoft.
If your computer is infected with a virus, you’ll want to remove it as quickly as possible. A fast way to check for viruses is to use an online scanner, such as the Microsoft Safety Scanner. The scanner is a free online service that helps you identify and remove viruses, clean up your hard disk, and generally improve your computer’s performance.
If you’re not sure whether your computer has a virus, see How can I tell if my computer has a virus? to check for some telltale signs. To try a different online scanner, follow the links to other companies that provide them on the Windows Security software providers webpage.
If you can connect to the Internet
If you can reach a website using your web browser, run an online scan.
To run the Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Go to the Microsoft Safety Scanner webpage to download the scanner.
- Click Download Now, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
If you can’t connect to the Internet
If you can’t get to the Microsoft Safety Scanner online, try restarting your computer in safe mode with networking enabled.
To restart in Safe Mode with networking enabled
- Restart your computer.
- When you see the computer manufacturer’s logo, press and hold the F8 key.
- On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking, and then press Enter.
- Log on to your computer with a user account that has administrator rights.
- Follow the steps above to run the Microsoft Safety Scanner.
Remove a virus manually
Sometimes a virus must be removed manually. This can become a technical process that you should only undertake if you have experience with the Windows registry and know how to view and delete system and program files in Windows.
First, identify the virus by name by running your antivirus program. If you don’t have an antivirus program or if your program doesn’t detect the virus, you might still be able to identify it by looking for clues about how it behaves. Write down the words in any messages it displays or, if you received the virus in email, write down the subject line or name of the file attached to the message. Then search an antivirus vendor’s website for references to what you wrote down to try to find the name of the virus and instructions for how to remove it.
Recovery and prevention
After the virus is removed, you might need to reinstall some software or restore lost information. Doing regular backups on your files can help you avoid data loss if your computer becomes infected again. If you haven’t kept backups in the past, we recommend that you start now.
Buy Refurbished Apple Products To Save Money
Refurbished Macintosh’s can save you hundreds.
Apple’s refurbs come with a new outer shell and new battery, meaning you get same-as-new appearance and performance. Better still, you get the same one-year warranty Apple extends to new hardware. There is literally no downside.
But there is one small cosmetic difference: refurbs come in nondescript cardboard boxes, not the fancy white ones afforded to new gear. Big whoop, if you ask me.
Apple’s refurb offerings and inventory change over time, so you can’t always get what you want. But I think it’s the only logical place to start your shopping. I’ve purchased refurbished iPhones, iPods, and iPads, and every one of them arrived in perfect, like-new condition. Consequently, when it comes to Apple gear, I can’t see any reason to pay extra for the new stuff.
Change Your Password Day
February 1 Is Change Your Password Day
If you are like me—and of course you are, right? we are all gingers inside—you probably have password security that ranges from awful-like-Batman-Foreverto thoroughly mediocre.
Also if you are like me, you might’ve bought shoes from Zappos once—Keen Coronados in India In/Black Olive, to be precise—and been informed that some jerk might’ve stolen your password. Which, in my case, means they’ve got one of a series of root passwords that could potentially access one of my other accounts. And, boy, I’ve got a lot of accounts, I realized as I was counting up all the password changes I needed to make. And then, a nanosecond later came the realization that this is going to keep happening, every year, every month, maybe every week. It’s already happened a bunch—a hearty wave to you PSN players and Senatorial Twitter users—so it’s time to get a password manager and give every account a unique, hard-to-crack password.
Anyways, I thought it would be a good idea if we all changed our passwords together. Like positive peer pressure, ’cause it’s pretty goddamn annoying. Sooner is better than later, so I was thinking maybe we should all change our passwords on February 1. I’m not very creative, so I’ve decided to just call it “Change Your Password Day.” Look for some password-y pieces over the next few days leading up to it.
Source: Gizmodo
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