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Computer Tips: Firewalls

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:14:24 +0000

If you have a cable or DSL internet connection, use a hardware router firewall. (see Computer Tips: Router)
If you have a dialup connection, install a software firewall.
If you have Windows XP/Vista on a dialup connection, enable the built-in firewall. Go to http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ for some good advice.
If you have a cable or DSL internet connection, use a hardware router. Most home routers are wireless routers.
Wireless routers are actually wired routers with wireless access points built in so you can have wired and/or wireless at the same time.
Chose a router that meets your needs.

Computer Tips: Operating System Updates

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:05:48 +0000

On Wnodwos XP go to http://update.microsoft.com, scan for and install critical updates to keep your computer operating system and Office software up to date.
On Windows XP, Vista, or 7 go to Start (Windows logo), All Programs, Windows Update
On Mac find the Apple on the menu, Choose Software Updates.
- Software Update checks for available updates. In the Software Update window, select the items you want to install, then click Install. Usually, you should install all available updates.
- Enter an administrator account name and password.
- After installation is complete, restart the computer if required

Computer Tips: Check Hard Disks

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:52:37 +0000

If you have Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista, or 7 run Chkdsk

Start, Run, Type in cmd, Press the Enter Key
Type Chkdsk /f, Press the Enter Key
It will say that it has to restart to fix your drive, type Y, and Press the Enter key
Restart your pc, your hard disks will be checked for errors

With 95, 98, ME, run Scandisk

Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scandisk
Standard Test, Click Fix Automatically
Click Start
On Windows NT, 2000, XP

Computer Tips : Adware, Spyware, and Malware Removal Programs

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:32:25 +0000

Go to Download.com, look in the category Spyware Removal, The list is constantly updated so you will find the latest in adware, spyware and malware removal programs.

There are a verity of free programs to remove spyware search Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

Some of the played for spyware removal and protection programs include

About

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 05:38:26 +0000

Based in Bakersfield Valley Technology Solutions, llc delivers regional managed services for home, small, midsize and large business with computer, server and network integration. We provide sales, service, design, support and integration services. Focused on what we do to provide your business with the very best in solutions to fit your needs. Valley Technology Solutions design, implement, sell and support secure, reliable, and efficient computer networks.

Welcome

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:01:27 +0000

Welcome to Valley Technology Solutions new site. We are underway at making some change to the site to deliver more information about technology in 2012.