Microsoft Report: Most Common Malware on Operating Systems
It’s a commonly held opinion among IT professionals that the reason Windows is so prone to virus and malware attacks is due to its popularity. Windows powers approximately 87% of the world’s computers....
View Article‘Microsoft tech support’ scam captured on video
For those of us working in the IT industry, we get used to removing viruses and malware from plenty of machines on a regular basis. Malware is a huge problem that seems to only be getting worse. Part...
View ArticleWill Microsoft Bring Back The Start Button?
When Microsoft first revealed Windows 8, complaints started rolling in almost immediately. The lack of the traditional Start Menu and the fact that Windows would no longer be booting directly to the...
View ArticleWhy did Microsoft make the decision to retire the TechNet Subscriptions service?
On July 1, 2013, Microsoft announced the end of the 15 year program, TechNet Subscriptions. Microsoft’s TechNet Subscription Program is a paid program which allows partners to download full copies of...
View ArticleNRC is Now Offering CrashPlan Managed Backup Solutions!
Backups are arguably one of the most important things you can do to protect your important data. Two of the biggest obstacles most users face with backups are: Complicated, confusing and unreliable...
View ArticleThe CryptoLocker Virus is Spreading!!!
***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NEW RIVER COMPUTING REGARDING THE “CRYPTOLOCKER” VIRUS*** There’s a new type of malware that has been spreading like wildfire over the past couple of months called...
View ArticleBattling Fake Microsoft Support Scammers
Fake antivirus support is a problem. We know fake “Microsoft representatives” call targeted Windows users to persuade them that their computers are inundated with warnings and errors as shown in the...
View ArticleCraigslist Resume Scam Spreads Trojan Virus
Reports of “Craigslist résumé” viruses have skyrocketed in recent months. Some of our clients here at New River Computing have unfortunately fallen victim to this recent outbreak. Thankfully, we’ve...
View ArticleHow will users upgrade to Windows 10?
Microsoft seems to be (mostly) following Apple’s OSX strategy by making its own upcoming OS “Windows 10″ a free upgrade. According to Thurrott.com, “Microsoft says it will deliver the final version of...
View ArticleTop 5 Risks of Outdated Technology
Click on the image below to view Microsoft’s infographic of The Risky Business of Outdated Technology! We can help – Contact us for a free network review!
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....