| Viruses Have you have installed some anti-virus software on your computer, but never updated? there is a good chance you could have a virus. New viruses are released everyday, and if your software doesn't know about these new viruses, it has no way of protecting you from them. Be sure to update your virus software regularly, and perform regular full system scans. Click here for more info. |
Damned spyware and adware! Ever clicked on that link that said 'hot porn', only to fall in the trap of endless and annoying advertising? You are not alone. Pop ups are becoming more of an annoyance than most viruses these days. If you have been hit with pop up software, there are some methods to remove it, but prevention is better than a cure. Try installing pop up stopping and anti-virus software. Use a non-IE browser, and update MS windows regularly. Read here for more tips on stopping pop-ups. |
| Firewalls Firewalls are a great way to protect your computer from hackers trojans and works, but did you know that having a firewall installed on your computer can block your internet and email access? Poor firewall products or mis-configured software is a very common cause for your internet to stop working all of a sudden. Click here for more info |
The Fox is on fire Mozilla firefox is a neat web browser and great alternative to MS Internet Explorer. It features tabbed browsing for more efficient browsing experience and built in pop-up and cookie blockers, plus it features less security flaws compared to IE, and even better it's free! so you have no excuse not to give it a go. Click here for more |
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Using computers and the InternetIntangent is a computing and internet technical service business operating in the Hume area of Melbourne providing technicnal assistance and advice to residents and small businesses in the area. We specialise in internet technologies and configuration/troubleshooting networking and computer installation/diagnosis.
Services we provide:
- Expert advice from a consultant with over 5 years experience
- Friendly, onsite consultation - we come to you
- Computer and Internet installation and diagnosis
- Software and Hardware upgrades, installation and repair
- Virus removal and prevention
- Firewall and security advice and setup
- Website development and provisioning
- Data and phone cabling services available in the near future
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