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November 24, 2023 True IT Pro

Meltdown and Spectre: CPU Security Flaws

New Major CPU Security Flaws Earlier this week, computer security experts announced the discovery of two major security flaws found...

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July 19, 2016 True IT Pro

To Cloud or Not to Cloud

When Does Using a Cloud Server Make Sense? For the past few years, the term “The Cloud” has become a...

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May 6, 2016 True IT Pro

World Password Day 2016: May 5th

More and more, accessing personal information via a website or app isn't just becoming commonplace; it's becoming a part of our culture.

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April 23, 2016 True IT Pro

Apple QuickTime Patching Stops

Apple will no longer be issuing security patches for QuickTime on Windows computers.

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March 2, 2016 True IT Pro

Locky Ransomware

A new variant of ransomware called Locky can encrypt your files and hold them ransom until payment is delivered. Learn more from IT experts West County Net!

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December 15, 2015 True IT Pro

TeslaCrypt Ransomware Removal

This past year, a particularly nasty malware infection known as TeslaCrypt has come into the spotlight. If you're infected, there are steps to take before paying the ransom!

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December 10, 2015 True IT Pro

Microsoft Patch KB 3114409 Issues

Microsoft issued an update for Outlook 2010 on Tuesday, December, 8, which was supposed to fix a set of issues, including preventing the program from mistakenly entering safe mode on startup.

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July 18, 2015 True IT Pro

Flash Vulnerability

Adobe Flash is once again broken and vulnerable to virus attacks. PROTECT YOUR FILES Mozilla is temporarily blocking Adobe Flash...

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July 3, 2015 True IT Pro

CryptoWall Removal & Prevention Guide

Getting infected with CryptoWall can be a very scary, damaging, and even costly experience. If you're infected, West County can help.

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June 6, 2015 True IT Pro

The Windows 10 Upgrade Complete Guide

When does Windows 10 come out? Windows 10 launches on July 29th, 2015 and will remain a free upgrade until...

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February 6, 2015 True IT Pro

One Firm or Two for IT and Web Dev/Design?

It’s not often that you find a web development company that’s also an IT support company or vice versa. West County Net happens to be both, and many of our clients take advantage of that fact.

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November 14, 2014 True IT Pro

Net Neutrality Update – President Obama Lends Support

Whether or not you agree with the President’s political views, policies, or the decisions he’s made in office, it’s pretty easy to get behind him in the case of net neutrality.

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October 21, 2014 True IT Pro

Cloud Hosting Security

The internet is open to anyone at anytime from anywhere in the world (for the most part). Is your business protected in the cloud?

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August 8, 2014 True IT Pro

End of Support for Windows Server 2003

In less than a year, Microsoft will end support for the popular Windows Server 2003. Hailed by many as the most stable, reliable Windows-based server OS, many are not looking forward to leaving Win2k3. However, compromised security is forcing the issue.

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August 6, 2014 True IT Pro

Why is Broadband Internet Important?

Net neutrality, ISP monopolies, and "fast lanes" aside, why is broadband internet so important anyway? Why is it important that people have access to high-speed internet? What does fast internet service do for society?

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July 17, 2014 True IT Pro

Broadband ISP Monopoly Isn’t “Natural”

There’s this little clawing, nagging thought in the back of my mind: I’m paying this business whose practices I hate and whose customer service is consistently rated the worst in the country, and there’s nothing I can do about it.

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May 17, 2014 True IT Pro

Why is Net Neutrality Important?

If you work in the tech or web industries, you’re probably already entrenched in the debate raging on right now...

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May 15, 2014 True IT Pro

Implementing a Cloud Service

Cloud computing is quickly becoming the standard for cost-effective web hosting, data backup, and information technology services. Businesses of all...

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