ROBERT OWEN — Technology Leader & Musician
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Virus

Harry Potter Virus

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I was over at PC World and read an article reporting about a Harry Potter virus that has surfaced online. Security companies have intercepted an e-mail promising a copy of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' — which is not due for release until July 21. But rather than getting a sneak preview of the book, impatient muggles who click … Read more

Computer Locked up?

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Everyone’s seen it… You are surfing the web or working on a project for work when…. Everything Freezes up! AAAAARRRRGGGG… (no, this isnt an ad for Geek Squad!).

What caused it? Spyware? Virus? Cheese? It’s really hard to tell. Lots of things can cause the dreaded “Freeze”. After cursing furiously, you reboot and continue your work..(if you were a good boy/girl and actually saved it!?) But what caused it????

When this starts happening, think about what may have changed lately.. Did you:

  • Install a new program?
  • Remove and old program?
  • Click a mysterious Pop-Up?
  • Add a new piece of hardware?
  • Upgrade your memory?

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