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How to protect yourself from Ransomware

March 13, 2016/in Computer Security /by The Tech Zen

To protect yourself from Ransomware you first have to understand how it works. Ransomware will encrypt your data and only the person that initiated the infection has the key. This group will then threaten to delete the key making it near impossible to gain access to your data after a certain amount of time […]

Should I Buy The Most Expensive Router?

March 10, 2016/in Networking /by The Tech Zen

Are you having trouble with wireless range in your Home / Office / Apartment? Buying the most expensive router doesn’t always solve the problem. A router can be priced high for many reasons which include range, however, I will list the features that are not necessary for Speed or Range on a Wireless network. Gigabit […]

How to protect yourself from Ransomware

March 13, 2016/in Computer Security /by The Tech Zen

Should I Buy The Most Expensive Router?

March 10, 2016/in Networking /by The Tech Zen

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How to protect yourself from Ransomware

March 13, 2016/in Computer Security /by The Tech Zen

To protect yourself from Ransomware you first have to understand how it works.

Ransomware will encrypt your data and only the person that initiated the infection has the key. This group will then threaten to delete the key making it near impossible to gain access to your data after a certain amount of time has passed.

The attackers are not typically interested in stealing your information for financial gain but instead have no problem deleting it all unless you are willing to pay a fee to gain access to your information.

Typically an infection can be initiated by a pop up while browsing the web, using a search engine to look up information and clicking on a website that is fake, and even receiving an unsolicited phone call from someone claiming they are with Apple, Microsoft, or some other well-known company or government agency stating that you have an infection and they need to assist you in removal.

You can work to avoid Ransomware by taking precautions and following the following advice:

Back up often: Using a cloud backup solution will keep your data backed up hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly. If your system gets compromised you can restore a previous version of your data and be back up and running.
Avoid Unsolicited Contact: If you receive an email or a phone call from someone stating your computer is infected and they need to access it remotely to assist with cleaning it up, hang up and call a trusted IT consultant. Never allow someone you don’t know access to your computer remotely.
Antivirus/Antimalware: Use reputable antivirus/antimalware software such as Webroot will add search protection and give you warnings when you access a website that is not safe.

Do not be tempted to give in and pay the ransom, paying them may result in further extortions. Take precautions now to prevent this from ever happening.

The Tech Zen performs IT services for residential and small business clients through-out South Florida. If you feel you may have been compromised or want to see that you are protected with proper antivirus software and backup solution contact us for a free phone consultation.

Should I Buy The Most Expensive Router?

March 10, 2016/in Networking /by The Tech Zen

Are you having trouble with wireless range in your Home / Office / Apartment?

Buying the most expensive router doesn’t always solve the problem. A router can be priced high for many reasons which include range, however, I will list the features that are not necessary for Speed or Range on a Wireless network.

Gigabit Lan / Gigabit Ethernet – If you have computers or devices connected with an actual Ethernet cable and not wireless, this feature “might” be important for you. Gigabit Ethernet allows for faster speeds across the network when transferring files from one computer to another when all devices on the network are actually hard wired to a router. This will NOT affect internet speeds.
USB Port – If your router has a USB port, this adds the feature of being able to connect a USB External Hard Drive or Flash drive to share files across the network. This port can also be used for connecting a USB Printer which can be shared across the network.
DualBand Routers – This feature is great for separating devices on your network, a good example would be if you stream media from your computer to your TV and you don’t want to slow down the rest of your network for tasks such as checking email or browsing the web. It is like having two routers in one with a second band working on a more robust and less crowded network.

Now to get to the reason why you might be here, which is the range of your wireless network.

First you need to look at your layout and the distance you are trying to cover. WIFI Range is rated for a large area with no walls, furniture, appliances, etc.. Unless you live in a warehouse, you will never get the rated range of the router you purchased.

If you have an L shaped house it would be best to place your router in a central location for the best coverage, if this is not possible you should use a device such as your smart phone, laptop, or tablet and connect to your wireless network and start walking around your house while watching the wireless strength and see where it drops drastically.

Just before it drops which might normally be near a kitchen, exterior wall, garage, or a corner which leads to the other side of the house, you need to place a range expander.

You can purchase an inexpensive router and a range extender which will get you better coverage than a single $200 router ever could.

Call Us Today 888-333-9757

The Tech Zen has technicians that specialize in Wireless Networking and Extending your Wireless Network. We always recommend high quality products that work with in your budget for what you are trying to accomplish. Contact us for a FREE Phone Consultation.

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