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Avonside, Christchurch
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www.avonside.co.nz
T: (03) 389 3887
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SPAM Warning
From the McDonalds website:
It has been brought to our attention that a fraudulent email relating to a customer satisfaction survey has been circulated claiming to be from McDonald's New Zealand. This email was not sent by McDonalds New Zealand.
The survey requests amongst other things, credit card details, citing that participants will be credited with a $50.00 voucher. Please be aware that McDonald’s NZ only use reputable research companies and would never request bank or credit card details. Hoax emails come from known and unknown sources and email addresses in most cases can be 'spoofed' (term for a spam email whereby spammers make the email appear from someone other than the actual sender).
Please disregard and delete this email if you happen to receive it. |
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Windows XP Vulnerability Warning
From the Microsoft website:
Microsoft is investigating a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Video ActiveX Control. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user. When using Internet Explorer, code execution is remote and may not require any user intervention.
We are aware of attacks attempting to exploit the vulnerability.
Customers may prevent the Microsoft Video ActiveX Control from running in Internet Explorer, either manually using the instructions in the Workaround section or automatically using the solution found in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 972890. By preventing the Microsoft Video ActiveX Control from running in Internet Explorer, there is no impact to application compatibility.
We recommend customers not on our HOST or BEST plan run the solution in the "Fix it for me" section.
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Global Newsletter
July 2009
Choosing the best anti-virus software
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We often get asked “what’s the best anti-virus software?” however that’s like asking a group of people what the best car is. Raise the subject of anti-virus software with a group of computer experts and you will get many different opinions. Here are some things to consider when selecting security software for your computer:
Retail box or download - Many good software products are not sold in retail chain stores but are available for secure purchase and download from the internet. This sometimes makes it harder to ask questions about the product, but remember that the retail sales person has a vested interest in recommending the product that they stock. Just because a large chain store stocks the software doesn’t mean it’s the best software for your needs.
Impact on PC performance – This can be a tough area to gauge just by looking at the software description. Check out the ‘Minimum System Requirements’ to see which software needs more resources (e.g. memory). Also, consider installing a time-limited trial version of the software (if available) to test it for yourself before parting with your money.
Updates & upgrades – All anti-virus software should entitle you to download the latest information (updates) about any new viruses for free, for the duration of your license subscription. Some software products also entitle you to upgrade for free if a newer version of the software is released, whilst others make you pay an upgrade fee.
Price – Software licensing comes in many different configurations, so make sure you are comparing the same kind of software license when you are comparing prices. Factors that influence the price include how long your subscription is for (allowing you to download those free anti-virus information updates), how many PCs can use the one license and whether the software is being installed in a student/academic environment, home, business or not-for-profit entity.
Management – If you run a business with more than one PC, a ‘network edition’ may be right for you. This allows the updates to be downloaded by one of your computers and distributed to the rest of them, instead of each PC downloading the update. It also provides an overall view of whether the software is working on each PC and if any infections have been found. These features reduce the time (and cost) it takes to manage your anti-virus software across multiple computers.
Additional features – Many anti-virus software vendors now also produce ‘security suites’, which include firewalls and protection against spyware, malware and spam. It may be more cost effective and resource effective to run one product to handle all of these security aspects.
Trusted recommendation – There are many independent testing laboratories and software review websites that publish the results of their anti-virus software comparisons. Your local Computer Troubleshooter also deals with a significant number of computers every year and will have developed a preference for the software they believe does the best job with the least amount of problems. Computer Troubleshooters ~ Avonside recommend Avast! antivirus and AVG antivirus. We use both of these products in the workshop, on our personal computers and on many of our customers' computers. |
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Talk to Computer Troubleshooters ~ Avonside about the best anti-virus solution for your specific requirements. |
8 Web Design Mistakes to Avoid - #5
These tips can be used by anyone, but we make sure to incorporate them into any web sites that we design and build.
It gives people a headache
Maddening motion, long blocks of text, wrong colour scheme, inconsistent look and feel, poor navigation and
slow downloads all contribute to poor website experience and should therefore be avoided. It is worth
consulting with a web or graphic designer before you embark on a web design project. |
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Need help with your website?
Whether you’re building your first website or upgrade your current website Computer Troubleshooters ~ Avonside can take the hassle and
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Recommended Business - Chiropractor
Your nervous system controls and regulates every cell of your body. When your nervous system doesn’t work correctly, you don’t work correctly. And when you don’t work correctly, you’re sick! Simple as that.
Aches and pains are signs that your body isn’t working correctly.
Your brain, spinal cord and all your nerves control how your body works.
Physical, chemical or emotional stresses produce a defensive posture.
Muscles contract, locking spinal joints that pinch or irritate nearby nerves.
Lack of nervous system integrity sets the stage for disease and ill health.
A thorough examination helps chiropractors find these subluxations.
Applying a precise force to stuck spinal joints helps the body correct itself.
Health usually returns as repeated visits restore nervous system integrity.
That’s why chiropractic care has helped millions get well and stay well.
For a qualified referral, please talk to us and we will give you their details and make sure they are waiting for your call. |
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Contact Computer Troubleshooters ~ Avonside:
Graham Love – graham@avonside.co.nz
Peggy Love – peggy@avonside.co.nz
Andrea Jones – andrea@avonside.co.nz
Nate Walker – nate@avonside.co.nz
Richard Bassett – richardb@avonside.co.nz
Ashley Thin – ashley@avonside.co.nz
Phone: (03) 389 3887
Newsletter Archives available at: http://avonside.co.nz/news.htm
Newsletter edited by Nate Walker |
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