Our friends at Emsisoft are on the ball and are on top of a new ransomware called PClock which copies CryptoLocker. If a computer is infected with PClock the user will be asked to pay a $300 ransom to unlock their files. In other words, if you don’t pay the ransom you’ll not be able to open many… Read More »
CES 2015: GoBe calorie counter wearable put to the test A controversial calorie-counting wristband, which had been denounced by some medical experts, has been put to the test by the BBC. The creators of the GoBe wristband say it can automatically, non-invasively count the calories eaten by the wearer. After crowdfunding $1.1m (£707,000) to build the product, the… Read More »
Windows 7 and 8 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 Upgrading operating systems is always an exciting event, it almost feels like the device you’re upgrading gets a breath of fresh air. The good news is that anyone running Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 will be able to upgrade to Windows 10. This means that… Read More »
Alleged tech support scammers come up with all kinds of alibis to counter complaints Companies sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Microsoft for allegedly defrauding consumers with worthless Windows technical support have spun tales involving flakey Internet connections, it’s-not-us-it’s-scammers, new management software and unanswered emails to counter hundreds of consumer complaints this year, Better Business Bureau… Read More »
When Emsisoft blogs something we think is important and/or interesting, we like to share it with you. And today’s Emsisoft blog is important and interesting – even if a little sarcasm seeps through. It’s pointed stuff we think you should read so we’re passing it on to you. Good read! Darcy & TC 40 Reasons Why You DON’T… Read More »
Meet the $7 smartwatch (CNN) — The Apple Watch will sell for $349 when it hits stores next year. Motorola’s Moto 360 goes for $249 and Samsung’s smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, starts at $199. Now, a Chinese company wants to sell you one for $7. Fastfox, a technology startup, says keeping software simple and hardware minimal lets them… Read More »