Anton Ruighaver, Author at TECHLINQ™ - Technology Excellence

I Need Computer or Networking Assistance. Where Do I Start?

When looking for Computer or Networking Support we advise businesses to investigate the “Critical 5”. This is an outline of attributes your IT Support company should possess in order to give you the best level of service and support. We’ve adopted these elements based on the best-practices we’ve seen employed by the most

Windows Server 2003 – End of Support – 7-14-15

July 14, 2015 marks a major transition, this is the date Microsoft stops releasing critical patches and officially ends support for Windows Server 2003. While this date may seem distant, now is the time to understand that the end of support and the end of life of Windows Server 2003 means that your

2015 New Year’s Computer Security Checklist

This checklist will help you make and keep your PC more secure. Over time, security holes are discovered in all computers’ operating systems and the software that runs on them. These risks need to be patched to keep your system and personal information safe. We’re rolling this list out for the start of

Is an Android tablet on your loved-ones wish list? Learn how to choose the right one…

One of the most popular gifts this holiday season is the tablet, and more specifically the Android tablet. Because there are so many different options to choose from, it can be difficult to actually choose the right tablet to give as a gift. To help, we came up with some important factors to

What, exactly, is Net Neutrality and what does it mean to my business?

In many western countries we are blessed with a free and open Internet, but in the US there is a battle currently raging over the idea of Net Neutrality. Chances are high that you will have heard this term thrown around by various experts and media outlets. In November, President Obama took a

When is the right time to update your technology?

Technology is an integral part of any business. The problem this presents is that technology ages and eventually needs to be replaced. With the sheer volume of new systems and hardware components being introduced on a daily basis, it can be daunting to determine whether you should upgrade or not. Here are five

Can you expand a bit more on the threat posed by malicious social engineering?

Microsoft calls your office referencing a security threat you recognize as very recently being in the news. The Caller ID shows “Microsoft, Redmond, WA” and the representative is very well spoken and pleasant. He has an excellent answer for every cynical question you ask, and emphasizes the urgency of the situation. He states

What are some best practices for avoiding current and new security threats?

Nobody wants to acknowledge it, but it’s true… Hackers are getting smarter and far more creative with the methods they use to try to acquire your trust, sensitive information, and money. The methods they now employ go far beyond their attempts to install malware on your computer or device. There is a growing

What are some ways to get more relevant and accurate internet search results?

Let’s face it; searching the internet can be a frustrating endeavor. In some ways it’s almost a struggle between you, searching for the exact information you need, and the millions of advertisers trying to entice you into looking at what they want you to see, namely their products or services. This may seem

Why did I get malware even though I have AntiVirus?

There are actually a number of reasons this can happen. First, although the lines are blurring, it helps to have a better understanding of the different objectives that viruses and malware typically have. Malware is traditionally designed to gather and extract personal information or to cripple a system and demand money to “fix”

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