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New Service Hours

Multiple devices

To provide the best service possible, we’ve made some changes to our business hours.

Posted byKamrynMarch 5, 2019March 6, 2019Posted inBlog, Safety & Security, Shopping, Tips & Tricks

“Petya” Cyber Attack: Safety Tips

Computer user

Just weeks after the “WannaCry” virus scare, we have another European cyber attack that is projected to spread to the U.S. Are you safe?

Posted byKamrynJune 28, 2017June 27, 2017Posted inBlog, Safety & SecurityTags: email, malware, microsoft, scams, windows

“WannaCry” Virus. Are You Safe?

Computer infected with WannaCry

News outlets have been reporting a computer virus spreading rapidly across the globe. The malware, dubbed “WannaCry”, is expected to hit U.S. computers today. Are you safe?

Posted byKamrynMay 15, 2017May 15, 2017Posted inBlog, Safety & SecurityTags: email, malware, windows

Our Privacy Policy

Your data is safe with Genesis Computing

We take your privacy seriously. This is worth reading.

Posted byKamrynJanuary 10, 2017January 12, 2017Posted inBlog, Safety & SecurityTags: privacy

Why Am I Getting So Much Spam?

Spam can.

If you use your email address anywhere on the Internet it is only a matter of time before you receive spam. Learn about where spam comes from and how to keep it from landing in your inbox.

Posted byKamrynAugust 1, 2016September 6, 2016Posted inBlog, Safety & Security, Tips & TricksTags: email, spam, windows5 Comments on Why Am I Getting So Much Spam?

Windows 10: $119 After July 29

After July 29, you will have to pay a $119 fee to upgrade if you do not already have Windows 10 installed. That’s right– if you have downloaded Windows 10 but haven’t installed it, you will be charged for the upgrade process.

Posted byKamrynJuly 18, 2016September 6, 2016Posted inBlog, Safety & Security, Tips & TricksTags: microsoft, windows

Your Computer Is Infected!

You may encounter a web page or pop-up that your computer has “critical errors”, a “malicious infection” or other scary-sounding terms. It’s a scam.

Posted byKamrynApril 6, 2016September 6, 2016Posted inBlog, Safety & SecurityTags: malware, scams

Windows 10 May Install Automatically

Starting February, Windows 10 will now be automatically downloaded and installed for Windows 7 and 8.1 users who have set their computer to download and install “recommended” updates.

Posted byKamrynFebruary 3, 2016June 7, 2017Posted inBlog, Safety & Security, Tips & TricksTags: windows1 Comment on Windows 10 May Install Automatically

Chrome Cleanup Tool

The Chrome Cleanup Tool is a free application made by Google to fix common and unwanted changes to the Chrome web browser for Windows users.

Posted byKamrynOctober 26, 2015June 7, 2017Posted inBlog, Safety & Security, Tips & TricksTags: chrome, google, malware

“MyCleanPC.Com” and Other Online Services

We have received inquiries about the legitimacy of online computer cleanup services such as MyCleanPC.com. We’ve looked into it and they are scams.

Posted byKamrynAugust 21, 2015June 7, 2017Posted inBlog, Safety & SecurityTags: scams

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