My Favorite Malware and Toolbar Cleaner

There have been a lot of different Malware and Toolbar Cleaners, but by far the one that I find the most effective as of late is AdwCleaner. This write up pretty much sums it up for for me, 

"Many antivirus programs and uninstaller programs can handle browser toolbars and other crapware, but sometimes, even they can't uninstall all the pieces. Heck, sometimes you aren't even sure what you're looking for. AdwCleaner is a portable program that finds every last bit of crapware on your system for you, with just one click."

From Lifehacker

I strongly suggest that you check out AdwCleaner, but remember that once it gets this easy to remove Malware and Toolbars, you may no longer think that they no no longer a issue.  Check out the download site here, 

AdwCleaner

Provider’s Resource Clearinghouse Community Networking Meet and Greet

Check out PRC,  they are a great organization with excellent options and services.   This is your oppurtunity to check them out. 

YOUR INVITED!

Provider’s Resource Clearinghouse

Community Networking Meet and Greet.

Come enjoy PRC’s Community Networking Meet and Greet with fellow members, non members, public shoppers and community leaders.

When:      Friday October 4, 2013

Time:       9am – 11am.

 

Location: PRC 14500 E. 33rd Place Aurora, Co 80011

                  **Continental Breakfast**

*    We will have Guest Speakers representing our Communities!

*    Bring your business card, brochures, and information about YOUR agency to share with others. 

*    We will also have giveaway door prizes!  Good Luck! J

A tour of the PRC showrooms will be given and Shopping will be available.

ATTENTION PRC MEMBERS

*     Bring a prospective new nonprofit (501c3) friend to the networking event and you will receive a $ 75.00 voucher when they join as a PRCmember - limited one voucher per agency.

You can register online or by calling Ernie Luna Garcia at 303-962-2270.  Thank you for registering!

 

More information and online registration: Open House Event 

Come find out more about Wild Apricot

On September 13, 2013 I will be facilitating a meeting revewing Wild Apricot.   Here is a quick overview of the event, 

Do the following features interest your nonprofit?

• An easy solution to run your website, something everyone in your organization can update.
• A mass email solution that allows you to track all interaction with your constituents.
• Accounting and web payment processing that integrates with Quickbooks and other accounting programs.
• Blogging, Forum, and Member Area functions native to the system.
• A no-maintenance system that is hosted for you, for a low monthly fee, between $25 an $200 a month based on the size of your organization.

Wild Apricot might be the answer.

Wild Apricot is web-based software for small associations and non-profits to help manage membership, website, events and other activities. It is "cloud" software, meaning it runs through a web browser without needing to install anything on your local computer. It is built for small organizations, under 5000 members.

Join us for a free session to find out more!

Thanks to T4T for hosing the session,  if you would like to attend, please register here,

Save your nonprofit time, money and hassle with a single website donor/member management solution

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. 

Retiring Windows XP and Office 2003

In approximately 220 days, support for Windows XP and Office 2003 will end.   Most Small and Medium business support groups will start phasing out support in October of 2013.   What this means to you,

- Security Risks

- Compliance Risks

- Lack of Independent Software Vendor Support

- Lack of Hardware Vendor Support

Here is even more detail, 

- Retiring Windows XP (Microsoft)

- XP's retirement will be hacker heaven

- Support ends in 2014 for Windows XP and Office 2003 (Microsoft)

If these were big enough issues, the looming issue is 41% of all Windows users still use Windows XP.

I see three possible outcomes to the Windows XP end of support.

- Nothing happens immediately, but over 3 - 6 months software starts to change and is no longer compatible with Windows XP drivers.

- In the months leading up to the retirement date prices for other Operating Systems (Windows 7, Windows 8) increase and you pay more to upgrade.

- Hackers and other folks aware of the end of support date store up viruses, malware, etc. and then set them loose on the unsupported Windows XP user base.   With such a broad installation base this could be a potential nightmare.

What should you do?

In my opinion, upgrade now.  Avoid the risk of lack of support, gain the benefit from improved performance, and mitigate your risk. 

Warning, certain Xerox scanners/photocopiers can switch numbers on scans

I came across this article recently, and it is my worst nightmare come true.  I have always been a little circumspect when coping and scanning documents, but never thought that it would actually happen.

Based on this report, certain Xerox photo copiers have a habit of changing numbers.  

 The full story is here,

 Xerox Work Centers Switching Numbers when scanning

Here is a sample of the problem, 

This looks like a limited problem on a couple of models of Xerox machines, but once this becomes better distributed I can only imagine the fall out.   The site article is definitely worth a read, and Xerox is very focused on resolving the problem, but one can only imagine the problems that might, or have arisen from the issue.  

Be sure to review the list of the affected printer/copier/scanners.   The last thing that you would want is to have this issue befall you after it has been discovered.