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Windows 7 & Server 2008 End of Life

Posted on 06/10/201909/02/2021 by GiantsFan

Windows has announced that they will no longer support Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 starting on January 14, 2020. This means that starting on January 15, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide technical assistance and software updates for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 systems. This change has an impact on many businesses and residents. We're here to answer questions and help you with the next steps.
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Windows Support Scams

Posted on 12/07/201607/26/2021 by GiantsFan

The most common issue we are hearing from our residential clients is regarding Windows Support Scams. Has this ever happened to you? We present, below, a possible scenario of this occurrence:
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Beware of Fake Windows Tech Support

Posted on 08/08/201407/26/2021 by GiantsFan

Hey nerds! A lot of you may have received calls from "Windows tech support," "Dell tech support" or something similar. Don't let them dupe you! These are fraudster calls from scamming companies trying to take your money by giving you worthless software, or even sometimes software that's infected with Trojan viruses.
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