Even though you might be aware of the consequences of being the victim of an online security breach, your kids could be clueless. Chances are, they might have little to lose, because what kid really has a bank account, credit card, or hundreds of documents that could be lost due to a virus or hack? But think about it. Because you probably use the same computer, your child’s actions could be putting all of your personal files at risk. Here are a few things you can do to safeguard the family computer.

1. Brainstorm a hard-to-crack password. A recent news article revealed the easiest passwords to hack — among them “123456,” “Password,” “abc123,” and “Princess.” Ask your kids what their passwords are, and if they seem obvious, come up with a better 6-letter code.

2. Warn them about phishing. Ask if they’ve ever gotten a pop-up message or email asking for their name, address, phone number, or other personal information. If they have or if they do, forward phishing emails to spam@uce.gov and to the company, bank, or organization impersonated in the phishing email.

3. Update security software regularly. Hackers take advantage of browsers and operating systems that are behind on security updates.

If you find yourself wondering if your computer has a virus, call A+ Mobile PC Doctors to speak with a technician. We perform on-site computer repair and remote computer repair in Boston and nationally, in addition to offering a laundry list of information technology services. Visit us on the web or call us at (617) 723-1986 today.

I remember when I was in junior high school. It’s slightly funny that it was SO EXCITING for the students and teachers when my public high school began installing white boards to replace the messy chalkboards. At first, only a few of the classrooms had them. But it didn’t take long for all of the teachers to request their own white boards.

The same trend is now unfolding with SMART Boards, or Team Boards. Public and private schools, colleges and universities, and businesses have all jumped on the bandwagon by replacing their white boards with new, interactive SMART Boards. Schools love them because they allow students to interact with the instructional material like they never could before, and businesses love them for their presentation capabilities. For a good look at the things a SMART Board can do, watch this short Youtube video.

A+ Mobile PC Doctors has been providing nationwide Team Board / SMART Board installations for Empire Beauty Schools, and for several other clients. We provide exceptional SMART Board services for every step of the process, including procuring a SMART Board for our client, installing cabling and networking, and installing the software. We are hands down the most experienced SMART Board installer in Boston. We are available to perform SMART Board installation services for any location in the United States. Rest assured that we are one of only a few area BICSI Certified Engineers. As a computer repair company out of Boston, we have already established ourselves as a professional provider of nationwide computer repair services, with a quick response time and great customer service. Each SMART Board installation we perform is a guarantee of great, professional, efficient service.