Dallas IT Support: Windows Worm Threat Low
Alexander Muse , August 16, 2006
Comments OffPreviously we indicated that the Department of Homeland Security had issued a patch warning for Windows 2000. Patched systems should now be safe. The worm did not actually spread due to the quick action of most companies. If you are running Windows 2000 systems check to make sure your IT support person installed MS06-040 (if they didn’t call Scott at 214.550.2010).
Help Wanted: IT Professionals!
Alexander Muse , August 16, 2006
Comments OffArchitel is hiring once again (did we ever stop?) and we are looking for strong, senior level engineers who love technology to join the team. Do you read about IT support when you go home? Do you read Microsoft’s blogs? Do you care about helping people? Do you like to solve complex technology problems? Do you love fixing computers? How about servers? Are you strong in Microsoft Exchange? How about AD? If you are passionate about your profession?
Architel provides IT support to small companies throughout the Dallas area and we need smart people, LIKE YOU, to help us do it. Give us a call today and ask for Scott 214.550.2010 or Alex 214.550.2003.
Dallas Computer Support: Dell Recalls 4.1MM Batteries
Alexander Muse , August 15, 2006
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If you have a Dell notebook, it is likely that your battery has been recalled according to the New York Times. Dell is the victim of the largest safety recall in the history of consumer electronics having to recall 4,100,000 batteries.
The batteries were sold between April 2004 and July 18, 2006. The recall is a result of several laptop fires such as this one:
Dell has been bedeviled by reports of burning laptops in recent months. In June, a Dell notebook burst into flames during a conference in a hotel in Osaka, Japan. In July, firefighters in Vernon Hills, Ill., were called to the office of Tetra Pak, the food processing and packaging company, to extinguish a notebook fire hot enough to burn the desk beneath it.
Dallas IT Support: Security Flaw in Windows
Alexander Muse , August 9, 2006
Comments OffThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking out for your safety. They are recommending that users apply Microsoft’s MS06-040 patch as quickly as possible.
According to CNET: “Users are encouraged to avoid delay in applying this security patch,” the Department of Homeland Security said in the statement. The patch fixes a serious flaw that, if exploited, could enable an attacker to remotely take complete control of an affected system, the agency said.
