SearcyITShop.com

07/28/2023

***I wrote this for our local community fb page and thought I’d share it with you all too.*** It’s been a while since I’ve posted to you all. It seems for me and my family that we continue to stay busy and there is always someone needing something for us to help with! As we all continue to go about our daily business, we tend to be accepting and proceed assuming that everyone has good intentions at heart and well many people DO NOT. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried to sell something on the FB marketplace but the bad actors come out with a quickness. Everyone trying to scam you with some sort of pay beforehand tactic!!!! I’ve been dealing with IT for 30 years! This day and age, anything and everything is available to you with the touch of a button. If you’ve ever signed up for it or asked about it, it has probably been scanned and is retrievable on the internet!

Please be cautious when you answer your phone to unknown callers! Bad actors are so believable!

Please do not use the same password to access every online service/accounts. If you are hacked/ meaning they know your username and your password for one site, there are groups out there that will try that username and password combination on all other known websites just to see if you’ve got accounts.

This is no scare tactic and by no means am I trying to drum up any new business, but I want to leave you with this. There are so many websites that hold our personal data and they are being breached every month.

I am going to provide this website, you do not have to purchase any of it’s suggested services, but it will tell you if your email address has been exposed and what company was compromised.

https://haveibeenpwned.com

If you want to know if others are using your same password you can try this site

https://haveibeenpwned.com/Passwords

I’ve dealt with people and families that have been taken advantage of, and if me sending this out helps open the eye of one person or is shared with others in your family. It’s worth it. I will tell you that the elderly and those with self esteem issues are more vulnerable to fall for many scams! I will also say, I’ve seen very smart business savvy fall for trickery too. SearcyITShop.com

Again check out the website, you don’t have to buy anything to use it.

Have I Been Pwned allows you to search across multiple data breaches to see if your email address or phone number has been compromised.

07/30/2018

Here's a good read on something that could help out your online presence. Everyone needs all the protection they can get. I didn't see the word "free." I'll do more research and get back to you!

Malwarebytes Browser Extensions (BETA) are available in the official web stores for Chrome and Firefox. Read what they can do for you, and try one, if you haven't already.. Categories: Betas Malwarebytes news Tags: ad blockersad blockingblockchromeclickbaitfirefoxMalwarebytes Browser Extensionsspeed...

06/20/2017

It's been a while since I've updated you,,, "my fan club!" So recently I went through 2 midnight installs to get my latest certification to be able to do more proprietary installs in the Burger King arena. Matter of fact, I just got home from an install a little while ago. Between my day job which has been hecktic and keeping up with my side jobs,,, I stay booked. I don't say this enough, but THANK YOU for supporting me and allowing me to serve you all.

These days,,, I do a lot for commercial businesses. Also a shout out to my friend in the Sonic arena that helped get my foot in the door a few years ago. Between the BK's and Sonic's I'm supporting well over 20 stores and growing just being a part time business.

Another Thanks goes out to my wife and family. They are always there and willing to pick up the slack when I'm on the road to take care of the kids.

As always, If you need me feel free to call or send me a message.

Enjoy your week!

BJ

08/15/2016

For anyone wanting to clean up those annoying browser popups, this article is for you.

A hijacked browser tab can annoy you with endless redirects, which essentially makes your browser unusable. Fortunately, you can get rid of this recurring problem with the right steps! Here's how.

04/26/2016

I'm asked all the time, what do I think about Windows 10. Here's you a review.

Windows 10 combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with technology advances like touch support and the Cortana digital assistant. It's also faster and it's a free update.

01/03/2015

Here's something for you windows 7 people with slow computers. Just don't go Uninstall crazy... You know who to call if you need help. ;)

Learn how to speed up your PC running Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

01/03/2015

I was reading this article for the best Free Antivirus programs of 2014. If you are needing something here's something to think about. Enjoy...

No antivirus software? You aren't just risking your own data: Unprotected computers can be springboards for botnet and DDoS attacks. These free AV tools can help.

08/28/2014

I wanted to share a common answer I give to Windows 8.1 users. You want to loose the Start screen and go straight to the desktop when you turn on your Windows 8.1 computer? Here is a step by step.

This tutorial will take you through how to boot directly to the desktop in Windows 8.1 and bypass the start screen.

08/18/2014

Thank You for taking the time to like SearcyITShop! It's been online for less than a week and people have noticed!!! I'm so excited! My website will be overhauled in the next few weeks. Currently it has the plain look and feel telling you a little about myself. I plan on having the new design together that will have a more "professional" appearance. I hope to be able to book appointments and give you computer tips and tricks. I'll let you know when it's complete. Please feel free to contact me for any of your computer or networking needs!
AND tell your friends, Please! I'm here to help.