10 hours after my mother’s computer got infected with a Trojan, we are finally starting to see the light of day.

Even though it was only a blusod, it still took hours of time and lost productivity, time which could certainly have been spent more enjoyably.

So this is just a timely reminder, if you have not run your anti-virus software to update it and keep it current, and keep your machine clean, now is the time. If you have not installed a firewall and other security measures, well, what ARE you waiting for!?

This hurricane season, and a poster, got me thinking.

The poster said one business in 4 will never re-open after a natural disaster.

I am sure those people in Iowa this summer never thought it would happen to them!

So why not take a moment to visit:

http://www.ready.gov/business/overview/index.html
to start thinking a bit more about how prepared you really would be in the event of a catastrophe.

My step-dad has also been having issues with his computer and had a Geek on Call come to the homeoffice.

Even though it was only a couple of relatively harmless viruses, it still took hours of time and lost productivity, not to mention the cost of all the call out. The time and cash could certainly have been spent more enjoyably.

So this is just another timely reminder, if you have not run your anti-virus software to update it and keep it current, and keep your machine clean, now is the time.

If you have not installed a firewall and other security measures, well, what ARE you waiting for!?