Geelong Computer Help - Fast Onsite Computer Repairs! - February 08 Newsletter

March 09 Newsletter

> GCH Security Tip: Conficker or April Fools Worm

"The Conficker worm is a computer worm that can infect your computer and spread itself to other computers across a network automatically, without human interaction."

For further information from Microsoft please follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/ckofpu

For a cleaner from Symantec please follow this link:

http://tinyurl.com/8nbwux

If you are unable to access the Symantec link above it may mean that you are already infected, if so please download cleaner from here: FixDwndp.exe

As a further precation, please update your Internet Security and run scans of your entire system.

If you are still having issues, please don't hesitate to contact us on 03 5229 9557.

> GCH Tech Tip of the Month: Computer Health Issues

Over the years we have come across a few computers we wouldn't want to touch let alone fix. In most cases the systems were purely dirty on the outside but in a few cases the environment they lived it caused most of the problems the computer had.

Here is a list of a few things to avoid around any computer or notebook:

- DO NOT Smoke around a computer, the tar in the smoke mixes with dust and blocks the CPU heat sink (see image below) and as soon as summer hits, you will notice instability with your computer and even system crashes.

We can blow the dust out these systems, though we prefer not to, but sometimes the damage is already done before we can fix it.

- This one is an obvious one but I have seen a few notebooks of late that have had some form of liquid or another accidentally spilled on it.

Try to keep your drinks away from any mobile electronic device, it doesn't take much to permanently damage the delicate electronics inside and most warranties don't cover red wine damage.

- Keep the area around the computer clean and clear, blocking air flow can effect a computers performance, so the less clutter you have around it the less chance of it being effected.

- Ensure all back panels are blocked on your computer, mice love to the warmth of a computer and can end up living in yours (see image below) . If you are missing any end panels, please let us know and we can help you out.

In the case of the computer pictured above, the mouse decided to use the computers motherboard as a toilet and the client had to replace it and reload the entire system.

Finally if you have any issues with your computer, please don't hesitate to contact us on 03 5229 9557.

by Reyan Fernando GCH

> GCH now on

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http://twitter.com/gchelp

> GOTV

GOTV is Geelong’s Own TV Channel. This channel is available to the general public via a broadband internet connection. According to the team at GOTV, from Tuesday 20 November 2007, GOTV made history by adding a local news service to its content. Regular updates take place on Mondays and Thursdays each week. The news service reports in 4 styles, which covers latest news, special reports, world news and sport.

The service is available to benefit the local Geelong community through the provision of a new and very modern information conduit. With internet broadcasting a fast-growing sector, GOTV is embracing technology to deliver a professional local news service via the internet. GOTV does not charge viewers to watch this service.

To find out more about GOTV, visit www.gotv.net.au for further details.

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