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iPhone users running ios 12

MDS Editor — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:05:14 +0000

For those of your running iPhones as your daily driver mobile device make sure – if your device can be upgraded to the most recent operating system ios 12 – that you do so, new perks include better battery life and faster smoother processing speeds, faster open camera action for those shots you don’t want to miss, there’s a laundry list of improvements that you can find on the web but most surprising to McLean Data Solutions LLC is “Screen Time” after installing ios 12 and using your phone for a week Screen Time gives you a detailed view of not just how much time you spend staring into your phone but exactly what you’re spending your time on, you’ll be taken aback at not just the amount of time you’re using your phone but whether or not that time is productive, what apps are occupying the majority of your time? Are you being efficient and “using your phone” or is “your phone using you” ? Quite frankly you’re enticed by a myriad of needs to stare into the screen and out of necessity & recreation we all do but are we giving something away needlessly and without thinking, something they’re not making any more of, something we need treat as currency with a finite limit……TIME. Looking at the results of your screen time should make you pause and re-evaluate, we don’t know how much time we have so be wise in your usage.

Security / Hacking / Warning

MDS Editor — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 18:34:02 +0000

In the last couple weeks McLean Data has received concerned communications from multiple users that have received an ominous email which includes a real password that is in use by the recipient of the email, the email furthermore attempts to extort money or “intimate” information will be disseminated to all the users contacts. This link perfectly illustrates the verbiage and intent of said email scam ……Please take a brief look –>> SEE THIS LINK –> Hacking Scam

The probability is that it is unlikely the users computer is compromised rather a database of usernames(email addresses)/passwords that is stored on line wherein the user has previously created/registered an account that has been compromised, this allows the holders of the compromised data to send an email to a user including a password only that user knows making the threat seem all the more legitimate.
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The broad view and warning/lesson that should be learned from this type of scam/data breach is NEVER use the same password for multiple sites, if one of those sites databases gets hacked and they have your email and a password you use frequently it’s just a matter of time before you have a very big problem on your hands and it’ll be a lot bigger than everyone in your contacts list thinking you’re a porn addict.
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Latest Ransomware Attacks – Please read.

MDS Editor — Mon, 15 May 2017 13:10:43 +0000

To all my clients far and wide: Due to the recent outbreak of ransomware that has wreaked havoc in many environments it is more important than ever to be vigilant about your computer use.
> Keep your machine updated (like check for and install updates now, not later)
>Be extremely cautious about email attachments, this should be a given already.
>>Never click on links or download attachments from unknown senders, even if they appear to be legit, if you don’t know the sender- DO NOT OPEN.
>>Even with people whom you regularly communicate, take the extra step of hovering over the senders name in the email and make sure the address matches a known address, many nefarious people send email “as” a persons name you routinely communicate, don’t be fooled – check to make sure it’s a legitimate email from a legitimate sender with a proper address.

>>Lastly NEVER click on a link from a random email address you don’t know that says something generic like “see your documents here” if you don’t know the sender – just no, in my opinion even if you do know the sender, contact them directly and verify they sent you a link and that they guarantee the legitimacy of said download link.

>>Just be careful and be aware/proactive, not just now but everyday for the rest of your life in using data and technology.
*Also, Microsoft will never call you and tell you they need to connect to your computer, hang up when that call comes.
*If a screen pops up saying you should call a number because your computer is infected, don’t call the number displayed on screen. Call McLean Data at 314.420.4218

Windows 10 free upgrade deadline fast approaching.

MDS Editor — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:57:24 +0000

McLean Data Solutions LLC urges you to take full advantage of Microsoft Windows 10 free upgrade option before the deadline arrives, the end of the free upgrade is July 29, 2016 which is right around the corner. If you have a Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 operating system you should take advantage of this offer as the cost of waiting can be as much as $200.00 when you need to upgrade your operating system moving forward. Windows 10 is now active on over 300 Million devices, make sure to upgrade before time runs out, call or contact McLean Data Solutions LLC to receive technical assistance in expediting this process, remote assistance of the installation/upgrade to Windows 10 is available.

Remote support from McLean Data Solutions LLC

MDS Editor — Mon, 02 May 2016 12:16:04 +0000

We’ve all had challenges wherein support for a particular reason is needed quickly and waiting for a scheduled on site visit isn’t the answer. McLean Data can provide support to you wherever you are in the world as long as you have internet access. Frequently it is necessary to be on site to attend to problematic computer equipment but a wide range of tasks can be accomplished via remote access. No program need be installed on your computer and connection is instantaneous and secure, you see all activity during the process on your screen as your issue is resolved.

Computer optimization/troubleshooting/diagnostics.

System inventory to advise on upgrades for increasing performance.
Malware removal / Security checkup.
Installation of new software or assistance with use of existing programs.
Assistance with peripherals such as printers, routers, switches, WiFi security and optimization.

All the above and more can be accomplished. Simply visit the contact page to get in touch with McLean Data Solutions LLC to get your problem resolved today.

*Standard rates apply.
*Windows devices/Mac devices both supported.