Warning for users of Android mobile devices

27/6/2015 2 Comments

Warning for users of Android mobile devices

If you own an Android mobile phone or tablet, you really need to read this article published this week in The Age.

If you value your privacy, you may want to check what apps you have installed on your device - Big Brother may be watching you!

Click/tap on the link below to read the article from The Age.

One in four apps on your Android mobile needlessly mining your personal data | theage.com.au

2 Comments

John Lerk link

26/6/2015 06:38:03 am

As a microsoft user for all my life, I have noted that over the past two years, I have had to have my software cleaned up three times, so far costing me in total $500, despite that I have a Norton anti virus.

Somehow on the links attached to Emails a virus creep in, or from websites I explore. Most sites are technical in nature, from reputable sources, or so I thought.

What alternatives are there?

I stay with microsoft, as that is what is used by most business people, and compatibility therefore is important.

Willing to learn.

Regards,

John Lerk. ,

Lynette Coulston link

27/6/2015 01:26:05 am

Hi John.

So often, the nasties creep on to Windows computers from those links in emails, or 'hitch-hikers' attached to software that you (or perhaps the kids/grandkids) download. Often this is just adware that hijacks your web browsing, but sometimes something more sinister.

My advice is NEVER click on links in emails unless you are absolutely, positively sure it is legitimate.

And really research anything the you want to download to ensure it is not reported to cause any problems. I usually just Google, looking for online comments about the product.

You say that you stay with Microsoft because that is what is used by most business people.

I must say that I have no problems using Mac in business, as I have full access to the Microsoft Office suite for Mac. Even when I was still in a corporate role - in a company that used only Windows - I had no problem using my Mac.

In 6 years of using Macs (and with about 20 years as an IT professional using Windows), I have never encountered a 'nasty' on any of my Apple devices. And, in my experience assisting people with Macs, the only issue that I have had to resolve is with Adware hijacking web browsing (easy to fix).

So if you are frustrated with how many 'nasties' your Windows computer keeps catching, may it is time to think about moving to Mac.

Happy to chat about this if you need further information or clarification, or if you want to discuss any of the specific apps/features of your Windows computer that you are concerned will not be available on a Mac.

Just call 1300 885 320.

Regards

Lynette

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