Microsoft's support for Windows 7 is ending on January 14, 2020. Click here for info about what is going to happen
Welcome to 2024
2024 is here and we're still here to assist you as we have been for the last 15 years (2009-2024). Our office is not staffed so you will need to leave a phone message or email us at Info@MadDogPDX.com or send us a text at 503.922.1599. We'll get back to you as...
A Windows Refresh is definitely not a relaxing day at the spa
Several of our clients have discovered (the hard way) how much damage can be done by performing a Windows Refresh in Windows 10.When your computer has had difficulties starting up, Windows 10 may offer to perform a Windows Refresh to supposedly make all your problems go away. The actual message...
Windows End Of Support
Microsoft's support for Windows 7 is ending on January 14, 2020. Click here for info about what is going to happen
Data Privacy Day – 10th Anniversary
Data Privacy Day is an international holiday that marked its 10th anniversary on Saturday, January 28th. Created in 2007 by the Council of Europe, Data Privacy Day was adopted by the U.S. a few years later. This day is meant to remind people of the importance of data privacy and...
‘Can You Hear Me?’ Scam is Easy to Fall for
"Can You Hear Me?" the person on the other end of the phone asks. Your automatic response is "Yes", which seems simple and harmless. Now with a new phone scam that is traveling around the country, your harmless answer might cost you hundreds of dollars. The Can You Hear Me?...
Mobile Passport App is speedy!
The Mobile Passport application for iOS and Android phones speeds you through U.S. Customs at select airports nationwide. This free Mobile Passport app allows the user to setup a personal profile (you can setup family member profiles too), answer a few questions from Customs and Passport Control, send your information...
Cerber Ransomware Talks to You
It's called Cerber Ransomware and it is fleecing computer users as it Talks! New Cerber ransomware does the same as other ransomware threats, in that it encrypts all of your file,s then demands a ransom payment. However, it does do something new. After your files are encrypted, it drops three files...
Windows 10 Myth #2 – Forced Updates
WINDOWS 10 MYTH #2: Updates for Windows 10 will automatically install without your approval. Windows 10 Myth #2 is a bit true. This rumor got stared by Microsoft itself from their EULA licensing agreement for Windows 10 which states "The software periodically checks for system and app updates, and downloads and installs...
Windows 10 Myth #1 – Wi-Fi Sense
WINDOWS 10 MYTH #1: Wi-Fi Sense shares all of your Wi-Fi passwords with your Outlook contacts, Skype contacts and Facebook friends. Windows 10 Myth #1 is absolutely UNTRUE and is a rumor that was first stared on the UK tech news site "The Register" and then went viral. Wi-Fi Sense is actually a...