Here are some simple rules to follow to keep Windows running smoothly: keep it updated, keep it simple, keep a backup…
Also this past year we have launched new sites for a local artist, a regional health journalist and a regional health organization: lowenebhold.com, karenbrownreports.org & forensicmentalhealthservices.org.
Again all the sites are standards based so they will look good on all current browsers. They feature updates via simple forms, including images, audio and video.
In the past year Concise Computing has brought three new business sites to the web. All are designed with current web standards so that they will look good on any modern browser, including those on the iPhone and other smart phones.
The new sites include two for local lawyers and one for a local builder: valleymediation.com, jameswinstonlaw.com & route9designbuild.com.
Spyware causes as many, if not more, problems on computers as viruses do. But spyware can often causes no problems at all (the best spies are the ones you do not see…). Find spyware and get rid of it using a program like Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (www.malwarebytes.org) or Ad-Aware (www.lavasoftusa.com). Avoid getting spyware in the first place by only installing tools and programs from trusted sources, and using a good pop-up blocker (built-in to Firefox (www.mozilla.com) and all other current browsers).
A good anti-virus program is still important for keeping Windows computers running smoothly. There are many good ones, but few that offer as much protection as they were able to a few years ago (malware writers have the advantage lately), but NOD32 seems to be one of the best (www.eset.com). And for home users, the free version of Avira AntiVir (www.free-av.com) is a good way to go.
Keep the anti-virus program up to date and it’s real-time scanner will provide a lot of protection. Also remember to run/schedule a full system scan every few weeks.
More beautiful art, now in a site with a new look which is easier manage. Management is completely online with no special tools needed to add and change content.
Another web standards based site. Easy to update with a clean presentation of beautiful artwork!
If it is too hot for you, it is probably too hot for your computer. Turn on the AC or turn off the computer. Hibernating a Windows computer or putting a Mac to sleep is also fine!
Historic Cherry Hill
www.historiccherryhill.org
Spicer Art Conservation
www.spicerart.com
The size and scope of these sites is very different, so different web standards based solutions were used to meet the needs of each.
Brossard Designs is growing! During the upcoming months, we will be making several changes to better serve our clients.
The first change is that Brossard Designs is changing its name to:
Concise Computing
The name, Concise Computing, aptly describes what we do and reflects our goal to provide effective and efficient technology assistance to meet your organizations computing needs. Concise Computing offers a full range of technology and computing services, so you can focus on your business rather than on your computers or website.
Along with our new name, we have a new website:
www.concisecomputing.com
The new website details all of our services and provides information to help you use your systems and website most effectively.
Since we are growing, Concise Computing will be able to take on new clients. We are so grateful to our existing clients for their client referrals — if you know of any organization, small business or individual who could benefit from our services, please pass along our phone number, new email address or new website address:
phone: 413-364-2463
email: info@concisecomputing.com
web: www.concisecomputing.com
Enjoy exploring our new website to see all we can do you and find solutions to common computing problems.
Thank You!
Jerome M Brossard
