#067, August 14, 2003

…There are clear instructions on this worm online: http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp The second worm also affects Windows systems, in this case all Windows systems back to Windows 95. It goes through email and has the easy-to-remember name of W32.Mimail.A@mm. Cruzio Tech Support is getting calls from many people in Santa Cruz County whose computers have been infected. For general information, useful links, and advice on how to av…

#076, June 17, 2004

…updating it when there’s a new virus threat: http://www.cruzio.com/support/security/ 5. Women in Business Event Join Cruzio at the Santa Cruz Chamber Women In Business Networking Extravaganza featuring speaker Kathleen Ronald of SPEAKtacular. July 15, 2004, 4:00pm – 8pm University Center at UC Santa Cruz The cost is $40 for members, $55 for non-members. For more information call 831.457.3715. 6. Buddy Bucks You earn Buddy Bucks when you recommend…

#056, June 13, 2002

…ams, please refer to the following web page: http://www.cruzio.com/support/security/virusinfo.html 3. Cruzio DSL Sale Successful, Another One Coming We know some of you with dialup service are thinking of making the switch to high-speed Internet. Cruzio is one of the top providers of high-speed DSL in Northern California, and we recommend Cruzio DSL to you as an economical, reliable upgrade. Oh, and it’s super-fast! Normally, we recommend (and sel…

#075, May 13, 2004

…rmed of the latest viruses, on our Web page: http://www.cruzio.com/support/security/virus_info.html 3. Free Event for Local Consultants Cruzio Consultants Network Workshop, Saturday, May 22nd, 12-3 pm It’s a Free Event with a FREE Lunch! Cruzio customers often hire computer professionals and Web designers. To better serve these consultants we’ve created the Cruzio Consultants Network. On Saturday, May 22nd, Cruzio will host a lunch for local consu…

#092, March 27, 2007

…supply everything else — email, servers, storage space, network routing, security, technical support — except the bare-bones circuit. We are currently on a long-term contract with AT&T for these circuits. We don’t anticipate any quick changes in the status quo. For the Internet as a whole, a truly competitive market is probably the best way to get low prices and good service. The next best would be having regulations protecting the public inter…

#088, October 25, 2005

…laptop reading email. But setting up a wireless network can be tricky, and security is a concern. You don’t need to figure it out alone. Friendly experts from Cruzio’s Technical Support team are holding Thursday’s workshop to explain the workings of wireless, give instructions for easy setup, and answer questions. This workshop is perfect for a household with multiple computers, a home office, or a small business. This Brown Bag workshop at Cruzio…

#073, March 4, 2004

…information can be found on our virus page: http://www.cruzio.com/support/security/virus_info.html Some facts to remember: — Cruzio *never* sends email to customers with binary attachments. — Don’t open a binary attachment from anyone unless you know the person emailing it to you and are expecting it. — Do not comply with requests for your passwords or other private information. Cruzio won’t ask you for this kind of information in email. Anyon…

#083, March 8, 2005

…hour Brown Bag workshop, hosted by friendly Cruzio staff. Wireless setup, security, and what equipment you will need to get started will be covered. This workshop is perfect for households with multiple computers, home offices, and small businesses. Space is limited, so sign up soon at: http://www.cruzio.com/brownbags Lunch at this brownbag is $7 extra, if you order through Cruzio. 8. How to Accelerate Our constantly vigilant Technical Support Ma…

#077, July 20, 2004

…a feature, not a bug, as programmers say. We’re also coping with the added security of the new system, which requires exactly correct billing addresses. We must ask members to be more attentive about updating information when moving or making other payment-related changes. We’ve already had to make hundreds of calls to customers to update their addresses — we’ve updated 600 of the 700 addresses which had discrepancies ignored by our old system ov…