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South Shore Computer Repair is expanding its shop hours – for the convenience of our customers! We are now open:
Drop by to say hello, pick up a business card and find out how we can help you or your business. We look forward to seeing you very soon!
Tags: open, shop hours, store hours
Future Of Middleborough Trust 500-Piece Puzzles!
The Future of Middleborough Trust (FOMT) was formed in 2008 by a group of concerned citizens is now a tax-exempt charitable organization. The mission of FOMT is to work help the people of Middleborough stay safe and and enjoy our wonderful community.
Middleborough has a diverse population and rich history. But we also have rising numbers of incidences of illnesses like autism, Alzheimers, Downs Syndrome and other maladies. One of the side effects of these illnesses is the tendency of the patient to wander off and become disoriented and lost.
With this in mind, FOMT’s first project is the implementation of PROJECT LIFESAVER in the Town of Middleborough. In order to implement PROJECT LIFESAVER, the Future of Middleborough Trust is raising money with the sale of a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle.
The puzzle is a beautiful photograph, taken in May 2005, of Middleborough’s Veterans Memorial Park with our historic – and possibly haunted? – town hall in the background. The puzzles are $15.00 a piece and make the perfect gift for the puzzle fanatics in your circle of friends and family.
South Shore Computer Repair is proud to be helping FOTM with the sale of these puzzles in our store. We have a puzzle displayed in our store window so be sure to stop by and take a look. Once you’re ready to buy – and in the process, support this phenomenal effort by FOTM – come on into the shop on Wednesdays between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM or Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All proceeds from the puzzle sales will go directly to the Future of Middleborough Trust and PROJECT LIFESAVER!
You can read all about this project in the November 26, 2009 issue of the Middleborough Gazette…
Tags: 500-piece puzzle, FOTM, Future of Middleborough Trust, town hall, Veterans Memorial Park
On December 2, 2009 the Kiwanis Club, the Middleboro High School Key Club and the Nichols Middle School Builders Club are sponsoring a “Eat to Heat” event at the Middleboro Council on Aging Center.
The Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community, at a time. This year’s event includes the raffle of a “giving tree” that will raise funds to go towards scholarships for local student and/or sponsor a family in need this holiday season.
To purchase a ticket, call Key Club advisor Pat Bettencourt at 508.946.2010, extension 104. Tickets can also be purchased from Kiwanis President Sonya Gallo, at the Mayflower Cooperative Bank or at the Council on Aging.
South Shore Computer Repair is just one of many local businesses that has donated items for the “Eat to Heat” raffle event. Please join us in supporting this terrific organization that provides support to many of your neighbors and friends.
Tags: "Eat to Heat", charity, fundraiser, Kiwanis Club of Middleboro, Middleboro Council on Aging Center, raffle
Register your credit card for added protection from fraudulent purchases. Many major credit card companies now offer advanced purchase protection processes, such as MasterCard’s SecureCode and Verified by Visa, for all online transactions when using their cards. This added layer of protection requires the cardholder to enter a pre-registered personal identification number (PIN) only the customers would know, at time of purchase. This PIN number should never be shared with anyone.
Avoid using public Internet cafes to conduct online transactions. Kiosk workstations may contain malicious code, such as keystroke loggers, to capture your username and password, and other sensitive personal information.
Access wireless access points with strong security and built-in controls such as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). These controls ensure that sensitive data, including passwords, are encrypted on the wireless network you are surfing.
Look for “seal of approval” icons, and read the company’s privacy policy. Seals of approval provided by different authorities, such as Verisign(TM) and WebTrust(TM), serve to verify that the web site adheres to their stated privacy and/or security policies. If you have any questions or concerns about its validity, consider contacting the retailer directly by phone to clarify that the site is adequately protected.
If you suspect that your identity has been compromised notify your financial institution and request that the credit bureau (Equifax/TransUnion) attach a fraud alert to your file. A fraud alert is a “red flag” on your credit report which will identify you as a potential fraud victim to credit grantors.
Update the latest operating system patches, firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware software on your computer regularly and check that they are running. Set your computer to automatically scan for and detect any malicious programs (Trojan horses, spyware) planted by hackers wanting you to disclose sensitive information or to misdirect you to a fraudulent web site.
Verify that your browser has the latest security upgrades (also known as patches) and that it supports 128-bit encryption. This high encryption level helps to prevent sensitive data from being accessed by unauthorized people while transacting online. Consider upgrading the web browser to the latest version, as it provides a better security level and tools.
Avoid opting for the “remember password and username” option. Despite its convenience, your information will be stored for any and all future users to access. On a public computer, avoid this option altogether.
Disregard emails requesting that you log in to a shopping/financial web site, in order to update account information. Never click on web site addresses sent via email. Unscrupulous individuals who attempt to steal your personal data often use this technique, known as “phishing”, to lure customers to bogus, look-alike web sites designed specifically to collect as much of your personal information as possible.
Never send your financial information, including credit card, chequing account or social insurance numbers, via email. If you initiate a transaction and want to provide your financial information through an organization’s web site, look for indicators that the site is secure, such as a lock icon on the browser’s status bar or a URL for a web site that begins with “https:” (the “s” stands for secure). Fraud is ever-more sophisticated, so vigilance here is key.
Source: Deloitte Press Release, November 26, 2009
Tags: Deloitte, online, personal security, safe holiday shopping, tips
Tags: Amazon.com, Black Friday, sale
‘Tis the season for families, food and traveling near and far to spend time with the people we love. And, of course, a lot of us share those special moments not only face-to-face but online as well. Facebook, Twitter and other social networking channels allow those of us to share in memories from a distance. It also allows people with nefarious plans to see what you’re up to. Following are some tips for staying safe this holiday season – as well as staying safe online the rest of the year…
DO:
DO NOT:
Source: Driffield Times, November 17, 2009.
Tags: facebook, online security, security, social networking, twitter
Last night, South Shore Computer Repair made its very first presentation to an outside group. Oak Point Community’s Computer Club was a great group and we had a blast telling them about our services and answering their questions about computers and technology in general. And, oh boy, did they have questions!
Our thanks to @pcunix who invited us into Oak Point and gave us the opportunity to speak to the computer club. We must have held their interest for a little while because Tony posted a very nice review of our dog and pony show – http://aplawrence.com/Employment/speaking.html.
We also had our official shop photographers – NJ Photo – with us to take some pictures of the big presentation… so stay tuned for some fabulous photos from South Shore Computer Repair’s presentation at Oak Point. We’re just hoping they invite us back…
South Shore Computer Repair will not be open our normal Saturday hours today.
If you have questions or need to reach us, you can send an email to help@ssc-repair.com or give us a call at 508.866.0345.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
We will be open on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Stop by and see us then!
Tags: closed, shop hours
Every Thursday night throughout the summer, Middleborough Friends sponsors concerts on the Town Hall lawn. Tonight the band Rebooted is appearing and South Shore Computer Repair has donated a gift certificate to Middleboro Friends as one of their raffle prizes!
The concert series has been a summer staple in Middleborough over the last few years and the Friends are excited to assist Colleen Lieb in continuing the tradition.
All concerts are located on the town hall lawn and are FREE to everyone. They begin at 6:30 PM and run about two hours. Each week will feature a different band with something for everyone. Families are encouraged to attend. There will be bubbles and hula hoops for everyone to enjoy.
Light refreshments will be available with proceeds to benefit Middleborough’s Park Department, Animal Shelter Fund and the Middleborough Friends organization.
Come on down to Middleborough’s Town Hall lawn tonight to hear some great music, get a chance to win fabulous prizes from local businesses and support Middleborough Friends and our Park Department and Animal Shelter Fund. It’s a great time all in celebration of a great cause!
Also, Flat Iron Cafe (located at 444 Centre Street) is staying open late tonight… after the concert, head up the street for some good food with some good friends!
Tags: concert, Middleboro Animal Shelter Fund, Middleboro Park Department, Middleborough Friends, music, Rebooted, town hall
South Shore Computer Repair is happy to announce that we have added a new service to our portfolio of high-value solutions and services for small businesses and individuals on the South Coast of Massachusetts – Marketing and Communications.
In these tough economic times, marketing – or lack of marketing – can make or break your small business. Do you have a web site? Are you trying to figure out what the hoopla about Twitter is? Do you need an unbiased third-party to take a look at your marketing materials and provide some advice?
South Shore Computer Repair (a.k.a. “The Computer Guy”) has now brought on board “The Marketing Chick” to help you get your small business noticed and get customers coming through the door. Several local small businesses and organizations have already engaged us to help them with their web presence, marketing campaigns and special events. This dynamic duo can now help you build your business and make sure that everything is up running they way it should be when your customers come calling.
Have questions? Need more information? Give us a call at 508.866.0345 or drop us an email at help@ssc-repair.com.
Tags: communication, marketing, Services
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