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WordPress 5.9.2 Released: Security Update
WordPress 5.9.2 was released March 10th, 2022. This update includes 1 bug fix as well as patches for one high-severity vulnerability and two medium-severity security issues. Per Our Friends at Wordfence: "The high-severity issue affects version 5.9.0 and 5.9.1 and...
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Tech!Alert: Disable Java in your Web Browsers Today
Internet plugins are a wonderful way to add additional functionality to your web browsing experience. For example, many sites depend upon Adobe Flash for video or Acrobat Reader for viewing a PDF within your web browser. There are also plugins for audio, remote...
Mike Joins ACTS Board of Directors
Woodstock, Illinois -- ESC! Technologies Group is proud to announce that Mike Potter has been invited to join the Adult & Child Therapy Services Board of Directors. With an office in Woodstock, Mike says: "I feel it's important to give back to the community we're...
Tech!Note: How to Delete Old Windows 7 Backups
Windows 7's Backup and Restore feature is one of the best and easiest to use versions of Microsoft's free backup utility yet. And from my perspective, the more folks keeping their data safe through backups, the better. However, Backup and Restore doesn't automatically...
Repair of the Day: iPhone 3GS Front Panel Glass
As more and more cell phone manufacturers build devices with all glass front panels, it's inevitable accidents will occur. And when accidents happen, it can be frustrating -- not to mention dangerous to our finger tips! -- to continue using a broken display, because...
ESC! Technologies Group Joins Woodstock Chamber
Woodstock, Illinois – ESC! Technologies Group is happy to announce that we’re now a member of the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Industry! Mike Potter, President of ESC! Technologies Group, is committed to bringing fast, friendly, and affordable computer support...
ESC! Technologies Group Opens New Office in Woodstock IL
Woodstock, Illinois – ESC! Technologies Group recently opened their new office on the Historic Square in Woodstock, IL. "I've always loved the square in Woodstock, so it's incredibly exciting to find myself part of this historic community," says Mike Potter, owner of...
Tech!Alert: Adobe Issues Critical Security Advisory
Adobe issued a critical security advisory for Adobe Flash Player and Acrobat Reader on Monday that warns of a zero-day exploit found in Flash Player for Windows, OS X, Linux, Solaris, and Android, as well as the authplay.dll component that ships with Adobe Reader and...
Social!Tech: Is Facebook Right For Your Small Business?
Primarily for their well-publicized security and privacy issues, I've never been a big fan of Facebook for business. In fact, it's for those reasons specifically, that I've all but abandoned my personal Facebook account too. Don't get me wrong, Facebook can be a...
Tech!Alert: FDIC Warns of Phishing Attempts
The FDIC issued a warning on Wednesday, January 13th, that consumers are receiving emails purporting to be from the FDIC that falsely claim that "FDIC deposit insurance is suspended until the requested customer information is provided." These emails are scams....
Tech!Alert: Beware Misleading Domain Registration Notices
This time of year always brings out the scammers, and if you own a domain for your small business, be wary of any notices coming through email or postal mail concerning the "renewal" of your domain that are sent by anyone but the company you originally registered the...