Windows 10 Upgrade
Filed under: Computer Specials, Wasaga Beach Geeks, Wasaga Beach Geeks
Windows 7 is now no longer supported by Microsoft and upgrading to Windows 10 is recommended.
Here at the Geeks we have you covered, we can upgrade you to Windows 10 while saving all your programs and data for only $150.00.
We can do this for you via Remote Assistance, Onsite or in our store.
To book an appointment simply call 705-812-8122 and we will be more than happy to help you.
HP Black Friday Special @ The Beach Geeks
Filed under: Laptop Specials, Wasaga Beach Geeks
Limited Time Black Friday Special
HP Stream 14″ Laptop (AMD A4-9125 Dual-Core, 4GB RAM, Windows 10, Snowflake, 2019 model)
ONLY $369.99
| Display Size | 14 inches |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1366×768 |
| Processor | 2.3 GHz AMD A4 |
| RAM | 4 GB SDRAM |
| Hard Drive | 0 GB emmc |
| Chipset Brand | amd |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11bgn |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
| Brand Name | HP |
| Series | HP Notebook |
| Item model number | 14-dk0030ca |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 S |
| Item Weight | 1.36 Kg |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 22.9 x 33.8 x 2 cm |
| Color | Snowflake White |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Flash Memory Size | 64.0 |
| Batteries: | 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included) |
Macs vulnerable to virtually undetectable virus that “can’t be removed”
Filed under: MAC / APPLE, Wasaga Beach Geeks, Wasaga Beach Geeks
A security researcher has discovered a way to infect Macs with malware virtually undetectable and that ‘can’t be removed.’
The attack, which has been called Thunderstrike, installs the malicious code into the Boot ROM of the system via the Thunderbolt port.
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Trammell Hudson, who works for hedge fund Two Sigma Investments and is also the creator of the Magic Lanternopen-source programming
environment for Canon DSLRs, discovered the vulnerability after his employer asked him to look into the security of Apple notebooks.
“A few years ago we were considering deploying MacBooks and I was asked to use my reverse engineering experience to look into the reports of rootkits on the Mac
to see if it was possible to patch the firmware to be secure against them,” wrote Hudson in a summary of the vulnerability.
After initially discovering that the Boot ROM could be tampered with if the notebook was physically dismantled to give access to the chip soldered onto
the motherboard, he then refined this technique so the attack could be carried out via the system’s Thunderbolt port.
“It turns out that the Thunderbolt port gives us a way to get code running when the system boots,” Wrote Hudson. “Thunderbolt brings the PCIe bus
to the outside world and at boot time the EFI firmware asks attached devices if they have any Option ROMs to be run.”
Hudson discovered that he could use a modified Apple gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt adapter to carry out the attack.
“Since it is the first OS X firmware bootkit, there is nothing currently scanning for its presence. It controls the system from the very first instruction,
which allows it to log keystrokes, including disk encryption keys, place backdoors into the OS X kernel and bypass firmware passwords,” Hudson said.
And once it is on your system, it is incredibly hard to remove.
“It can’t be removed by software since it controls the signing keys and update routines. Reinstallation of OS X won’t remove it.
Replacing the SSD won’t remove it since there is nothing stored on the drive.”
“The classic ‘evil-maid’ attacks also are feasible. Given a few minutes alone with your laptop, Thunderstrike allows the boot ROM firmware to be replaced,
regardless of firmware passwords or disk encryption,” explains Hudson. “So while you are getting breakfast at the hotel during a conference and leave the machine
in your room and house-cleaning comes by to make up the bed, install the firmware backdoors, and replace the towels.”
According to Hudson, Thunderstrike “is effective against every MacBook Pro/Air/Retina with Thunderbolt.”
Fortunately, Hudson reports that Apple is working on an update that will prevent malicious code from being written to the Boot ROM via the Thunderbolt port. However, this update would not protect the system from having the Boot ROM tampered with directly.
One defense against this would be to paint over the case screws with glitter nail polish and take close-up photos of the seal you created. The glitter in the nail polish sets into a random pattern that would be impossible to replicate, and as long as you keep the photos safe, you can make sure they screws haven’t been messed with.
Wasaga Beach Geeks Smartphone Repairs
Filed under: MAC / APPLE, Wasaga Beach Geeks, Wasaga Beach Geeks
The Geeks repair,IPads, IPods, Samsung Tablets & Phones, Nexus, Motorola and more!
Licensed and warranty with most parts always in stock.
iPhone 4/4s Front Screen 75.00(Backings) $10.00
iPhone 5 Front Screen $85.00
iPhone 5c Front Screen $95.00
iPhone 5s Front Screen $95.00
iPod touchiPod 2nd glass $55.00
iPod 3rd glass $55.00
iPod 4th glass+ digitizer $85.00
iPad 2nd 3rd and 4th GENDigitizer——$105
(glass)LCD—— $125 (coloured screen)
iPad air $175
iPad mini $125 (glass)
SamsungAce 2 x glass $75.00
S3 crack glass touch works $75.00 (LCD and glass $155.00)
S4 crack glass touch works $95(LCD and glass $175.00)
Mega crack glass touch woks $150.00
BlackBerry Z10 Front Screen $95.00
BlackBerry Q10 Front Screen $100.00
BlackBerry Q5 Front Screen $100.00
Blackberry Z30 Front Screen $145.00
LG G2 Front Screen $175
Nexus 4 Front Screen $115.00
Nexus 5 Front Screen $175.00
Please call for availability and or any other products not mentioned here.Most repairs take less than 1 Hour.
We also repair water damaged devices.
Wasaga Beach Geeks 705-812-8122 or 705-984-4335 798 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach L9Z2H5 info@wasagabeachgeeks.com
Wasaga Beach Geeks 705-812-8122
Filed under: Community News, Computer Specials, Laptop Specials, MAC / APPLE, Software Support, Tips & Tricks, Wasaga Beach Geeks, Wasaga Beach Geeks
The Wasaga Beach Geeks will strive to bring you the best in professional computer related service, support, resolution and knowledge.
The Geek is the specialist when it comes to Resolution, Repair, Customer Service & Support.
Try And See! Don’t Freak, Call The Geek!
PHONE NUMBER – 705-812-8122
24 HOUR SUPPORT LINE -705-984-GeeK (4335)
Email The Geek Here! geek@wasagabeachgeeks.ca
- We provide quality, affordable computer repairs & service to all makes and models including PC, MAC & Linux.
- We practice in all Operating Systems, Windows, Apple, Ubuntu & Linux.
- We offer complete repairs, “On Time” with 100% resolution & satisfaction or you do not pay!
- We can help you in home, setting up wireless networks, sharing printers and more.
- Broken Smartphone? The Geeks can fix that for you. We repair all makes of Smart Phones & Tablets.
- Need flyers, business cards or any other printing? Geeks can handle it all. B&W Photocoping 0.10 Cents, Free Local Faxing.
- We will beat any price on Ink or Toner, delivered next business day guaranteed or it’s FREE.
We Can Sell for you on Ebay. Just pay Ebay Listing Fees + $5.00 Service Fee.
We can help you setup any account, EBay, Paypal, Facebook, Google, Twitter & More.
We Can Help With
Virus Removal
Security Consulting
Free Local Faxing
Free Internat Cafe & Hotspot
Printing & Scanning
Photo Printing & Restoration
Data Conversion
Smart Phone & IPhone/Tablet Repair
Data Recovery/Restoration = $50.00 per hour.
All Windows Operating Systems Re-Install = $150.00 (4 hour min). Includes all Drivers, Updates, Java, Reader, Open Office etc.
Drivers Re-Install = $45.00 1/2 hour min.
RootKit & Boot Sector Virus Removal = $90.00 (Two Hours).
2nd Hard Drive Install = $20.00 1/2 hour min.
Remote Access Plus Telephone Support = $59.95 (Please Call For Details 1-705-984-4335).
1 Year Anti-Virus Guarantee = $49.95 (No virus guarantee, or we clean for free).
In Your Home Assistance. By The Geekette = $30.00 Per Hour (Call For Bookings).
Consultation/Smiles = FREE
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