Pop up ads asking you to call Microsoft are never legitimate.
These happen from time to time. It's a malicious script that locks up your browser and as such your computer. It calls for urgency in calling a number. All these are, are pop up ads.
These can be closed out very easily with CTRL ALT DEL, choosing task manager, then force quitting your browser.
The way to avoid them is to watch more carefully where you click, being careful not to click on ads. You can also install AdBlock Plus to reduce the risk. https://adblockplus.org/
Related Articles
Google vs Microsoft - Technology Battle
Two big names in technology. Which do you prefer? We know who wins in our mind! You likely use a product of each of theirs daily. Today, they go head to head in a lot of areas. Whether it's Operating Systems, search, maps or cloud services. Who ...
There's a fallacy in voicemail, scheduling a call is a win win.
I have written about the inefficiency of random phone calls and, indirectly, voicemail. And it is a fallacy that random calls are more human than those that are scheduled. Consider an example of interaction. You are unavailable until next week for a ...
Raw Thoughts. On Call.
What do you call a job description in the tech industry that states the job requires on call 24/7? To me, it depends. Is this position paid for all hours on call as normal hours? Ie. If you make 60/hr during the normal hours, do you make an ...
You're never too old to learn new tricks
My dad is 75 at the time. He happens to be amazing with technology for his age. He switched from Windows to Mac at age 70ish, and managed to learn how to use a Windows Virtual Machine at that time as well. He currently has an iPhone 5 and an iPad 2, ...
3 Reasons to Email over Call or Text
There is a time and place for a phone call, butfar too frequently, people make calls that are not actually necessary. While there are instances when phone calls make more sense, email is an excellent choice for the majority of communication. Here are ...