OpenDNS Content Filtering

OpenDNS is a free service that works for networks of all sizes providing users protection from phishing scams, Web content filtering and can even increase Web site loading speed.

Home and business users can block unwanted Web sites and phishing scams. They can also benefit from less down time and management of user Internet use.

Visit OpenDNS at www.opendns.com for more information or contact us if you are interested in learning how you can benefit from OpenDNS.

Conficker Computer Worm

Many of you have heard about the Conficker computer worm that can infect your computer and spread itself to other computers across a network automatically, without human interaction.

Most antivirus software can detect and block the Conficker worm, so if you have updated antivirus software on your computer, you are at a much lower risk of being infected by the Conficker worm.

For more information on the Conficker worm, how to remove it and how you can protect yourself from other harmful viruses, visit Microsoft's site at

Microsoft's site

If you have any further questions, contact 5280 Computers, Inc. at 303.596.8567 or via email at support@5280computers.com.

Free Music on the Internet

Don't let the current economic state deny you of listening to your favorite or new music.

Pandora is an automated music recommendation and Internet radio service created by the Music Genome Project. Users enter a song or artist that they enjoy, and the service responds by playing selections that are musically similar. Users provide feedback on approval or disapproval - which Pandora takes into account for future selections.

Simply create a user name and password and Pandora will remember your favorites every time you log on. Much easier than creating all those tapes and CDs!
Visit Pandora.com for more information

Wait, don't click on that attachment!

Even with anti-spam software spammers often succeed in getting into your inbox posing as reputable companies to obtain your personal information (AKA phishing) or to infect your computer with a virus. Worse yet, sending emails from your computer to your contacts with the virus! Below are some common "fake" emails we've seen lately:

-Google asking for update information
-Chase asking for update information
-UPS - "Your package was not delivered"
And there are many, many more. It's frustrating sifting through the mass of emails, but always follow these simple rules to protect yourself:

-NEVER open an attachment in an email unless you absolutely, 100% know this is a safe file. Biggest virus culprets: .zip and .exe files.
-Never respond to any sort of email asking for personal information. Call the company to confirm if you think they need this information.
Unfortunately, there is no easy, full-proof way to comletely rid your inbox of spam, but you can increase your security settings in Outlook, or other email programs. If you need help increasing your security setings, or would like to consider a more advanced solution to spam prevention, email 5280 Computers or call us.

What was that password?

Nowadays you can access almost any account you own over the Internet. The problem is, you don't want to use easy password codes that can be stolen or easily guessed, and it's hard to keep track of so many unique passwords. Pageonce is a site that can help you manage your passwords. Simply log into the site from any Internet connection and view your secured passwords for all your accounts. It uses military-level encryption and is certified secure by several third-party services. Regardless, when it comes to your personal information, you should always study the security protections before you register.