ByMike Moffit

Hello, Tech Tails readers!

Spring weather is upon us here in Vermont! Or, as it is affectionately known, “Mud Season”. Call me crazy but this is my favorite time of year. Sure, Vermont may be known for our foliage, but the gradual shift from dark and grey to bright and green, the re-emergence of the critters, a few extra moments of sunshine at the end of the day, and the waning need for half a dozen layers gets me all the more stoked for summertime in VT. Perhaps it’s due to the fact I was welcomed into this world during a vernal equinox all those many, many years ago in 1992 (heh). Once the weather hits that 60º mark, I’m ready to call it quits on winter. Art says we’re in for another snow storm soon, but I’m leaning towards an early spring on this one. Sorry, Art.

But enough rambling about the weather!

Last week Apple shared a new support document that’s designed to help App Store and iTunes users avoid phishing emails that fly under the guise of legitimate emails from Apple. Phishing scams and Malware infections are something we in the Service & Repair Department are no strangers to. Unfortunately, at least several times a week, we get folks saying their computers have been “hacked” or have contracted a “virus” after they received an email from “Apple”. Make no mistake, these scammers are ruthless, cunning, and appear to be stepping up their game when it comes to finessing money out of good folks out there. I suggest readers take a few moments to absorb this very helpful support document in order to bolster your chances of not falling victim to one of these scams.

On a brighter note, we’ve got some good material for you this week. I’ve been spending more time in our South Burlington store these days, and, whenever I’m there, I always seem to learn something new about Apple computers. So this week it’s my hope that our friends and fellow technicians, Moses and Justin, can offer up some of their knowledge and teach you something new as they have done for me on so many occasions.

Live long and prosper, Tech Tails readers!
Connor “Mud Season over Spring Skiing” McGinnis
connormcginnis@smalldog.com

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