Break the Cycle

My oldest daughters' laptop got hit with some type of infection last weekend. All files gone, computer wouldn't start, and a pop up box kept telling her she needed to perform a System Restore, and it would cost $$$. Of course, I knew that System Restore should not cost anything - so figured it was some type of virus. I ran McAfee full scan, didn't find much, but found enough to get her back up and running, but didn't find the answer to where her files went. Fast forward to yesterday - my own computer, infected with the same virus, but my computer has tons more information that can't be lost. Of course, I have a removable hard drive where I back up my info, so I wasn't so worried, but I need my computer everyday for work related stuff. I had McAfee running 24/7 - so knew it wasn't going to help. On to the net for a fix, and stumbled across Malwarebytes Anti-Malware download. Skeptical, I downloaded it. OMG - it not only found the problem, the forums...

OK - the push is on from major retailers to get your hard earned money before the Christmas season. A friend of mine just forwarded a wonderful email - talking about buying gift certificates to American run business this Christmas - a gift that can keep on giving. Some things mentioned in the email like haircuts and snow removal - really gets you thinking. But, I always like to have a few gifts in the closet for unexpected guests, or someone I forgot - so here's Amazon's Count Down to Christmas sale. Each week the sale changes, and they've had some really decent gold box items lately - so check in everyday ! Shop Amazon's Holiday Countdown Store