I provide IT support for a wide variety of clientele.
One of the most common complaints I hear is: “I think my phone/tablet/laptop has a virus on it.”
Sadly, many people who use technology regularly don’t really grasp how a virus actually works. I’d say 99 percent of the time these reports are not actual viruses but one of more of the following:
1) Malware or crapware that jacks your system up and grinds it to a halt.
2) A scammy ad that LOOKS like a virus alert but is really just trying to get you to download a shitty app or program that can sometimes be a trojan horse.
3) Bullshit apps and programs that claim to be Antivirus or “cleaner” or “booster” apps that do way more harm than good.
The really aggravating part is a lot of the time when I explain this to clients they refuse to believe me and insist their device actually does have a virus.
No, you freaking idiots, it doesn’t. I’m the IT guy for a reason. I know how this stuff works so how about you shut the hell up and just let me get this fixed for you. Deal?
One of the most common complaints I hear is: “I think my phone/tablet/laptop has a virus on it.”
Sadly, many people who use technology regularly don’t really grasp how a virus actually works. I’d say 99 percent of the time these reports are not actual viruses but one of more of the following:
1) Malware or crapware that jacks your system up and grinds it to a halt.
2) A scammy ad that LOOKS like a virus alert but is really just trying to get you to download a shitty app or program that can sometimes be a trojan horse.
3) Bullshit apps and programs that claim to be Antivirus or “cleaner” or “booster” apps that do way more harm than good.
The really aggravating part is a lot of the time when I explain this to clients they refuse to believe me and insist their device actually does have a virus.
No, you freaking idiots, it doesn’t. I’m the IT guy for a reason. I know how this stuff works so how about you shut the hell up and just let me get this fixed for you. Deal?
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