![]() ![]() One of my visitors was deciding between Land FX and Vectorworks. ![]() The above drawing is of a design Iĭid recently where I used the photo feature. How great to show your clients what each individual plant in Leader going to the related plant (the leaders can be turned off if you This is called the Plant Callout feature. One of the great things you can do is add plant photos to your drawing. Huge library of plants, automatic plant labeling, plant scheduling (makeĪ change to your drawing and you can automatically update your plant There are many, many other excellent features also. Landscape Design Using Photo Callout Feature Land FX, you can choose the 3D plants in their library to automatically Make plant changes in AutoCad and with a few clicks, they willīe automatically changed in your Sketchup 3D design and vice versa. Synchronize your AutoCad planting design with your Google Sketchupĭesign. What I found interesting about Land FX is thatĪt this time, it is the only software available that allows you to (see below), so you must have both software programs. It becomes an add on to AutoCad or Bricscad This program is definitely in my list of best landscape design softwareĪnd is the one I use now. Google Sketchup Review 3D Landscape Designs in Sketchup Land FX The free one as that is the only one that many will need. There is a free version and also a Pro version. Google 3D Warehouse is where youįind many free plants, outdoor amenities such as benches and pergolas,Īnd anything you want to add to the design. Sketchup is an intuitive program with guides Landscapers, landscape designers, landscape architects, interiorĭesigners, architects, etc. It is 3D software used by all types of owners, Sketchup is definitely in the category of best landscape design software and it is free! Homeowners - if you are not up to tackling a design yourself and would like information on my design services. Landscapers - if you need help with a landscape design drawing in AutoCad or Sketchup. Homeowners but most are for landscape contractors, landscape designers Opinions of the best landscape design software to consider. Worth it to invest the time to become familiar with the design ![]() Want to pay for the more expensive programs. However, someone designing one project for their home may not It's not that the others cannot be used by a Most are for professionals while others, such as Sketchup, can be usedīy homeowners also. I have personally tried all of them below, some more extensively than others. After all, if it is too complicated to use.you never Has features that are most important to you and that you find are You are a homeowner or a professional, you have to choose the one that There is really no best landscape design software out there. Quickly is both a time saver and a money saver to clients. Software out there that rivals this and to be able to make changes Some designers say they prefer hand drawings. Software for professionals and homeowners is the best ones simplifyĬertain aspects and save you a lot of time. I enjoy designing with software and do not find that it has any Lately are some quick elevation sketches while I'm designing as it gives I didn't always use landscape design software for my designs. So what is some of the best landscape design software out there? Get your free planting design guide! Best Landscape Design Software For Professionals and Homeowners ![]()
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![]() Even if they were, there wouldn’t be enough for a whole box of cereal, not to mention millions of boxes. Certainly, you wouldn’t think that the folks working at Crunch HQ would be eating chocolate donuts for breakfast on the job. So now that the Cap’n is back on the scene, what kind of accident could possibly result in Oops! Choco Donuts? There’s nothing even close to chocolate donuts in any of the other Cap’n Crunch cereals. It was this very accident that convinced him to resume his post as captain and, hence, a more hands-on role. Apparently he was promoted to admiral after years of complaints from fans. ![]() In case you were wondering, the Admiral Crunch referred to above is the same guy as Cap’n Crunch. Sure, it’s a little convoluted, but in the end this story makes some sense. Thankfully, the Admiral had his Art Department slap together a box front for the new cereal, which is now enjoyed by millions. While trying to impress Admiral Crunch, they fought over the control handles, breaking them, and creating Cereal Boxes with JUST Berries. When the Cap’n was promoted, the Quaker Oats Company had to find new Capn’s to fill the positions vacated by the newly promoted Admiral Crunch.ĭuring training at Crunch Headquarters, two new Capn’s - Cap’n Scrinch and Cap’n Munch - were trying to learn how to man the Crunch Berrie and Crunch Biscuit mixing machine that put the two flavors together in the Crunch Berries boxes. This flavor actually stemmed out of the Capn’s promotion to Admiral. According to the Cap’n Crunch FAQ, it went down like this:ĭespite popular belief, ‘Oops! All Berries’ did not come from an incident at Crunch Headquarters with some mischievous kids. But then, in 1997, there was a terrible accident. They are a mixture of the regular yellowish things (biscuits, apparently) with some red things that are flavored like berries. ![]() You see, Cap’n Crunchberries were first introduced in 1967. This is manifestly not the case with the Cap’n’s latest “mistake,” Oops! Choco Donuts. We recommend that you call the OU office every 3 months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.Whether or not you like Cap’n Crunch Oops! All Berries, it’s pretty sensible that an accident at Crunch HQ actually resulted in the cereal. You will not be able to know this, since the OUD kosher symbol will remain the same. Please note that it is possible that the manufacturer will reformulate this product and add a true dairy ingredient. Also, to be a true DE product, the equipment must be properly cleaned of residue after dairy production, and that level of cleanliness is sometimes difficult to maintain and guarantee. Some kashrus agencies use a DE symbol, but the OU has chosen not to use a DE designation because it is felt it may be confusing to the kosher consumer. General Mills Multi Grain Cheerios Peanut Butter – DEĪdditional information from the OU: What does DE mean? Parve products made with heat on dairy equipment may be eaten after meat, but not with meat.
![]() The P-51 Mustang is a little one what can do stunts and races, the F/A-18 Hornet is a fighter jet what can take off from boats, and the EH1O1 is a helicopter, which can winch crates from the ground and people from the sea. To do this, contact the computer manufacturer.Īdditionally, you can view and compare features and prices of different video cards.Flight Simulator X: Acceleration adds three new aircraft, along with a series of missions for these aircraft and previous aircraft alike. To resolve this problem, upgrade the hardware components on the computer. If the computer does not meet the minimum system requirements, you will receive an error message that states that your hardware is not supported or is incompatible. If you have a video card that does not meet this requirement, you may have to purchase a different video card to play the game. Some video cards may not work with Flight Simulator X Acceleration Expansion Pack because they do not support Shader Model, as the game requires. Visit your video card manufacturer’s Web site to search for any known compatibility issues. The following video cards are known to be incompatible with Flight Simulator X and with the Acceleration Expansion Pack: If you receive an error message that states that your video card or your video drivers are not working with the game, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:ĩ25722 Troubleshoot graphics issues in Flight Simulator X If you experience slow performance in the game, the in-game settings must be adjusted.įor more information about how to improve game performance, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:ĩ27286 Flight Simulator X: Game performance is slower than expected Additionally, the hardware must pass a system check when you start the game. To play Flight Simulator X, the computer must meet the minimum system requirements. All system requirements for Flight Simulator X must be met or exceeded for the expansion pack to function correctly. ![]() Note The Acceleration Expansion pack requires that the original Flight Simulator X program is installed. Keyboard and mouse or compatible game controller (such as Xbox 360 Controller for Windows) Network adapter for LAN multiplayer gameplayīroadband Internet access for Windows Live multiplayer gameplayįlight Simulator X Acceleration Expansion PackĤ gigabytes (GB) available hard disk spaceĭirectX 9 (or later version)-compatible video cardġ28 MB or more video RAM, Shader Model 1.1 or later version Keyboard and mouse or compatible game controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows) Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)Ģ56 megabytes (MB) of RAM for Windows XP SP2ĥ12 MB RAM for Windows 7 and Windows Vistaġ4 gigabytes (GB) available hard disk space Minimum system requirements Flight Simulator X Under Device, note the values for Name and for Approx. Note the values for Processor and for Memory. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or provide confirmation. To start the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, follow these steps:Ĭlick Start, type dxdiag in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER. To determine whether your computer meets the minimum system requirements, use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (Dxdiag.exe). ![]() See the “Applies To” section for a complete list of these titles. ![]() This article describes the minimum system requirements for all versions and available expansion packs of Microsoft Flight Simulator X. ![]() ![]() The list below leaves off some of the items specific to our needs/tastes but I think encompasses items that most people would find extremely useful or necessary.īesides having the expectation of spending at least another $500 on RV add-ons, the other two pieces of advice I’d give you are: 1) if you’re not handy with small DIY projects and repairs, RVs may not be for you. ![]() We wanted to maximize the experience and minimize downtime. For us, we planned to take our two young children on the road for 7 weeks with reservations at national parks that aren’t forgiving. You have to decide what level of comfort, convenience and disruption you can tolerate. We started with those lists and realized there was so much more “must have” gear to be comfortable and prepared. A lot of folks have published very good “must have” lists of 10 to 30 items, including the one above and comments below. When it comes to buying a RV, you have to be aware that the unit purchase is bare bones and requires quite a bit of gear to be practically functional and another bit of gear to address trip interrupting issues. That’s when I got the trackers for both girls.Ĭamping is even more fun when you can be sure your fur babies are safe! I lost my Trixie in the forest for AN HOUR AND A HALF once. I like the FI a bit better.Īll of these things have a monthly cost associated with them, but for me, it’s total peace of mind. I also have GPS trackers on both of my girls. It can mean the difference between life and death for your pets. The MarCELL warns you of high or low temperatures (that you decide on/set) and also of power failure. And we are all human and we forget things. You would have to keep actively checking. There are other ways people can check the temps- I used to have an old iPhone looking at my inside temp gauge. Had I NOT received the notification, I can’t even bring myself to imagine the cruel death they may have endured. Got an alert that it was 90 degrees in my RV. ![]() Had temporarily turned off my AC a bit earlier and then forgot to turn it back on. I was staying in Florida to help out my mom, MID-SUMMER. I have been using a MarCELL for about 2 years now and in the last couple of months, it has saved my pups’ lives. We have the MarCELL listed in our must-have accessories for pets. From lights to sleeping bags to picnic pads, we’ve got everything you need to make your next camping trip free-and-easy.This is VITAL to RVing with pets. Running low on storage space? Our nets and hanging organizers are perfect for keeping your stuff in order and will keep your GO clutter-free.īut wait, there’s more! Our selection of camping trailer accessories is sure to make your GO uniquely yours. It’s a spacious workspace that offers plenty of room to prep and cook your favorite meals, so you can enjoy delicious food while taking in the beauty of the great outdoors. Want to expand your culinary capabilities beyond the campfire? Dine O Max serves as a kitchen island for your campsite and is one of our most popular camper accessories. ![]() ![]() Families with teens and tweens sometimes purchase the GOzeebo as sleeping quarters for bigger kids while the parents sleep in the pop-up camper. Need more room to relax and play? Extend your outdoor living space with the GOzeebo, a triple-use screen room, family tent, and gazebo you can attach to your GO or use on its own. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() For many veterans at camp, including 27-year-old goalie Alex Lyon, practicing at the team facility and potentially participating in Phase 4 are ideal ways to maintain sharpness in a world of lockdowns, even if they never get into games. Some of the guys that we’re bringing there are younger players that we’re going to be really on top of to make sure they’re doing the right things.”īut not all of the projected extras are traditional prospects, looking to use Phases 3 and 4 to impress the organization and ultimately realize their NHL dreams. “If they’re not playing, they’re going to use this time to become better players. “If you are not one of the regulars, you are going to have a very strict program that we expect all our guys to follow,” Vigneault said, “just like if they were in the summer going through their program, getting themselves ready for training camp. The scratched players will be expected to adhere to extremely high training standards to help their development and ensure readiness if the coaches call their number. Vigneault said the team’s video and strength and conditioning coaches will travel to Toronto and be in close contact with the players, including the “Black Aces,” those who won’t be in the lineup nightly. ![]() The Flyers don’t plan to ignore their extras in the bubble. “I’m here for the learning experience,” Mark Friedman said. And it surely didn’t go unnoticed that he’s been in the Philadelphia area for three months and was a regular at team facilities since the start of Phase 2. He’s skated on a pairing with roster lock Gostisbehere throughout camp and impressed the organization enough in 2019-20 to earn six NHL games of action. Toronto native Mark Friedman has one of the strongest cases among the bubble players and appears to be close to a cinch to head to his hometown with the team. That leaves 12 players in competition for nine spots, and if you believe Vigneault’s offhand comment Sunday that the Flyers are “probably” bringing just 30 players to Toronto, that means only eight slots remain for the “extras.” We’re going to do all the right things, but just in case something happens, you need players to be ready.”īarring injury, 22 of the 34 players at camp are locks to make the final 31-player-maximum roster: 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goalies. We’re going to be in a very safe environment, as far as I’m concerned. Some guys, for whatever reason, might get it. The other injury that is not really an injury (is) the virus factor. “Any time a team goes for a long playoff run, obviously one of the things that usually happens is things have to fall into place and you have to stay healthy. “Those players have to stay ready,” Vigneault said Sunday. Nevertheless, head coach Alain Vigneault has ensured the bubble players are aware of the importance of their role in Phase 4. As for the winners? Their reward is to be locked away from their family and friends, potentially for months, with no guarantee of a playoff game appearance. That means at least three players on the roster bubble will head home and not accompany the team to the NHL bubble in Toronto. But what about the players who aren’t in direct competition for nightly spots in the lineup? What about those who spent the first week of camp toiling on the sixth forward line or the fifth defensive pair, functioning largely as practice fodder for the regulars?Īt the Flyers’ Phase 3 camp, only 31 spots are available for the 34 players practicing in Voorhees, N.J. ![]() ![]() ![]() The tire manufacturer gave us an allowance because the tires did not last as they should. His reply was - we have already given you enough what else do you want? Ford gave us nothing. ![]() The next day I went to get my car and pay for the tires and asked the same man how I would go about getting the $70 rebate for the set of tires. The service manager was very polite and said indeed they would do the car wash. He replied the tires were already ordered. Asheboro, NC 33 Home Décor & Furniture Shop Interior Design and Paint Studio Proudly stocking Thibaut, Schumacher, Fusion Mineral Paint, Iron Orchid Designs & Saltwash Painted Furniture in Asheboro, NC Painted. I told him to cancel the work order on the new set of tires. After I told him I had gotten it before he replied this is a small dealership they couldn't do all of that. I then asked for my complimentary car wash (which I have always received at Green Ford in Greensboro) he told me they did not do that either. The gentleman greeting us at the desk told us twice when I asked him to look up information on when the seat was serviced for a recall and the number of miles the warranty on the tires was for we were told it was too much trouble. I can put my review rite back up□ #dirtydealership #thieves #liars #AsheboroFord Well guess what Asheboro Ford, Amy Cox and Arron Hedrick. So I removed my first truthful review and within one hour she calls and says deals off and hangs up. ![]() Three days later Amy Cox contacts me after posting a truthful review begging me to remove it and that she would give my deposit back. Asheboro Ford says: well your screwed that's how we do things here. Ashboro Ford says: that's against our policy. I decided to pass and take the loss of time and gas. ![]() So I say I'm going to pass on the car after hours of them trying to pressure me into it. What do I see when I get there? Well if you read the reviews for Asheboro Ford you can probably guess by their 1.9 star average dealer rating the car was infact wrecked and the whole side was painted a different color of green. Arron Hedrick says: "it's a very nice car like new" I say how about paint work or any accidents? Arron says: "no paintwork no accidents all like new, can I get a deposit to hold it?" Me I suppose but if I get there and it isn't as nice as your saying can I get my $500 back? Arron says: "dude it's not a problem dont worry about it" so I go and get all the money for the "like new no paintwork Mustang" and drive 500 miles to go pick it up. Its light attracts those who see it and it provides the backdrop for many photo ops.Hello I'm interested in your green Mustang. The Train Project is a kind of centerpiece in the middle of town. The award was for being artist in residence at Asheboro’s Randolph Hospital. Well help you get there with our exterior and interior painting services. Though she said she does not volunteer all the time, Harrell won a Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in 2010, “that honors people who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by making a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service,” according to the announcement. Finding the perfect shade is only the beginning to creating the perfect home. I committed to doing it and I thought it would help me paint and focus better if I just did it, so I did. “I’m not a person who volunteers for things all the time, but I think its good for people to do it. The city could not get funding to pay for the mural, so she decided to donate her artistry. “A lot of us were asked to restore this mural on the side a building downtown about 22 people turned up,” she said. People from surrounding towns are asking Harrell to paint photorealist images for them. The two-story train mural, a volunteer restoration project, is getting her noticed. Harrell started painting just four years ago and has done four murals in Asheboro. To master the imagery for the mural, Harrell traveled to Tweetsie Railroad at a Wild West theme park in nearby Blowing Rock, N.C., and went inside the tunnels to get a feel for drawing the train in the center of town. I’m training to be a hyper-photorealist.”Ī hyper-photorealist, according to Harrell, is an artist whose painting is so tight and skillful that a viewer can’t tell the difference between a photograph and the painting. However, today I’ve focused more on something else. She said, “I love the Renaissance era painters, like Rembrandt, Raphael, and Michelangelo. She said she enjoys stretching her abilities from concept to image in creative ways by adding a layer of acrylic to her oil paintings and perfecting her skills with each new work. Susan Harrell is a self-taught painter and a native of Asheboro. ASHEBORO, N.C.-Passersby strolling through downtown Asheboro (population 25,284) for morning coffee or to browse for antiques can’t miss an illuminated trompe l’oeil train with real train tracks and lights that appears to be coming out of a brick wall. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Little Pete likes to make Petunia "dance" by flexing his forearm. "Petunia" A tattoo on Little Pete's forearm depicting a prone woman in a red dress, Petunia receives her own credit in the show's opening sequence. He and Big Pete share enemies in Hat Head and Lifeguard Matt "The Urinator" Uplinger. Little Pete's primary nemeses are Pit Stain (for insulting his glandular disorder) and Principal Ken Schwinger (the principal at his school). He showed defiance in throwing scissors, instead of rock, which angered Papercut to swear revenge on him and destroy him in the rematch. Little Pete has various enemies, including Papercut (who was originally Artie's main enemy, besides John McFlemp). He is also known to make irrational decisions in response to problems, like selling the house because his brother hung out with a girl instead of him, without taking responsibility for it (the only exception was in 'Grounded for Life'). "Little" Pete Wrigley ( Danny Tamberelli) Four years younger than his brother, Little Pete is often engaged in struggles against adults and other authority figures. He and Little Pete shared enemies in both Hat Head and Lifeguard Matt "The Urinator" Uplinger. Big Pete's nemeses are "Endless" Mike Hellstrom and Open Face. Big Pete plays trombone in the school marching band. ![]() Aside from typical sibling rivalry, he and his brother are best friends. However, he also grapples with the problem of growing up and thus losing sight of the simple happiness of childhood, often to the disappointment of Little Pete. The fictional Wellsville High School's mascot is a squid.ĭanny Tamberelli (top) as Little Pete and Mike Maronna (bottom) as Big Pete "Big" Pete Wrigley ( Michael Maronna) The show's narrator, Big Pete often acts as a voice of reason in contrast to the strange occurrences and people around him. The football field used for various episodes is that of Bayonne High School in Bayonne, New Jersey. The exteriors of Pete & Pete's house (as seen in the credit sequence and other shots) were filmed on Vreeland Avenue in Leonia. The show was filmed largely in Leonia, New Jersey, with location shots done in a variety of other spots around northern New Jersey, including the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, and the Wrigley House in Cranford, New Jersey. Certain locations were fictionalized for the purposes of the show Glurt County, mentioned in "Yellow Fever" and "The Good, the Bad and the Lucky", does not exist in any state. The name of the town is also a nod to The Embarrassment's song "Wellsville". License plates in the show refer to "The Sideburn State", and according to the series' canon, the Wrigley house is set miles from the Canadian border, 500 miles from Hoover Dam and "not far from the beach". whose exact geography is never specified. Pete & Pete is set in Wellsville, a fictional town in the U.S. ![]() The first two seasons were released on DVD in 2005 the third was planned for 2006 but was indefinitely postponed. Jason Ankeny of AllMusic called the series "the greatest children's show ever", while IGN called it "one of the most well-written kids shows ever". As of October 5, 2015, reruns of the shorts and the shows run on TeenNick as part of the NickSplat block. Owing to the popularity of the shorts, five half-hour specials were made, followed by a regular half-hour series that ran for three seasons from 1993 to 1996. The Adventures of Pete & Pete began on Nickelodeon in 1989 as minute-long shorts that aired as interstitials. It centers around two brothers, both named Pete Wrigley, and their humorous and surreal adventures in suburbia among their equally eccentric friends, enemies, and neighbors. The Adventures of Pete & Pete is an American sitcom created by Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi for Nickelodeon. ![]() ![]() With this unique target discriminating features, and its ability to signal any panel, motion happening in three configurable area ranges, the MSK-101 can dramatically improve the security of any intrusion detection system, indoors or outdoors, while virtually eliminating false alarms. Unlike traditional motion detectors based on infrared or microwaves, thanks to its advanced architecture, the MSK-101 can compute in real time the distance of the moving target, while estimating its size. Thanks to its proprietary system design, based on the time proven FMCW radar technique, the MSK-101 goes far beyond what conventional motion detectors can do, and delivers unmatched performance at detecting intruders while minimizing false positives due to small animals or varying environmental conditions. As for false alarms, with traditional motion-detection technology, even simple events like trapped birds in a warehouse, cats roaming in a yard, changing light or weather conditions can quickly become headaches for everyone involved, from the service manager to the building owner. ![]() Traditional motion detectors based on infrared, microwaves or a combination of both require professionals to make a choice: either increase security at the expense of having to deal with frequent false alarms, or reduce false alarms but, at the same time, the risk that intruders go undetected. ![]() ![]() ![]() The enemies are not that smart, so the weapon choice here is pretty easy. Although, there are certain area's where the melee stuff just isn't going to cut it and you will need to use a weapon. Victims take 2x damage for 5 secondsĪs you can see, now this 1999 mode doesn't seem so hard. Brittle-Skinned - Melee targets briefly vulnerable. ![]() Vampire's Embrace - Melee kills give health.Blood to Salt - Enemies provide Salts upon death 40% of the time.Electric Punch (or Electric Touch if no season pass) - Gives 70% chance to stun an enemy for 4 seconds.Here is the suggested kit/gear for this type of playthrough. I read what somebody else suggested, going for a more melee orientated playthrough as opposed to going through guns blazing. This does not include Handymen or Sirens though. One thing the Season pass does give you is 'Electric Punch', just as the name suggests, each melee has a 70% chance of stunning an enemy target for 4 seconds. There are 4 kits that you can equip that will significantly help you. The room is literally a loot haven, there is about 5 Vigors that you can collect to boost your health, salts and shield to really stack you. ![]() Just before you acquire the Shield Vigor from that lovely two couple, you get prompted that because you have the Season Pas, you must collect all the collectibles in this room before proceeding. The Season Pass (which adds DLC to your game and is needed to get other achievements) significantly buffs you in the early game, quite ridiculous really. ![]() However, there is a decent method to get you through this. So as you can see, not as easy as you think. This is the game's elite hardcore super duper 1337 mode, it can be quite difficult, so before attempting it - it is important to know what you're facing. If you collect collectibles and then reset to a previous checkpoint, you will need to collect them again.Īuld Lang Syne Completed the game on 1999 mode. There is a decent checkpoint system in this game, where you can reset to a checkpoint where it will benefit you, either to grind kills with certain weapons, or for specific achievements. There is however a Rapture mention right at the end, you'll only understand that if you have played the other two. Although this is the third Bioshock game to be released, the previous two (Bioshock 1 & 2) standalone from this game and so you don't need to play them before this one. You (Booker) run around electrocuting, fire balling, stomping, possessing and shooting enemies with guns. So what is this game? Basically, its a first person shooter with powers on one hand. Bioshock Infinite was developed by Irrational Games and published by 2K Games - known for their UT3, Borderlands and other Bioshock games, this surely has to be good right? This can be found on my YouTube channel.Īnyway, moving on with the matter at hand. This is linked in the guide as well, just in case you're stuck and want to watch. I also did a Let's Play on this game when it came out, no collectibles run, just running through the story mode. I have played both the previous Bioshock games and wondered how they would improve on this one. When this was announced, I was so excited for its release. This time I'll be discussing Bioshock Infinite and the many achievements that you can unlock. ![]() ![]() ![]() desktop threatsĪndroid is the world's most popular mobile operating system, with over 3 billion active devices. “Smartphones are essentially handheld computers, with many of the same weaknesses.” Mobile vs. ![]() As such, these devices are susceptible to the same kind of malware strands found on PCs. ![]() We use them to store all kinds of valuable private information, financial data, and other targets that attract cyber thieves. Smartphones are essentially handheld computers, with many of the same weaknesses. "Virus" has become a catch-all phrase for cyberthreats in general, and yes, Android devices are susceptible to cyberthreats.Ĭheck out this video to recognize three main signs of malware or viruses on Android phones: A computer virus is a program that can replicate itself by piggybacking onto another program, and early hackers used them to spread all kinds of malicious software, or malware, onto computers. Phishing, ransomware, Trojans, spyware, dangerous apps-there's a plethora of threats that can infect Android devices. If you use your Android this often, doesn't it need protection too? Can Android devices get viruses?Īndroid devices are susceptible to all kinds of malware. Think about how often you use your Android device: Messaging, posting selfies, ordering food, trading stocks, gaming, shopping, starting your car, managing the smart devices in your home-there's almost nothing you can't do on mobile. ![]() |