The most common virus in the wild is called the Department of Justice Virus. The virus locks your computer and requests a bounty of $300 to unlock your computer and avoid government prosecution.
The Anatomy of a Virus Read More »
Ed Bott points out that the recent “must install” Java update was bundled with crapware and examines why foistware still exists.
Java Update is Full of ‘Crapware’ Read More »
Often we face errors on our PCs which, with a quick web search on the error text, are easily resolvable.
How to Copy Error Message to Clipboard Read More »
There is no doubt that we have been experiencing a massive shift in our tech realities when it comes to the various form factors that computing devices now come in – tablets, laptops, desktops, convertibles, etc.
A PC that Looks Like a Tablet is Still a PC Read More »
Jeff Rossen of NBC investigates how you can protect yourself from someone hacking into your webcam.
Criminals Using Webcams for Spying Read More »
You can make PowerPoint slides look 3-dimensional using several techniques:
Make PowerPoint Slides Pop with 3D Read More »
External hard drives are usually a device that people take for granted and never care about it, until something goes wrong. Why not try and look after your external hard drive with these three simple tips.
3 Simple Tips for Maintaing Your External Hard Drive Read More »
Ben Woods at ZDnet (1/28/13) points out that despite the supposed ‘fix’, machines running Java are still “open to further attacks”.
Java update ‘doesn’t prevent silent exploits at all’ (ZDNet) Read More »
A reader asks: ‘My browser is filling up with unwanted toolbars, and I can no longer search with Google. I have anti-virus protection, but these things still creep in somehow, and I don’t recall ever asking for them. Where do they come from, and how can I avoid this problem?’
Secrets to troubleshooting problems with your cable/dsl router.
Troubleshooting Cable/DSL Router Problems Read More »