At PC Pitstop, with the success of PC Matic and Super Shield, we now have a very large and active user base. On top of that, these cloud based applications proivde us with a unique look into how computers are being used. In this article, we share some of these amazing insights and take a closer look at the Microsoft applications that are being used the most.
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At PC Pitstop, we have a very unique view of the upcoming launch of Windows 8. On one hand, we are part of the Windows universe, and to the extent that Windows 8 is successful, then that is good for PC Pitstop. On the other hand, PC Pitstop and PC Matic exist to fix and repair many of the bone headed ‘features’ in Windows.
Windows 8 – The View from the Inside Read More »
It happens all the time. In fact, in the last two days, both my mother and my aunt have had their email hacked. When your email is hacked, it is potentially a very dangerous situation. Quick and decisive action is absolutely required.
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Most browser toolbars serve no purpose other than use valuable real estate on your computer screen. Learn how to remove all toolbars.
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A growing number of ads on the top of your favorite search engine are promoting fake goods. Today Show Investigative Correspondent Jeff Rossen Today Show takes a closer look at this issue.
Fake Goods Get Prime Google & Ebay Ad Space Read More »
This week, security researcher Rapid7 has identified approximately 200,000 systems that are running pcAnywhere without a critical security patch and are still vunerable to attack.
200,000 pcAnywhere Users STILL Vunerable to Attack Read More »
In the summer of 2011, Microsoft released a video internally – that called out Google for its acknowledged scanning of “content and context of Gmail as part of its ad system”. Recently the video was made public.
Microsoft’s Shot Across Google’s Privacy Bow: Gmail Man Read More »
Dear Google: I am writing to tell you one important fact. I bought the Sony NEX-5N camera. As you know, a friend of mine contacted me through my Gmail account, because he had recently purchased the Sony and he was ecstatic. I purchased the camera with the 19-55 mm lens, and then I also purchased the 55-200 lens as well. If you must know, I also purchased a bag, a tripod, and some filters. I paid roughly $1000 from Amazon.com and used my personal credit card. The stuff arrived about a week later, and I paid my Visa bill one month later.
Google – Stop Following Me Read More »
You just bought a brand new computer, and you are so excited on getting back and getting it up and running. It hasn’t been in the news much, but new PC’s just keep getting slower and slower. It makes sense because the slower the PC is, the less time it will last, and hence the sooner you buy a new computer. That’s their plan.
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YOUR free movies may be a thing of the past. The Feds are closing in on those handy torrent sites and torrent owners are heading for the hills. What’s next, the resurgence of Drive Inns?
Not likely, progress is unstoppable and the next new technology will insure your entertainment future.
BTjunkie Shuts Down Voluntarily After FBI Raid Read More »