How to Find Out Which EXE Files are Safe
Malicious software developers are becoming more tactical in disguising the identity of a virus, they do this by hiding them and naming them with something unsuspecting and crafty. You can’t really determine if a file on your system is safe to run by their file name by checking the processes in your task manager, and [...]
Simple Ways to Deal with Vista Start Up Failure
A lot of Vista users face the problem of booting up the OS. A number of Vista users have reported the problems they face with using it with regards to the extremely slow pace at which it boots. Users also say that their PC often hangs up at start up and their computer starts showing [...]
Top 5 Rules to Keep Your Computer Free From Viruses
Virus- A word that arouses bad memories for a lot of computer users. Formatted drives, stolen passwords, brand new computer behaving like a Pentium-2 with 16 MB RAM- sounds familiar? I know. You are not alone. Almost every computer has fallen prey to these pesky little programs created to cause problems to us and fun [...]
The Internet is Great, but It Can Be a Bummer Too
The induction of the internet in our life has been like a boon. They have opened up in front of us an altogether new era of knowledge and learning. Moreover, the internet is a very special avenue which has helped a lot of people to get help in a variety of matters and has also [...]
The Dangers of Donating or Discarding Your Old Computer
Today it seems that most people replace their laptop or computer every three to four years. Most people are not aware of the proper way to dispose of their old equipment once they buy their new computer. Before you smash your old desktop or laptop to pieces and throw it in the garbage, please consider the following points to help stop pollution and identity theft.
Top 10 Signs, You Have Viruses or Spyware
Viruses and Spyware are pretty much the worst hassles to deal with when it comes to computers. A small price, for revolutionizing every aspect of our lives, businesses and day to day tasks making things a lot more efficient and productive. However, this one issue has proved to cost companies and individuals a fortune every [...]
Forgot your IM Passwords?
We are all guilty of forgetting a password we assign at some point when hurriedly signing up for a service. Usually, this happens when we sign up for a service we’d need to use only once to gain access to a product or use a service. This could also happen with IM. You might want [...]
3 Ways To Prevent PC Problems And Speed Up Your Computer
Almost everyone who owns a computer has experienced a system slowdown at one time or another. Initially, this slowing down may go unnoticed, but soon you may start noticing the symptoms more frequently. For instance, your computer may respond very slowly to every action and it may take forever to open a program. Your internet [...]
Tips For Solving Frustrating EXE Errors
If you feel frustrated when your computer encounters an error, don’t worry, you are not alone. Users across the world tend to show a similar pattern of behavior when faced with PC errors. The initial reaction is usually disbelief that an error has occurred. You may not accept that something has gone wrong and may [...]
Watch out for the Twitter Phishing Scam
Yesterday, I wrote a post on Twitter, while you might be all excited about trying this service after reading the post I suggest you proceed with caution. Currently, there’s a phishing scam in progress. for now it’s been only spreading via direct messages. If you get a direct message from a random user that redirects [...]
