5 Biggest Privacy Concerns
Since its inception, the Internet has made everyone’s life more convenient. That, however, comes at a price because the Internet, and by extension, the people who use it, may fall victim to some of its pitfalls. There are five common privacy concerns that you should be aware of. Cookies Delete CookiesCookies are pieces of information […]
Why Won’t My Email Display Pictures
There are many reasons that pictures will not show up in an e-mail message. One of the reasons that an e-mail may not display pictures includes the format the e-mail client is using at the time. E-mail formats include HTML Format, Rich Text Format, and Plain Text Format. HTML and Rich Text Formats allow for […]
How to Make Sure You Are Deleting Downloads Completely
Every day, millions of files are created and then deleted – shred into little bits and tossed out into the ether. Or, at least this is what many people assume. The truth about deleting downloads, however, is a little more complicated. Depending on the situation a user is in, this can be a good thing […]
Network Problems
For business environments, computer networks have become a very important part of their success. Through a computer network, all computers can be interconnected within an office. Networks between computers or connecting laptops can also be combined to form home networks. Whether you are a small business or home network, you need technical support to resolve […]
Legacy Drivers
Drivers are the small but vital pieces of software that allow your hardware – such as video cards, CDROM drives, network cards and printers – to properly communicate with your operating system and work in harmony. For such a tiny component of the entire computer system, they can be a large problem. Drivers can become […]
Hard Drive Duplicators
Whether your primary use of the computer is for work or just internet browsing, we all have tons of invaluable data stored on our personal computers and laptops. This data is subject to loss from power surges, computer crashes, and older hard drives that become corrupted. Photos, programs, software, important files, settings, contacts, and favorite […]
My computer shut down on its own! What do I do?
If your computer shuts down without warning, there are several possible causes: Cause #1: System Updates In Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, there is a feature called Automatic Updates that allows your computer to update its operating system regularly. This feature is helpful because it makes sure that your computer software remains fully […]
How to repair your wireless connection
Losing your wireless connection suddenly can be extremely frustrating! Fortunately, there are a number of steps that you can take to try to resolve the problem. Step #1: Can anyone else connect? If anyone else connects to the same wireless network, ask them whether they are able to connect. Or, if you have other devices […]
Malware: Is it a Worm or a Virus?
When concerning malware, many people believe that a worm and a virus are the same. They both have their similarities and may carry harmful payloads. The truth is, however, they are different. While most consider that the problems with their computer are caused by a virus, this may not be true. Computer users should learn […]
All about Conficker
What is Conficker? Conficker is an internet worm (a virus) that was released in late 2008. It spreads rapidly across computer networks and has infected millions of computers worldwide. The purpose of the Conficker worm appears to be spam distribution; the worm makes it possible for its creators to install “scareware”, fake antivirus software, on […]