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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium supports Windows XP for life
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Malwarebytes has a new version of its premium anti-malware software that promises XP support for life.
It’s the end of the line for Windows XP, Office 2003 and IE6
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If you’re still using Internet Explorer 6, Office 2003 or Windows XP, you’re going to want to upgrade now. Find out why.
How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi Networks
| By Steve Horton |
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Here are seven tips when accessing Wi-Fi in a public environment. You’ll be safer armed with this knowledge.
Microsoft extends security support for Windows XP until July 2015
| By Mark Beare |
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Microsoft has extended security support for Windows XP until July 14 2015. Find out what this means for you.
Why Windows XP is a Bad Idea
| By Steve Horton |
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It’s just not a good idea to use Windows XP anymore. Microsoft is cutting off support in April. Learn about that and other great reasons here.
How to factory reset your computer
| By Davide De Vellis |
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Learning how to factory reset your computer can help you keep your PC running like new. This process will erase whatever existing data and programs you have installed on your hard drive and reinstall Windows to reset your PC to the state it was in when you first opened the box (and sometimes even better since it won’t include all the unwanted programs – crapware – that can come with most new PCs). Some people choose to reset their PC on a regular basis to keep it running at tip […]
Laptop screen turning black? A driver update may be the solution!
| By Davide De Vellis |
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Does your screen occasionally turn black? Does the computer then restart on its own? A screen that blacks out and then restarts could be caused by any number of reasons, fortunately one of the most common resolutions is as simple as updating a driver. DRIVER UPDATE The simplest cause, and solution, to a malfunctioning display is related to your computers graphics (also known as video) driver. A graphics driver is a piece of software that allows a computer’s operating system to communicate with the computer’s graphics system. The driver is […]
Recovering a File that’s been Deleted Permanently
| By Steve Horton |
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All is not lost if you’ve deleted a file permanently. Here are steps you can take to recover your lost document or media file.
How to be sure your copy of Windows is genuine
| By Steve Horton |
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It’s important to validate your genuine copy of Windows, or it’ll stop working. Here’s how to do that.
The Best Free Anti-Malware Solutions
| By Steve Horton |
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We compare several free anti-malware suites, from Microsoft Security Essentials onward, to find out which one is right for you.
Retrieving a Lost Wi-Fi Password
| By Steve Horton |
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If you’ve lost the password to your Wi-Fi, all is not lost. Here are some methods for retrieving the password from the router.
The Automatic Disk Check and What it Means
| By Steve Horton |
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Sometimes your PC will start up and check your hard drive for consistency. Find out what this means and how you can turn it off, if necessary.
The Best Free Antivirus Solutions
| By Steve Horton |
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The three major free antivirus applications all perform more or less the same. The difference is in whether they’re annoying to use day to day. Here’s a comparison of the three.
Essential Tips for Windows XP Users
| By Steve Horton |
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As you may recall, we ran an article recently about why we think you should stop using Windows XP and upgrade to Windows 7. Well, here’s the flipside of that argument.
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