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Malware That Can Take Hostages
Cryptoviruses and Ransomware Were there a ranking for the most dangerous and show-stopping malware, the various types of Ransomware, and especially Cryptoviruses, would top the list. Imagine this scenario: You’re browsing the internet, maybe watching a Youtube video, checking Facebook, playing a game, or maybe even reading some Emails, when a program pops up telling you that […]
Resolve to Backup Your Data
If you are like most people, you’ve probably already given up on your New Year’s resolutions of going to the gym every day and ending your addiction to snack foods. Why not replace these resolutions with something more practical and less exhausting? Resolve to back up your data. Only a few years ago, it was common […]
Five Tips That Won’t Help Computer or Laptop Performance
Almost everyone wants their computer or laptop to run a little faster, and the internet is full of information. However, all of those tips might not be so helpful or even true. When it comes to computer or laptop advice, you should always take it with a grain of salt unless it comes from a […]
The Power to Connect: Power Line Technology
Have Wi-Fi dead spots? Tired of your office looking like you battled some electrical beast and kept its dozen cord-like tentacles for trophies on your floor? Or, maybe you live in a rural area that does not have the infrastructure for DSL or other broadband internet technologies. Well, there is another option for creating a […]
32-Bit vs 64-Bit Computer or Laptop: Does It Really Matter?
Only a few years ago, 32-bit vs. 64-bit was something that only people using Linux had to concern themselves with, but that has quickly changed. Now almost every computer or laptop has both 64-bit and 32-bit options. You might be preparing to purchase a new computer or do an upgrade to an existing system and […]
4 Clever Uses for Cloud Storage Tool Dropbox
The cloud storage and sharing application DropBox has grown tremendously in popularity. Not familiar with Dropbox? It is a “freemium” cloud-based application for storing files. Users install a small utility that allows the content to be synched among multiple devices like laptops, tablet, smart phone or any device that supports a web browser. The company announced […]
Fix Computer Problems: Upgrade Your RAM
Have you recently heard someone grumbling, “This computer really needs a RAM upgrade.” in a somewhat exasperated tone and wondered why. Random Access Memory (RAM) is computer memory; it is essentially the short-term memory for your computer. Without adequate memory a computer may perform sluggishly and become frustrating to use. Upgrading a computer’s RAM is […]
So Long, Farewell Unlimited Data
The Death of Unlimited Data They say all good things must come to an end. I suppose that’s true. Verizon has announced that it will no longer support an unlimited data plan. Verizon’s move follow in footsteps of AT & T, which eliminated it unlimited internet data plan last summer. Mobile device purchases have steadily […]