There are many advantages to building your own computer instead of buying pre-built, but most importantly you will save a lot of money, get much better gaming performance, and end up with a system to suit your exact gaming wants and needs. With our buying guides on choosing the best parts, step by step installation […]
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How to Stay Protected Against Ransomware
You can remove many ransomware viruses without losing your files, but with some variants that isn’t the case. In the past I’ve discussed general steps for removing malware and viruses, but you need to apply some specific tips and tricks for ransomware. The process varies and depends on the type of invader. Some procedures involve […]
What is a CDN? (Content Delivery Network)
A Content Delivery Network is for people with websites Content Delivery Networks include Cloud Flare, Incapsula, and Akamai. People won’t be able to directly interact with your website server and it can improve your computer performance. A CDN will hold a cache copy and can distribute your website information to many by keeping your information […]
Fastest Internet in the World! (2016)
Two cities in the United States are now being offered internet with 10 gigabit/second capability, which is a major innovative upgrade when compared to the internet speed in many homes today with the average of 1 gigabit/second. Although the speed is desirable, it may not be necessary for average users. The equipment required for 10 […]
How can you SECURELY erase a Hard Drive?
How to completely and securely erase a computer’s hard drive before getting rid of it, selling the computer or giving it away to someone else. Following the steps explained for several methods, the computer’s hard drive will be completely erased to ensure that no personal data (often stored in files that cannot be easily erased) […]
10 Important Changes You Must Know to Use Windows 10
Do you know about the changes that have come since the upgrade to windows 10? There are actually ten very important changes you must know to use windows 10. Keep in mind the start menu is back, universal windows apps now run in windows and while tablet mode is available it is optional. To learn […]
How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal
Do you work from home? Do you work in an office? Does your Wi-Fi strength drive you crazy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, be of a sound mind and know that you are not alone. In order to increase your Wi-Fi strength you want to tweak your settings, move your router […]
Windows EMET: How it Can Protect Your Computer
With the Windows EMET (Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit) program you can protect your computer from “exploits” in addition to other anti-virus software, especially if your computer has older versions of programs that are vulnerable to these exploits. The program handles and mitigates malicious exploits that can exist in common and essential programs and files on […]
Best Ways to Protect Against Computer Viruses
Some ways to lessen the risk of a virus is to make sure you use your user accounts not administrator accounts for daily activities. Make sure you use the highest user account control settings. Use antivirus with web protection. Java should be updated daily and allow automatic updates that you can confirm installation. As well […]
Google Chrome Will Soon Block Flash
Google Chrome is going to start favoring HTML5 to Flash on websites. THis means that websites that can use either HTML5 or Flash Chrome will automatically use HTML5 to show the content instead of Flash. It also will not show unnecessary flash content; for example, content that runs in the background. Switching from Flash to […]
