A Toronto woman was injured when trying to leave a showing of “The Magnificent Seven” when a private security guard tackled her. He did so because he believed that the woman was trying to pirate the movie, even though she was leaving in the middle of it. When the cops did not arrive, the […]
PC Runs Security Tips
PC Runs security tips can help you with being a wise computer user by offering you a select few posts about DIY computing so that you can keep a smooth & safe running computer environment and therefore a smoother running life!
NSA Zero Day Tools Likely Left Behind By Careless Operative
Investigations are underway about the apparent leak at NSA. Hacking tools developed by the NSA were discovered and published by a group called the “Shadow Brokers”. That is putting sensitive materials into the hands of the public. The NSA is no stranger to leak, having had to deal with the Edward Snowden scandal a […]
Should You Get Self-Encrypting Drives? (Hardware Encryption)
Hardware encryption is essential to protect important data on your computer. Self-encrypting programs allow users to encrypt their data quickly, but have negative effects on the performance of the operating system as a result. An alternative to these programs is a Self-Encrypting Drive, which automatically encrypts and protects data without any negative effect on […]
Avast vs 360 | Detection Ratio Test
Avast Free Antivirus and 360 Total Security are two of the premier free antivirus programs available right now. PC Security Channel compares the detection rate, between the two programs, for malware. The Avast program shows a very strong detection rate, as well as providing a very user friendly interface. 360 Total Security shows a […]
Does Your New PC Come With Malware?
Lenovo recently sold computers that had Superfish, dangerous ad-ware, pre-installed. Experts agree it is dangerous because it allows criminals to access your computer without your knowledge. Experts advise finding out if you have Superfish on your computer and if you do, to have it removed immediately. Experts also agree that computer companies are releasing […]
Apple Will Catch Thieves With Fingerprints
Apple has submitted a patent application to capture biometric data for identifying unauthorized users. Biometric data could include fingerprints, facial recognition, audio, or GPS coordinates. While the patent has been submitted for approval, there are still legal hurdles that need to be bypassed before the technology could be completed in commercial products. It remains […]
How to Install and Use Driver Booster
Driver Booster makes updating drives hassle free and it’s free! Introduction to Driver Booster: A Simple Solution for Driver Management Keeping your computer’s drivers updated is essential for optimal performance and avoiding hardware conflicts. The article on PCRuns.com introduces Driver Booster, a free and efficient tool designed to make driver management hassle-free. It explains […]
EFF White Paper Hopes To Educate Cops On The Difference Between An IP Address And A Person
The EFF wrote a paper explaining how an IP address is not the equivalent of a person. Law enforcement have been treating IP addresses as people leading them to search innocents. An IP address does not give the exact location of the user and can often be used by more than one person. An […]
How to use Malwarebytes
YouTube’s “Howard L Hall” explains the how and why of Malwarebytes! When your PC is infested with those pesty aggressive ugly and devilishly malicious malware turning your computer into a freak show of popups, programs misfiring and basically making you wonder if your computer caught a virus (OH, it did) then Malwarebytes can literally […]
How to use Microsoft Security Essentials, Free Virus Protection
MSE is just for Windows 7! For PC users still using Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit) MSE or Microsoft Security Essentials is just for you! Windows Defender is for Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10. Both offer free basic virus protection. For Virus protection that covers everything that you need in virus protection without […]
