Protecting Your Data: Understanding the Risks Before disposing of, selling, or gifting a computer, it’s crucial to ensure your data is permanently erased. Deleting files or even reformatting the hard drive doesn’t actually remove the data—it only marks the space as available for reuse. Tools can still recover these files unless the data is […]
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The Computer Wakes from Sleep Mode Unexpectedly – Windows 8
If you are having problems with your computer turning on from sleep mode unexpectedly, then this video will help you troubleshoot the problem. This visual walk-through will give you step by step instructions to follow to look for what could be causing the problem with your device and how to solve the issue. ~Comments […]
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 […]
Setting up Microsoft Passport from a Microsoft Account (MSA)
If you need to know how to set up a Microsoft Passport using your Microsoft account, this video will give you simple, easy to follow instructions on how to do that. The video gives you a visual guide on how to set up a Passport. A simple walk through will show you how to […]
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 […]
Creating a Wireless Home Network – Windows 8
Creating a wireless home network in Windows 8 is easier than ever with the pre-installed network setup wizard. Follow these 6 simple steps to get your network up and running. Using a wireless network you can share files, pictures, and plenty more between your wireless devices. Get started by clicking here. ~Comments always welcome… […]
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 […]
Performing an HP System Recovery on HP Desktops 2014 and Newer in Windows 8
If you need to do a System Recovery on your computer for any reason, this video will help you with the problem. This visual walk-through, with step by step instructions, will give you easy to follow directions on how to perform a System Recovery. This method is used for computers running in Windows 8. […]
What’s leaving Netflix soon (October 2016)
A lot of interesting movies will be leaving Netflix on October 1st. Back to the Future will leave. Also leaving are Phantom, The Exorcist, and Psych. Check the listings now so that you don’t miss the opportunity to see your favorite movie before it is gone. You still have today and tomorrow to watch! […]
TeamViewer Hacked, Uninstall NOW! Bank Accounts Drained!
The popular application TeamViewer has been compromised. Hackers have found an exploit that allows them to gain access remotely to your computer and log into your banking and paypal accounts to withdraw money. Tune in to the video to learn more. Key Takeaways: Hackers have been remotely accessing the computers of users who have […]
