To maintain a secure and functioning system, it's important to keep your system up to date. Here's how you can check for updates in Windows. It's easy to check In Windows 7 or Vista, click the Start button and, in the search box, type Windows Update. In...
Do you feel nagged for updates by Windows? As annoying as they may be, here are 3 reasons it's necessary to keep your systems up to date. Your reservations to install updates are understandable, especially when these updates can sometimes introduce glitches and...
Does your computer seem to running much slower than usual? If so, someone may be using your computer's processing power to mine bitcoins. This is precisely what bitcoin mining viruses do, yet many of them can be detected with antivirus programs. Malwarebytes is...
Are you disappointed with the new unfamiliar Windows 8 or 8.1 interface? Here's how you can make Windows 8 look like Windows 7. Fortunately, there are ways to get Windows 8 to act like the Windows interface you know and love. Probably the most off- putting...
Malwarebytes, widely acclaimed for its thorough ability to detect and purge malware from PCs, has two versions. The premium version affords you with live protection, but it requires you to purchase a license. What do you do if you purchase a new computer and...
Since its first release in 2008, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has been one of the go-to tools for malware detection and removal. It's no wonder that its critical reception among computer journals has been stellar. Let's take a look at what makes Malwarebytes...
Are your emails sitting in your outbox but not going out? Do they not show in your sent folder? Moreover, are you getting the message "Cannot send the message. 530 Authentication Required." ? Or does the error you're getting look something like this? The error...
Are you using TrueCrypt to encrypt your hard drive but your computer doesn't have a disk burner? Here's how you can get around this roadblock. TrueCrypt will not allow you to encrypt your drive without burning a boot rescue disk. Burning this disk is...
Do you ever worry about someone getting a hold of the data on your computer after stealing it from you? With disk encryption, the information on your computer is unreadable without a key. You may use encryption to protect specific directories or the entire...
Any number of computer issues could be a sign that it's time to update your device drivers. Are you unable to access your printer? Is your display giving you problems? Are you unable to connect to your router with your wireless adapter? The problem may be with...