The Hitler “Ransonware” (Another attempt to steal your money) Cybercrooks have put together Hitler-themed ransomware that simply deletes files on encrypted PCs. The (apparently prototype) Windows malware displays a lock screen1 featuring the infamous Austrian dictator, together with a demand falsely stating that files have been encrypted. The ransomware says files can supposedly be recovered by paying 25… Read More »
Resetting Your Windows 10 Computer to Fix Major Problems Over the past year, we’ve seen corrupted installations of Windows 10 where there are so many things not working correctly, where attempting to fix one problem, just brings up more problems. If your system has many errors and if more than one system feature or function is missing or… Read More »
Find What’s Starting With Windows Like a Geek This tip works in Windows 7, Windows 8x and Windows 10 If you want a quick way to see all the programs starting with Windows, do this: 1. Press and hold down the Windows Key and press the R key 2. In the Run (Open) dialog, type WMIC and press Enter… Read More »
Use a PIN Instead of a Password to Log in to Windows 10 Did you know you can log in to Windows with a four-digit PIN instead of a password? Maybe it’s not as secure as logging in with a 14-character password, but it’s much better than nothing at all. It’s quicker and easier to type… Read More »
4 Indispensable Windows 10 Shortcuts For You As we’re doing sessions we often see how useful keyboard shortcuts can be. But we also know they can be hard to remember. While there are dozens and dozens of keyboard shortcuts, the only ones you’re likely to remember are the ones you use most. Keeping that in mind, here are 4… Read More »
3 Quick, Easy & Useful Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Did “U” Know this? You can access the “Ease of Access Center” by pressing the Windows Key + the U key. (Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10) The I’s Have It You can quickly open the PC Settings Dialog (including the shutdown dialog) in Windows 8x or 10 by pressing… Read More »