Category Archives: Windows Tips

Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning A lot of you live in the northern hemisphere where Mother Nature is now attempting to make spring – and actually this year, she’s doing pretty good job – at least in our neck of the woods. The grass is getting emerald green and I’m staring at my lawn mower wondering just how many more days… Read More »

Why You Should Turn Off Recommended Updates Now

Why You Should Turn Off Recommended Updates Now Once upon a time, maybe 10 or so years ago, you could just leave Windows Update with its default settings and forget about it. But not so anymore. Microsoft has been using Windows Updates to push unnecessary driver updates, and other things like Bing Bar (several years ago) and now… Read More »

Windows Defender is Defenseless

Windows Defender: Defenseless (Applies to Microsoft Security Essentials too) If you’re using Window 8x or Windows 10 and you are relying on the built-in Windows Defender to protect you, you’re in for a shock – you’re basically unprotected. Yes having Windows Defender running is better than nothing but barely. Windows Defender is exactly the same program as Microsoft… Read More »