Category Archives: Windows Tips

Using a common Windows tool to check your system performance

Most of you have used Task Manager before — usually to close a program that is frozen or to see what processes are running in the background. But there’s another use for Task Manager that can really help you diagnose your Windows miseries 🙂 . That’s right – that common everyday program that’s built into every version of… Read More »

The Infamous Microsoft Phone Phishing Scam

Raymond almost falls for the Microsoft Phone Phishing Scam I guess I’m just gullible. I received a call from a man with an Indian accent claiming to be from Microsoft. He told me that my computer had come up as “infected” and gave me a code that would allow me to connect with a Microsoft technician to clean… Read More »

Free Wireless Broadband for the Masses

A startup backed by a Skype cofounder plans to offer “freemium” broadband—supported by ads and social features. When you think of basic human rights, access to wireless broadband Internet probably isn’t at the top of the list. But a new company backed by a Skype cofounder disagrees, and plans to bring free mobile broadband to the U.S. later… Read More »