So you’re in the middle of doing something important on your computer when the “Restart your computer to finish installing important updates” dialog comes up, and asks you to restart your computer. The quick way to disable the reboot for the current session is to stop the Windows Update service from running. You can do this by opening… Read More »
Few things stir up heated and spirited debates more than Web cookies. Anti-spyware sites like to hammer cookies because, well because, it gives them something to hammer on. But, are cookies really in the same league with spyware, adware, malware and hijackers? Hardly. They don’t contain any mechanism to download software on your computer, they don’t contain hidden… Read More »
Marilyn wants our best tips to help her avoid identity theft More and more I’m reading stories in the newspaper or watching them on the news about folks getting their identities stolen and how terrible a thing that is. I have bought many things online without any problems, but I’m becoming more and more troubled about buying online… Read More »
Judy just got a new digital camera and doesn’t understand optical zoom or digital zoom I love your newsletters. I can’t wait until Fridays! This question doesn’t really have anything to do with computers directly, but I bet many of your readers have digital cameras. I just bought a new digital camera with 4x optical zoom and 10x… Read More »
Here’s a tip you won’t remember until you need it. But this little tip can pull you out of some serious problems. There are hundreds of new rogue security programs (also known as “scareware) on the Web, and they all follow the same M.O. Viruses, Trojans, keyloggers, spyware, and other malicious files are very dangerous, but if you’re… Read More »
Dear EB, I am sorry I am not working up to speed. I am sorry I’ve disappointed you today. I am a sloth. I am so sorry. Your buddy, TC I bet I type that same letter to EB at least 4 times a week. So, when I discovered PhraseExpress, I was delighted! Now, instead of typing that… Read More »