We were going to start off by saying that this tip is more for advanced users, but we decided the way beginners and intermediate users get to be advanced users is by digging in and learning new things. Those of you who choose to install Windows 8.1 on your computer should know that it cannot be updated to… Read More »
There seems to be a general belief that the term malware, means malicious software, but that is not true. The prefix “mal” is not an abbreviation for malicious, it is a prefix meaning bad. There are a lot of words beginning with this prefix: malcontent, maladjusted, malevolent, malfunction. So when we use the term malware we mean, literally… Read More »
Penny says, “Help, my router has been hijacked!” My system has been hacked via the Linksys router, and I’d like to know if you folks can fix that and set me up more securely so it won’t happen again. Talked to Linksys Tech Support today, and they offer a “never-get-hacked-again” for $99. Right now I can’t get into… Read More »
We’re celebrating our 15th Anniversary and to start off the celebration, we’re offering you the best deal ever on Cloudeight Direct Computer Care repair keys. This week, through July 7, 2013, when you buy two Cloudeight Direct Repair Keys for just $99, you’ll get a SanDisk 16GB USB Flash Drive for just 15 cents. These flash drives normally… Read More »
The sound of rain falling, cascading down the eaves, rushing to be free: This is the perfect soundtrack for a pensive day. Sometimes I feel so sad and lost, but I realized today, I cannot even manage to summon up a single tear. I think I have cried all the tears allotted to me in this lifetime. I… Read More »
Windows 8, (TC says), is Windows 7 without a start button, and big ol’ tiles on what’s called “the start screen”. But most people using a mouse and keyboard would prefer to start Windows with the desktop. And Windows 8.1 will fix that mess, in the meantime you can use something like Classic Shell to restore the start… Read More »