Why You Should Choose Advanced Install or Custom Install When Installing Software Most of the time when you’re installing software, you will find you have an option to choose between “Express install” or “Custom install” (also called advanced install/setup). First, you’re right. Most of the time when you’re installing software, you will find you have an… Read More »
Driver Updater Programs: Malware in Disguise Consider this a reminder from your old pals, TC & Darcy… I don’t know how many times we’ve told you to avoid driver updater programs, but I was reminded again this morning as I was working on two different computers, owned by two different people, in two different parts of… Read More »
Timely Computer Advice From Darcy & TC Your computer is just a machine. You operate it, it does not operate you. Do not make things more difficult by over-thinking things or finding problems where there are none. Most problems are minor annoyances and can be easily corrected. We have seen many folks who find problems that… Read More »
Microsoft to Stop Providing Malware Updates for Microsoft Security Essentials According to Microsoft, it will no longer provide new malware signatures for Microsoft Security Essentials after January 14, 2020 – the end-of-support date for Windows 7. This means that Microsoft Security Essentials will become outdated and even more ineffective than it already is. According to Computerworld:… Read More »
Many HP Inkjet Printers Require Important Firmware Security Update If you have an HP Printer, you should visit this page to find out if your printer requires an update. Many HP printer models are listed on that page. Here’s what HP has to say… this was dated August 1, 2018 and just came to our attention today. Important… Read More »
What is the most popular way for cyber criminals to spread malware and links to malicious web sites? A. Software Bundling B. Hacking C. Spam Email D. None of these If you answered “C”, you’re correct. You get an A. Spam is number one when it comes to bringing malicious files and websites to your computer. According to… Read More »