PCs and their components will run for decades, as long as you take care of them properly. We’d all love our devices to last as long as possible, but some of the ways we treat them, intentionally or not, might be pushing them closer to their demise. Getting a handle on these 7 bad habits is a […]
We’ll probably have to say goodbye the familiar USB-A port Apple’s Mac mini might finally be getting a new design, but it could come at the cost of some compromises, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter. According to him, the upcoming M4 Mac mini will likely be ditching USB-A ports in favor […]
Don’t panic if you think your computer is infected with malware. Follow this guide instead. If a ransom note suddenly appears on your PC screen, your PC has been hacked. But computer attacks are not always so drastic and clear-cut. For the less obvious cases, you’ll need a finer sense and the right know-how. A […]
Chances are that you’re no longer using a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) and have made the upgrade to solid-state drives (SSDs). SSDs are nowhere near as expensive as they were five to ten years ago, so there’s little reason for mainstream users to deprive themselves of superior responsiveness and read/write speeds anymore. But, while you might […]
Hackers are exploiting Facebook ads to distribute password-stealing malware targeting Windows PCs, as reported by BleepingComputer. Security researchers at Trustwave have identified several new campaigns, that employ counterfeit Windows themes and pirated games and software downloads as lures. The hackers either establish new Facebook business accounts or seize existing ones to execute these campaigns. TacticsThousands of malicious ads launched in […]
There aren’t many people who wouldn’t like their computers to run faster, and overclocking your RAM (Random Access Memory) is one way to do just that. Overclocking your RAM allows for faster data transfer speeds, a boost in multitasking, and a cost-effective alternative to buying new hardware. If you’re a power user or a gamer, […]
If you’re like the average person, you treat your phone as your go-to for everything — from binge-watching TikToks and enjoying Roblox-like mobile games to handling more serious tasks like drafting emails or tweaking photos for a product brochure. Still, while smartphones are undeniably handy, that doesn’t mean you no longer rely on your PC. […]
Here’s how to download all your Google Photos to PC or Mac and get offline access any time and anywhere Trying to figure out how to download all your Google Photos to PC or Mac? You’re not alone. Many of us have hundreds (if not thousands) of images and videos stored in the cloud and […]
Learn some of the best shortcuts and tips for both PC and Mac, that can help you work better! If you type cmd into the address bar of the file explorer it opens command prompt in that directory. Pressing F4 in Excel repeats the last command – for example if you highlighted a cell yellow, […]
If you use a computer, you probably have some Microsoft Excel documents on your Mac or PC that you wouldn’t want other people to find and read. After all, Excel is used by both regular consumers, businesses, government institutions, and millions of other people all over the world. Thankfully, it’s easy to secure an Excel […]
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