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Still Using Windows XP

Still Using Windows XP?
A few months ago, Microsoft put and end to user support to Windows XP.  As a result, many people rushed into stores and upgrades their Windows XP computers to Windows 7 or 8.  Some even switched...Read More

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Zeus Virus

With more people now using social networks more than ever, a nasty virus code-named “Zeus” has been causing quite a stir within the last month.  Unlike most viruses such as the FBI virus that completely compromise a user’s system, Zeus operate...Read More

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Dangers of HP’s Built-in Recovery Manager

One of the most common practices when a computer experiences software errors is to perform a system recovery.  A system recovery is a built-in utility that allows the user to reset their computer back to its factory settings.  While this seems like...Read More

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My Laptop Screen is Black!

Laptops are very convenient because they can pack powerful computers in such a small frame.  They give us the ability to carry our computers with us, and get work done in places that would be impossible with a desktop computer.  You find yourself s...Read More

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Liquid Damage on a Macbook

  Probably one of the most dreadful experiences that a Macbook user will experience is any form on liquid damage.  This ranges from coffee, to wine, to soda, and to water.  If any of these accidentally spill onto your laptop, it causes a lo...Read More

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Can My Mac Get a Virus?

It’s a common belief that Mac computers cannot get viruses, whereas Windows computers are full of them.  Everyone assumed that those shiny Macbook Pros are free to roam the cyber world without a care in the world.  This simply couldn't be more ...Read More

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How to Check for Hard Drive Errors on Windows 8

  It’s happened to us all at some point or another.  We forgot to make our backups to external drives or on the cloud, yet we have pictures and documents on our computers that we cannot afford to lose.  The same situation happens over and...Read More

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Internet Connection Issues—Could It Be The Router?

A few years ago, when your first when wireless in your home network, everything seemed to be working just fine. It was painless to connect to the internet, painless to stay connected, and painless to disconnect. Regardless of where you were in yo...Read More

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Spyware, Adware, Viruses, Trojans, Worms, Oh My!

Spyware, Adware, Viruses, Trojans, Worms, Oh My! If you are reading this article than you have more than likely come across some form on malware in your life. Unfortunately, spyware, viruses, Trojans, and worms have collectively ...Read More

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Target Disk Mode

With Apple seemingly taking over the electronic industry, it is now more important than ever to understand some of the most critical and helpful features of the Mac OS. While Mac computers certainly offer stylistic and security benefits over the P...Read More

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