Posts Tagged ‘Virus Removal’


Your personal computer files may not pile up like your other junk, but they're still cluttering up your desktop and slowing your computer.

How to keep your computer organized in 2012

Every January, people across the world make resolutions for the new year, and more often than not, many of these individuals resolve to become more organized. But, being organized doesn't just mean that you color code your closet or clean out...Read More

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If you got a new Android over the holidays, there are a few things you need to set up to get started.

How to set up your Android smartphone

If you received an Android phone over the holidays, you've probably been busy loading contacts, setting up your accounts and just playing with the interface. But, there are some important steps you should take to make sure that your smartphon...Read More

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Beware of computer hackers - some may even call you on the telephone, and try to get you to give them remote access to your computer.

Scam Alert: Beware of hackers – even over the phone

 

Residents across Connecticut reported receiving strange telephone calls on Monday, December 19, from a so-called computer repair company. The cal...Read More

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Facebook has created a new feature to replace its previous personal profile: "Timeline."

Getting started with Facebook Timeline

All of you Facebook users out there may have heard about the social network's latest addition: an application known as "Timeline."

Timeline is a new way to format your Facebook profile that shows your Facebook history in a ch...Read More

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Apple's iPad or iPad 2 is one of the most popular gifts this holiday season.

Four great techie holiday gifts

The holidays are just around the corner, and if there is someone in your family or circle of friends that seems just impossible to shop for, look no further than the world of technology. From tablets to smartphones to e-readers, the world of techn...Read More

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Google's social media platform, Google+, just might be a match for Facebook.

Is Google+ the new Facebook?

 

Ever since Google launched its new social media platform, Google+, this past summer, people have been abuzz as to whether it will turn out to be Facebook's most serious competitor yet.

Google+ has many similar features to...Read More

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Laptops keep getting thinner and lighter, which unfortunately makes them even easier to steal.

How to protect your laptop from theft

Regardless of whether you've just bought a loved one a new laptop for the upcoming holidays or got one for yourself, you may want to invest in some precautionary measures. Laptops are expensive, and unfortunately, one downside to their sleeke...Read More

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Are you yoga-obsessed? Set up a "yoga" RSS feed.

What is an RSS feed, and how to subscribe to one

One truly amazing thing about the internet is that there is so much information out there, it encompasses every field and niche imaginable. A negative aspect of this, however, is that the vast amount of information available can be overwhelming an...Read More

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If you get an email from New York police, be careful - it might be a virus.

Virus alert: fake speeding tickets sent through email

There's never been a better excuse to ignore your speeding tickets - if you receive an email from your state police with the subject title "Uniform Traffic Ticket" - don't open it, because it may actually be a link to a compute...Read More

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Sharing files can be a great way to get new music, but there are risks involved, too.

P2P file-sharing: the risks

Peer-to-peer (P2P) network file sharing can be a great way to access other people's music and games, but anytime you decide to share files, you need to be careful. Once you download the P2P software, it can be tough to know just how many ...Read More

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