How to Inspect a Router for Malware There are advantages made by attackers on all computer’s routers with manufacturers that lack in router security. These devices are open to attack due manufacturers producing large amounts of them but never updating them. How Attackers Make Their Way to Your Computer’s Router The DNS server setting on a router is what attackers most often strive to change. For example, you are directed to a phishing site from […]
How to Properly Reboot Your Computer Reboot Windows like a Pro Using These Tips Everybody knows how to reboot Windows computers using the Start menu, but that is not the only way. Several methods can be used to reboot. Some offer more control and convenience. For example, you can set a specific amount of time until your computer reboots. Set it to do this every day at a specific time. You might not have ever […]
How To Disable Forced Restarts While you are busy on your computer, Windows update reboots. If you miss a pop-up, your computer automatically restarts. As a Windows user, it has happened to you. All the programs you had open are now closed. Windows rebooted your computer without getting permission from you. You’re furious and stuck waiting for the updates to finish. Want to know how to disable forced restarts after Windows updates? After Windows updates, […]
Who Wouldn’t Want Their Hard Drive to Last? Every hard drive is bound to fail eventually, but not at rates that are identical. Six years is the average life span of a hard drive. Sometimes this is due to the manufacturer, other times the consumer because we do not care for them as we should. Here are some common reasons for failure and ways of preventing them. This blog post refers to traditional hard drives, […]
Update Drivers on Windows Replace Old Drivers You may have outdated drivers that require updating, but how would you know? A sign that you might need to update drivers is if you are experiencing system trouble, such as games crashing or the printer not working. Drivers are software that corresponds with your computer’s hardware, so it will work with the operating system. There are drivers available for your computer’s motherboard, audio, video card, and more. […]
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