Is your computer getting enough air circulation? You will be surprised how much dust, human hair and pet hair computers can suck up over the years. Even though it is common sense that a computer needs to be dusted often, very few people actually do it. Keeping your computer dust free is one of the simplest non technical things you can do to help keep your computer running smoothly (more…)
Windows Updates
Have you ever wondered if you should run windows updates or not? In this article we will shed some light on what windows updates are and why they are important for your computer. The world of technology is a wondrous world, but it’s far from perfection, particularly computer technology. A computer has a master program that is responsible for how other programs, applications and hardware run and interact with other things on the (more…)
Slow Computers
Tips For Troubleshooting Slow Computers
In this article I will cover some of the reasons for slow computers and what you can do to help speed up your computer. If you have a fairly new computer, you may have noticed that it’s not running as fast as it did when you got it. There are several reasons for this, some are perfectly normal, but some of the reasons for a computer slowing down require (more…)
Fake Anti-Virus Scams
Fake virus alerts are some of the most annoying pop ups that can raid your computer and make it unusable in most cases. These are usually part of a scam that tries to make you believe that your computer is infected and have you buy the fake solution (usually a fake anti-virus program) that the scam artist is selling. The best thing to do in this case is not to panic and keep your credit card tucked away. If you already bought into the scam and tried to purchase the fake anti-virus with your debit (more…)
Tips For Buying A New Computer
This To Consider When Buying A New Computer
I thought this article may be useful to those of you trying to decide what type of computer to buy and so forth. For me, the main deciding factor for buying a computer is the purpose or intended use for the computer. It’s much easier to decide how much hard drive memory or RAM (random access memory) you will need if you first establish what you are going to be using the computer for. Whether a desktop or laptop is better for your needs will be clear to you as well once (more…)