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What to do Before Selling or Discarding Your Old Computer

If you’re like most people, you replace your computer every few years. Whenever you get a new computer, you need to find something to do with your old one. You can either sell it…

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Biggest Email Scams

There are con artists everywhere. And these days, one of their favorite means of attack is your email’s inbox. Here are a few you should keep an eye out for.

Trojan horses, Adware, and Spyware—What’s the Difference?

on May 18, 2012

At this point there are so many different ailments that can infect your PC that it’s difficult to keep up with them. Three of the most common enemies of your computer are Trojan horses, adware, and spyware. And they often get confused for one…

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Actions to Take Before Going to a Computer Repair Shop

 

If you’re having serious computer issues, you’re probably going to have to take your PC in to a professional. And while it would be nice to be able to trust everyone, the sad truth…

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How NOT to Get Ripped Off by a Computer Repair Company

Computers fail. Maybe it hasn’t happened to you yet, but eventually you’re computer will let you down. Just like humans. Some of us get sick less often than others, but eventually we all come down with some sort of illness. And eventually we all…

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Top Computer Related Movies

Computers have become such an integral part of our everyday life that it’s no wonder there are so many movies that tie them in closely with their plots. With that in mind, here are 8 of the most interesting, albeit farfetched, computer related movies…

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Things to Consider When Buying a Used Computer

on December 21, 2010

If you’re trying to save money, you might consider purchasing a used computer. However, doing so can be dangerous. You have no real way to find out the history of the computer you’re purchasing. It’s not like you can get a Car Fax on…

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Top Computer Myths Busted

Many people talk about things they know nothing about. It’s human nature. And when it comes to computers, there are plenty of self-taught “professionals” who are spreading myths clothed as truths. Here we’ll bust…

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ThinkPoint—Another Bogus Security Scan

on November 29, 2010


Maybe it has happened to you. You’re surfing the web and perhaps you fall across a semi-sketchy site. Or maybe the site doesn’t appear sketchy at all. Either way, you’re minding your own business…

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Dust—The Silent Computer Killer

on November 9, 2010


When it comes to maintaining our computers, we tend to spend lots of time and money on keeping the hard drive clean. That means anti-virus programs, deleting unused programs, clearing cache, and much more….

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