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New Internet Scam – FBI Virus

A new type of internet scam has become very prevalent as of recent, called the FBI virus. Once a computer is infected, a message appears claiming to be from the FBI. It warns the user of illegal content on their computer and will lock up their computer (more…)

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Virus Removal Services

With nearly everyone interconnected on the information highway, the biggest threat to consumers is the abundant malware that roams the internet. Friendly Computers is your one-stop shop for all computer problems, including the most severe forms of computer infections found today. As an AVG partner, we have (more…)

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How to choose just the right all-in-one computer for you

Windows-based all-in-one PCs once earned little respect. While most of today’s AIOs still lack the graphics horsepower for hard-core gaming (we’ll show you one exception), the best models are far removed from the 98-pound weaklings of yore. Many models use laptop parts, which minimize heat, power consumption, (more…)

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Hybrid hard drives: How they work and why they matter

An SSD can read and write data many times faster than the best mechanical hard drive. On the downside, flash memory is many times more expensive than the innards of a typical hard drive, so manufacturers have limited their SSD capacities to hit reasonable price points: A (more…)

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Windows 7 malware infection rates balloon 182% in 2012

Windows 7′s malware infection rate climbed by as much as 182% this year, Microsoft said today. But even with that dramatic increase, Windows 7 remained two to three times less likely to fall to hacker attack than the aged Windows XP.     Data from Microsoft’s newest (more…)

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How to find happiness in a world of password madness

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Who makes the best 802.11ac router? We review the only 5 models available today

These next-gen routers are insanely fast, but they come with multiple caveats to consider before you buy. By Michael Brown, PCWorld    Sep 12, 2012 1:34 am 802.11ac Wi-Fi routers are just the ticket for consumers looking to cut the cord.It’s a tricky time to be in (more…)

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Friendly Computers Security Software

Hundreds of thousands of Windows users have been infected from a virus that is being passed around on Facebook called the Blackhole Exploit. Friendly Computers always recommends AVG as the go-to anti-virus program for prevention of serious security problems when browsing the internet. Check out this article (more…)

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What Makes Computer Repair Companies Different from Each Other?

If you need computer repair services, you might not know who to take your computer to. There are dozens of Houston computer repair companies all throughout the city. How can you make sure you choose the right one? After all, aren’t they all the same? They aren’t, (more…)

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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. You’ve Got a Package—This scam involves an email from the UPS, or so you think. It will (more…)

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