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Microsoft has stopped distributing its latest feature update (version 1809) because it deleted documents on a number of Windows users computers and laptops. If you don't have Windows, then this doesn't apply to you.

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8 Things to Look for in a Wireless Router

Things to Look for in a Wireless Router

Buying a wireless router that delivers great WiFi, that is reliable and easy to configure and use, is not an easy task even if you are not a computing beginner. To make things harder, manufacturers describe their wireless routers using lots of acronyms and marketing terms that have little connection to the real-life experience you get. This is what you should look for in a Wi-Fi router to get the best wireless for your laptop, tablet or phone.

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Lost $300 Million Dollars Lately?

Millions On A Computer!

Have you lost millions of dollars in your computer? This guy has! Read on and hear this remarkable story which must be truly unique and heartbreaking! Read on...

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PWNED - is a "computer speak" way of saying OWNED - as in beaten or defeated.

Has your password been hacked and used by hackers? You can find out here with this powerful password checking tool. I think it's probably better to avoid testing your most secure passwords, though.

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Brother and Windows 10 repairs

If you have a Brother Printer AND Windows 10 on your computer, you might be in for some trouble - if not already.

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Apple Refuses to Repair iMac

Not quite as clear cut as my title suggests but a very interesting case. A YouTube channel called Linus Tech Tips did a review of a brand-new Apple iMac (the All-in-One machines, not the MacBook). They purchased it themselves and proceeded to disassemble it. Linus did a terrible job (by his own admission) of the opening up the Mac and as a result destroyed the screen and motherboard!

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Pros and Cons of the Latest AMD and Intel CPUs

A Battle of the CPU Titans

Introduction

The eternal competition between AMD and Intel in the world of computer central processing units (CPUs) continues to drive innovation and provide consumers with more choices than ever before. Both companies consistently release new generations of CPUs, each claiming superiority in various aspects. In this article, we'll explore the pros and cons of the latest offerings from AMD and Intel, shedding light on their respective strengths and weaknesses.

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Apple Macs - Why I Don't Like Encryption

Mac Encryption

Is Mac FileVault Disk Encryption Good or Bad?

The other day I was working on a MacBook which was not turning on. It's motherboard had failed, and the client wanted the data retrieved from their Apple laptop. The problem was that they had FileVault disk encryption on...and they had lost the password.

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How’s Your RAM?

Your computer’s RAM determines how many things it can think about at the same time. If it's too little, the computer starts using a much slower method to fulfil its memory needs. You’ll notice if it has too little RAM if it gets rather slow when you have a few things open at the same time. So...how's your RAM?

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