We spend a lot of time making our homes and ourselves clean, but what about our computers and laptops etc?
Short Version: The modem is a box that connects your home network to the Internet. A router is a box that lets all of your wired and wireless devices use that Internet connection at the same time.
Below are four things you can do to speed up your computer, whether you have a Windows or an Apple computer. Two are software, two may require hardware. Let's have a look…
What started as a prank turned out to be a significant moment in computing history.
Ransomware is malware which encrypts your files with a password until you pay money to the hackers, i.e. a ransom to get your files back. “Clop” is one of the newest and most dangerous threats around. Why is this? It includes several features which helps it evade detection and help to "slip through" your security - especially if not up to date in all areas (hint: having just your antivirus up-to-date isn't enough)
It targets Microsoft Windows users. Read on to find out what it does and what to do...
Lately, some customers and other people have been calling us and asking what we are charging them $70 on their credit card. Was it some sort of computer repair? They're asking because they have an unexplained charge on their credit card for $70 that has the description "Computer Help" - they, quite reasonably, think it's something to do with us and give us a call. But, we don't do that...
Log4Shell is the name of a vulnerability that has the internet scrambling. The hackable flaw is in a commonly used software tool has become a major threat to computer webservers around the world.
The exploit is known as a ‘zero-day’ vulnerability, which allows users of the spyware to infect a device and the user doesn't know they have been hacked.
When it's time to purchase a new laptop, the choices can be overwhelming, and it's difficult to know what matters most when making your purchase. We have written a laptop buying guide to help you make the right choice when it comes to buying a new laptop.
What Are Cyberthreats?
Cyberthreats including malware, viruses, and other security hazards are constantly evolving and getting more dangerous and trickier to detect. It's vital that you maintain an updated backup. Unless you are sure that you are absolutely protected, which is not wise, you are at risk of attacks by the latest strains of malware and security threats.
