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BE CAREFUL INSTALLING PROGRAMS!

The internet is full of free software that promises to speed up your PC, update your drivers and block spyware or adware, etc. Some software is legitimate and helpful. However, most are actually malware, or malicious software. Once you download and run them, they can infect and take over your computer doing the exact opposite
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UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 10

Windows 7 is one of the best operating systems made by Microsoft. However, you may want to consider upgrading very soon. Mainstream support for Windows 7 ended in 2015, and extended support will end on January 14, 2020. What Does This Mean? Just like Windows XP and Vista, support for Windows 7 is ending. This
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What is Encryption?

Have you ever wondered what it means when a billing system says all information is encrypted? Sometimes it makes us wonder if our information is truly safe and secure. Encryption is the process of encoding data into a form that no one can understand without a key. Encryption 101 – In Non-Geek Terms Encryption takes
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Shut it Down!

Many people leave their computer on for months at a time. This might be normal to the average user, but there are a few reasons why you really shouldn’t. 3 Reasons to Shut Down Your Computer Daily If your computer runs any version of Microsoft Windows, updates typically download automatically. However, most updates require computers
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Hard Drive or SSD?

When buying laptops, many consumers favor the ones with the most storage, memory and the fastest processor. However, there is another consideration many people aren’t aware of. It’s probably the #1 reason some laptops are painfully slow out-of-the-box. Many laptop computers still come with spinning-disk hard drives. Manufacturers are packing 1 terabyte (1TB) of cheap
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Telephone Scams & Robocalls

Every day, people are taken advantage of by phone scammers. Scammers seize any opportunity to steal valuable information from their victims. Many people are unaware of how to distinguish a scam from trustworthy and legitimate callers. Currently, the best way to stop them is by giving them absolutely NO useful information. Useful information is anything
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