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Virus and Malware Prevention Tips

1. Update Update Update! Your operating system (Windows or MacOS for most people), Java, Adobe Flash, and your web browser (Edge, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, etc) are often the ticket for a virus to get onto your computer. Updates often fix security flaws that have been found in your software. Malware authors then reverse […]

Imagine the Web Without ADs!

Update 2019: Don’t use AdBlock as they sell your data and allow advertisers to pay them to bypass their blocking. uBlock Origin is my recommended go to at this time. Make sure you download uBlock Origin (https://ublockorigin.com/) and not just uBlock. Details about why I don’t recommend AdBlock: https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/5-details-about-adblock-plus-every-browser-user-should-know/ uBlock vs uBlock Origin: https://www.reddit.com/r/ublock/comments/32mos6/ublock_vs_ublock_origin/ Download […]

How To Turn Your Laptop’s Wireless On

A common problem with laptops is that their wireless adapter can often be turned off using switches or key strokes to allow the laptop to save power. What occasionally happens is that a user accidently hits these combinations or switches and then find themselves without wifi! To answer this problem I have began compiling a […]

Keeping Your Computer Safe and Secure

Update: This is old content from 2011 and I do not recommend AVG anymore. I will hopefully make a new post with new recommendations in the near future. Computer security is a big deal with more and more confidential information being used daily on the internet. From simple social media sites such as facebook […]

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