How to Get Out of Windows Safe Mode if you’re stuck in this Mode
What if you find yourself stuck in Windows Safe Mode after having been in Safe Mode to fix some problem or run your antivirus and malware programmes. If you first entered Safe Mode by using the System Configuration tool, this could well be your problem as your PC may keep booting into Safe Mode every […]
How to spot if an email is a phishing attack?
One of the biggest problems in online security is the phishing email. So many unsuspecting people fall pray to this sort of attack that the incidence of phishing is actually on the increase. Phishing for financial gain is certainly on the rise and you could even be the next victim of this sort of phishing […]
The Danger of Rootkits
A rootkit is a collection of program tools that enable user-level access to a computer or a computer network. Typically, a hacker installs a rootkit on your computer after first obtaining user-level access, either by exploiting a known vulnerability or cracking your password. Once the rootkit is installed, it allows the attacker to mask its […]
How to remove Malware from your Windows 10 PC
Is your PC running slower than usual or are you getting lots of unwanted pop-ups? If so, your computer may be infected with Malware. Short for "malicious software," Malware refers to software programs designed to damage or do other unwanted actions on your computer system. Common examples of Malware include viruses, worms, trojan horses, and […]
How to deal with Ransomware Like Petya or WannaCry
The short answer is to do a combination of things such as perform a reliable backup, make sure your PC is protected and use automated removal tools if the worst happens. These things can be a solid defence against the growing menace of Ransomware. Ransomware does not sneak into your PC like ordinary malware does. […]
How to remove your login password from Windows 10
While strong account passwords are important (and recommended by QBS PC Help) not every user wants or needs to enter a password every time they boot their Windows 10 PC. Thankfully, there is an easy way for users to disable or bypass the Windows login screen and automatically log directly into their account when booting. […]
Back up your third-party hardware drivers in Windows 10
Tracking down drivers and control software for internal and external hardware devices after a clean reinstall of your Windows 10 Operating System doesn't have to be a tedious job. The secret is to back up the driver file repository that Windows 10 kindly maintains for you. Windows 10 includes a full library of class drivers […]
How to show the taskbar on only one display in Windows 10
Windows 10 has some nice features for multi-monitor setups. One of which is the ability to display the taskbar on only one monitor. Changing this setting really comes down to your own personal preferences as there are clearly some good reasons to keep the taskbar on both monitors. For example, since the Anniversary Update the […]
How to find out what's slowing down your Windows PC
The Windows Resource Monitor can help you to track down the resource hog’s that are slowing down your Windows computer. If your using Windows 7 click Start, and then Run and type ‘resmon’. For Windows 10 users fire up Cortana's 'Ask Me Anything' Box and type ‘resmon’. Now hit Enter and click on resmon.exe in […]
How to change Windows 10's default web browser
When you upgrade to Windows 10 from another version of Windows the 'express installation' option sets your default web browser to Microsoft’s Edge, even if you chose to use Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or another web browser, in Windows 7 or 8. And Microsoft’s Edge has a nasty habit of resetting itself as the default browser […]