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 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 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 […]
Backup and storage in Windows 8
Fewer than 5% of Windows users use the Windows Backup feature, so for Windows 8 Microsoft has replaced it with File History. If you upgrade from Windows 7, you will still have Windows Backup installed and if you have it configured it will still carry on running. If not, you can find it under Windows […]
Upgrading to Windows 8 will cost £24.99 in the UK
Microsoft is set to charge UK consumers £24.99 to upgrade to the latest version of its Windows Operating System – Windows 8. The company announced in July that users would be charged $39.99 to upgrade from any version of Windows to Windows 8 Pro. Yesterday it revealed the UK pricing for a downloaded update will […]
Faster Booting with Win 8
Microsoft will require that new PCs bearing the Windows 8 logo use a new boot solution called Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), which will significantly improve the boot process and experience. It replaces the archaic Basic Input Output System (BIOS) that we've used for decades. You'll see much faster boot times, on the order of […]