How to Delete and Disable Location History in Windows 10
Your devices collect all kinds of information about you to provide helpful services and deliver so called targeted advertising. To help reduce the impact of these less than helpful services you may want to restrict your personal location information that’s stored in Windows 10. So, here's how to turn off location services in the Windows […]
Use the Windows 10 Calendar App to Look up Days and Dates
In the Creators Update of Windows 10, Microsoft has finally included a fully featured Calendar App. They have also redesigned the taskbar so that clicking the clock at the right side (which shows the date and time) pops up a usable calendar. By default, this pop-up calendar shows the current month, with today's date highlighted. […]
Create a Single-Column Start Menu in the Windows 10 Creators Update
If there’s one thing Microsoft loves to do, it’s play around with the Windows 10 Start Menu. The Windows 10 Creators Update is no different, with Microsoft adding an interesting new setting for all of you who prefer an uncluttered desktop experience. Microsoft has now made it easier to simplify the Start Menu into a […]
Move your default Windows 10 data folders to a different drive
When you add a new user account, during initial setup or even sometime afterward, Windows 10 creates a user profile folder in C:\Users, with your username (or the variation you have set) as the name of the profile folder. It then fills the new profile with default data folders such as Documents, Pictures, Music and […]
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. […]