The latest security tip is to only install on your computer what you need to complete what you do.
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Don’t Take Candy From Strangers
When you have an internet connected device – computer – should you really be taking files from strangers when presented with them on a USB , drive , CD or DVD ?
These files can be software or media files for example.
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The Dangers Of Free Software
We all love the word ” FREE ” but their can be some dangers when it comes to software.
Some free downloads are completely safe, and are important to take care of
However its when you go looking for free software that the dangers start.
One Clients Mistakes That Caused Windows 10 To Stop Booting
Windows 10 can stop working and it is usually through apps and software that I encourage people NOT to use
Continue ReadingThe Latest Security Tip – Only Install What You Need
We all like installing software on our computers – trying software that we ” may ” use or leaving ” crapware” on our computers that came with our computers. It is time for this to stop. Install what you need , not what you might need or think you may use ‘ one day “. This is proving to be effective in many cases in protecting our devices and minimising the risk.
Continue ReadingBeware Of Links On Facebook Promising To Fix Your Computer
Browsing on Facebook can sometimes result in you seeing an ad that will promise you that this ad ( and what it offers ) can fix your computers issues. I came across this one recently However what happens when you click this ad when you have U Block Origin installed in your browser. U Block Origin which I recommend does not like this link because it is trying to load ” something ” onto your computer without you knowing it. Steer clear of ” mystery fixes for your computer whether it is a Windows computer or a Mac because you don’t know what you will get.
Continue ReadingThings I Do Not Like – Slim Cleaner Plus
Slim Cleaner Plus will promise you the world and appears on many peoples computers and back in 2012 it received an award. We have however moved on since 2012. I have not seen it fix anything on any computers that have had it on , it has only caused issues and when you have Slim Cleaner Plus on your computer it usually has other software that somehow installs such as driver updaters. Just uninstall it – it will take some uninstalling , so use Geek Uninstaller as just using the uninstall from programs in Windows will result in ” remnants ” being left behind.
Continue ReadingJava – If You Do Not Use It Get Rid Of It
Many people have Java on their computers and will receive the reminders to update it on a regular basis which you should do. However many people do not need it and will never miss it if you uninstall it. Java has been used by some financial institutions including the ATO so if you submit your BAS online from your computer you will be stuck with it. It is also used with some online games. For everyone else go to programs in your control panel and uninstall it as outdated Java installs can lead to your computer becoming infected.
Continue ReadingWhy I Love Handbrake ?
Ever had a video file that you wanted to decrease in size to play on different devices then try Handbrake. HandBrake is a tool for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs so you can play the video on various devices. Handbrake will convert video from nearly any format and it is Free and Open Source and Multi-Platform (Windows, Mac and Linux).
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