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How to Disable Boot from USB or CD in BIOS Setup
Booting a live CD or bootable Linux USB is one of the oldest tricks in the book when it comes to skirting parental controls. Here’s how to stop it.
Users Still Running Windows 10 Version 1511 Have Until October 2017 to Upgrade
Support for Windows 10 version 1511 aka the November Update will be ending soon. Find out if you are running it and what your options are.
CrashPlan for Home Users is Shutting Down, What Now?
CrashPlan, the backup service from Code42, announced it will no longer support Home subscriptions. Here’s a look at alternatives.
How to Encrypt Individual Files and Folders in Windows 10
Encryption is one of the best ways to keep files and folders private and secure on your PC. Here’s how to use the built-in encryption technology in Windows 10.
How to Clean a Virus Infected Windows 10 PC
A computer virus doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Try these simple steps to get your Windows 10 PC back to full health.
Google Tip: Delete Your Search & Browsing History
Last week we showed you how to view and download your Google search history. Here’s a look at how to delete that data and other settings to double check.
Microsoft Announces Plan to Retire Adobe Flash by 2020
Today Adobe and Microsoft announced plans to finally put down the old dog, Flash. Let’s review the details as well as when we can expect full support to end for the legacy web technology.
Enhance Windows 10 Security with Controlled Folder Access
Controlled folder access adds extra security to Windows 10 by monitoring protected folders for changes that apps attempt to make. Here’s how to turn it on.
How to Protect Your Computer From Ransomware
Preventing sophisticated malware attacks can seem like a losing battle. But there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
Increase Windows Defender Cloud Protection Level for Windows 10 Home
You can increase the Windows Defender Cloud protection level for Windows 10 Pro via Group Policy; here’s how to do it in Home versions with a Registry edit.
Manually Install Standalone and Cumulative Updates and Virus Definitions in Windows 10
Want more control over your Windows Updates? Here’s how to tell Windows 10 when and what to install.
NotPetya: What You Need to Know About the Latest Ransomware Attack
This malware is even more malicious than WannaCrypt. Find out it if you are vulnerable and what you should do.
Apps and Services You Need to Stop Using in 2017
Are you a holdout still using one of these obsolete applications or services?