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Once again this very dangerous scam is making the rounds on Facebook and via email.
What makes this scam so dangerous is the way it appears to come from Facebook themselves.
But trust me, it does not.
The scam is a fake warning that Facebook is preparing to disable your account. [Read more…]
Malware errors literally freeze any computer session out of the blue. One should definitely notice warnings about possible infections or blocked programs, causing immediate worry not just about device security but also the safety of personal files. Photos, documents, and work data; that’s what’s at stake in case malware goes unresolved.
The problem for most users is that solving these problems sometimes feels like having to let the threat win or protect their files. Deleting the wrong item or using the wrong method can mean losing your data permanently, which is why malware errors have to also be attacked with strategies that eliminate threats while keeping the files intact. [Read more…]
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Did you know your nearest city or large town probably has at least one Amazon showroom, and larger cities usually have several?
Well, they do. They’re called Best Buy, Office Depot, Costco, Walmart, Target…
By now you’re probably shaking your head and wondering just what I’m talking about, but think about it for a moment…
Mobile gaming runs on three numbers: ping shows delay, packet loss shows drops, and throughput shows how much data flows without stalling. Cloud play adds variables because it streams video and inputs at once.
Your network must hold steady while scenes change and commands fly. The good news is you can shape results with a few habits and the right plan. This guide shows how to test, tune, and choose settings that keep the play smooth on the go. [Read more…]
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Everyone deserves a nice vacation every now and then, but if you’re like me you’d rather not have to deal with some of the headaches that can arise while you’re enjoying a short break from everyday life.
These days one of the most common vacation headaches is having an expensive smartphone get stolen, lost or damaged while you’re splashing around in the surf or checking out the shops in your favorite resort town.
Replacing a damaged phone is a big enough hassle in itself, but even worse is having to deal with the aftermath of losing one altogether or having it get stolen. [Read more…]