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Is your PC is acting weird? It’s probably malware.

Posted on March 18, 2026

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Has your computer started acting weird all of a sudden? For example…

Do web pages take forever to load?

Are you getting irritating pop-ups on a regular basis?

Does your browser load strange pages that you didn’t intentionally visit?

Has your home page or default search engine been mysteriously changed without your permission?

If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, your PC is probably infected with malware. [Read more…]

How to quickly find your computer’s warranty status

Posted on March 18, 2026

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Truth be told, modern home computers are generally pretty reliable.

In fact, most of the laptops and desktop computers that are sold today will still be working fine when software advances eventually make their hardware components obsolete.

But that being said, some machines will inevitably end up needing some type of covered repair before the warranty expires.

And guess what? Yours could well be one of them.

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Q&A: How can I stop websites from asking to track my location with Firefox?

Posted on March 18, 2026

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Question from Debra: How can I prevent websites from asking for my location when using Firefox?

I hate having to answer that stupid question a dozen times a day, especially when it’s for the very same sites over and over again. [Read more…]

Best TikTok growth platforms for new creators

Posted on March 18, 2026

New creators on TikTok usually reach the same point after the first stretch of posting. They want help growing, but the market is crowded with platforms that promise very different things

Some services lean on managed audience growth over time, while others sell quicker follower or engagement boosts. That difference matters because a beginner choosing a platform is really choosing a growth model, a price range, and a type of result.

This comparison focuses on three platforms that fit new creators particularly well for different reasons: HighSocial, Social Growth Service, and Growthoid. Each one has a recognizable angle, and each one asks a creator to make a slightly different tradeoff between structure, cost visibility, and the likely quality of support.

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