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I’m often asked if free antivirus apps are as effective at protecting a Windows PC from virus infections as their “paid” counterparts.
And I must say, that’s an excellent question.
Back in the early days of home computing my answer would have been a huge NO because the free antivirus programs available at the time were indeed inferior to the commercial programs.
But that has changed over the years…
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Question from Eddie: We’re building a small cottage in our back yard for my mother-in-law to live in during her remaining years.
That will allow her to live more or less independently but still be close by in case she needs us in a hurry.
The question I have is about extending Internet service to the cottage.
What is Video Upscaling?The process of improving the quality of a video by increasing its resolution, clarity, and overall video quality is known as video upscaling.
It involves the use of software or hardware solutions to improve the quality of older videos for wide screens, sharpen unclear videos, and solve issues such as poor lighting or compression artifacts. [Read more…]
Question from Hannah: I’ve been using Snapchat for a while but I heard that it’s not as safe as they claim it to be.
I’d like to delete my account but I don’t know how.
Can you tell me what I need to do in order to completely delete my Snapchat account? [Read more…]
Proxy servers are essential intermediaries between users and websites regarding online privacy and security. To continue browsing easily, you must ensure that your proxy server is dependable and effective.
By hiding your IP address and enhancing your online anonymity, a proxy server is a barrier between your device and the internet. You must evaluate proxy servers’ performance before including them in your configuration. The advantages of testing proxies before purchasing are emphasized in this essay. [Read more…]