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Review: FixMeStick Gold (hardware-based malware removal tool)

Posted on September 28, 2020

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Viruses, trojans and other malware infections are spreading like wildfire these days.

And as you probably know, all of those nasties can allow identity thieves and scammers to steal your info without you even knowing about it.

There are a number of excellent anti-malware programs out there that can rid your computer of most of these exploits, but some infections are so insidious that they won’t even allow Windows to boot up.

And even when Windows somehow manages to boot up, the malware that has taken control of your computer will often prevent your anti-virus program from loading into memory or running correctly. [Read more…]

Warning: Check for the dangerous LokiBot malware ASAP!

Posted on September 25, 2020

Unfortunately, viruses and other nasty forms of malware are constant threats in today’s Internet-connected world.

If your computer is connected to the web, you can safely assume that it’s being bombarded with attacks at all times.

Luckily, most modern antivirus programs are pretty effective at keeping most of the nasties off your system, but every once in a while something malicious will slip through their defenses.

The latest malware to hit the scene is called LokiBot, and it’s one of the most dangerous keyloggers ever.

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Q&A: Can a laptop really have both an SSD and a hard drive?

Posted on September 6, 2020

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Question from Bryan P.: Hi Rick. I found your blog while Googling the answer to a question I have about laptops.

I couldn’t find a clear, straight-forward answer so I hope you can answer it for me.

I’ve been looking online for a new gaming laptop because the one I had (and loved) got stolen a few days ago.

It’s been several years since I’ve shopped for a new computer and I’m seeing something that’s confusing me.

I really like this laptop that I found on Amazon. The sales page says it has both a 256 GB SSD and a 1TB hard drive.

Could that really be true? I thought laptops only came with one drive since they’re so cramped for space.

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

How to bypass the Logon screen and boot straight to the Desktop in Windows 10

Posted on August 23, 2020

By default, Windows 10 displays a Logon Screen requesting that you enter a password before it will finish booting up into Windows, and it will display this screen even if you haven’t created a password for your user account.

Dealing with the Logon Screen can be an unnecessary annoyance if you know you are the only person that will ever have access to your computer.

Luckily, Microsoft made it fairly easy to configure Windows 10 to skip the Logon Screen and have the machine boot straight to the Desktop. Here’s how: [Read more…]

The most common reasons for data loss (and a few tips for preventing it)

Posted on July 6, 2020

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Data loss is one of the most common issues faced by computer users these days.

And as you an imagine, the loss of critical and irreplaceable data can be catastrophic.

For this reason, it’s very important to keep your data as safe and well-protected as possible.

Many factors can contribute to data loss, and I will highlight the main ones in this post. I’ll also offer some tips for protecting your precious data from catastrophic loss.

Here’s a quick rundown of the most common reasons for data loss:

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