Question from Kendra: Hi, Rick. I need to ask you a computer question.
I know this sounds silly, but it’s a serious question and I really need to know the answer.
Can a virus that’s on one drive jump onto another drive? [Read more…]
Q&A: Are Chromebooks safer than Windows laptops?
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Question from Patsy: My friend just bought a Chromebook after the salesman at the computer store told her they are safer to use than Windows computers.
Among other things, he said it’s impossible for a Chromebook to catch a virus.
I’d just like to know if you agree with him because I’m needing to get a new laptop myself.
So, are Chromebooks really safer than Windows laptops? [Read more…]
Q&A: Can a PC with an antivirus app still catch a virus?
Question from Arlen: I bought a new laptop in August 2022 and paid the people at Best Buy to install Webroot antivirus on it.
This machine has always worked great but a few weeks ago it locked up on me with a message saying it had been taken over by a hacker.
I was finally able to shut it down by holding the power button in but when I turned it back on it went right back to that same screen.
I took it to Best Buy and the technician said it had a virus and they were going to charge me $150 to remove it. [Read more…]
Yes, free antivirus apps really are just as good as the ‘paid’ ones
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…
How to quickly check your blog for viruses and malicious code
If you run a blog, chances are you’re concerned about it getting hacked and infected with malware. And in this day and age, that is a very valid concern.
Hackers and scammers are constantly probing blogs for security holes weaknesses they can exploit.
If they happen to find one they can quickly gain access to your blog’s server and install malware that will turn your blog into a vehicle for distributing all kinds of nefarious code to the devices your blog visitors use to access it. [Read more…]
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