Changing Windows 7 Update Settings

Oct 27, 2014

Windows Update actually plays a very important role on your computer. It’s through this system that patches and service packs can be pushed to your machine. If you are unsure of the importance of patches, keep in mind they can help you avoid making a phone call to computer support. That’s because they often deal […]

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How to Find Your Windows Version

Oct 27, 2014

Many times, when you look for guides and how-to instructions for your computer, one of the first things you need to know is what version of Windows you actually have. You don’t need computer help to find out the answer to this question either. This information can be very important since you may need to […]

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Change Your Windows 7 Password

Oct 26, 2014

These days, you cannot be too secure with data you have on your computer. After all, hackers have gotten more sophisticated, and that could mean all sorts of problems that even require data recovery for help. Not only that, if you have to leave your machine unattended for even a short time, someone could easily […]

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Mac OS Yosemite Offers New and Familiar

Oct 23, 2014

The new version of the Mac OS hit the market a few days ago, and it certainly has been making news. Available as a free download to existing Mac users, Yosemite combines the familiar along with the new to offer a package that most Mac users will enjoy. Computer support professionals point out that not […]

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Should You Switch to Surface Pro?

Oct 18, 2014

If you are in the market for a new laptop, you may want to think twice before going with your original option. That’s because more and more people are choosing the Microsoft Surface Pro. While it is technically a tablet, it would fall more into the hybrid category, offering what seems to be the best […]

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Numerous Microsoft Patches in One Month

Oct 17, 2014

Companies like Microsoft release patches and updates regularly to fix different little issues that may come up with the operating system or other software. Usually, these patches only come out on occasion, but the month of October has been a busy time for Microsoft especially. These computer support patches are actually critical, and that means […]

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Android, Windows, Mac, Risk of Bash Bug

Oct 16, 2014

Usually, a computer virus only affects one type of computer or device, but that isn’t the case with a virus floating around out there known simply as Bash Bug. This virus threatens millions of people who use computers, Internet routers, Android devices, Windows devices, and even machines and mobile units with the Apple operating system. […]

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Laptop or Laplet?

Oct 12, 2014

When you get ready to choose a new computer, you now have more options than ever. It’s certainly enough to leave your head spinning and make you think you will never decide without computer support. For example, should you choose a laptop or a laplet? Once upon a time, the decision was easy. There was […]

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How Scammers Use Google to Catch People

Oct 10, 2014

Here’s a new scam that certainly is getting people in trouble simply because they are trying to find computer support services. In this situation, scammers are taking advantage of Google’s advertising engine. If you aren’t careful, it could cause you problems too. Here’s How It Works So, with this new plan, the scam artist actually […]

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Turning off User Account Control in Windows 8

Oct 8, 2014

Have you ever noticed that every time you try to install software or apps, your computer comes up with a pop up asking you if you want to “allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” Sometimes, it even pops up just when you try to run a program or app, and it […]

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