Upgrading to Windows 7 Key Considerations

July 25th, 2010

Microsoft’s announcement ending support of XP in June 2006 and Vista by April, 2012 raises important issues for many computer users.

What does it mean if my version of Windows is no longer supported?

Ending support means that Microsoft will no longer send you security or performance updates and software patches. Your PC will become increasingly vulnerable [...]


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Preventing Computer Problems Before They Start

June 24th, 2010

What would happen to your car if you never changed its oil? Most people know that simple, regular maintenance like oil changes and mechanical checks improve performance, prevent expensive engine repairs, and extend the useful lives of their cars. The same is true for your computer. Getting regular maintenance keeps your computer running faster and [...]


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Cyber Terrorism. Cyber Attack. What Are the Risks to You?

April 23rd, 2010

Cyber terrorism is making headlines, but recent publicity is just the tip of the iceberg. Many cyber attacks are kept quiet for security reasons. Millions more are never reported at all because the victims don’t even know they’ve been hit.

Public News of Cyber Attacks the Tip of the Iceberg

Just this week, Google publicly acknowledged they [...]


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Clean your computer

April 22nd, 2010

“Your computer could fry if you don’t keep it clean,” says Jonathon Millman, chief technology officer for Hooplah Interactive.

Dust clogs the vents behind your computer, which causes your CPU to heat up—and heat is the biggest cause of component failure in computers. Regular cleaning could save you costly maintenance fees down the road.

Keep your computer [...]


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Common misunderstanding about backup

March 12th, 2010

A backup is usually for documents, pictures, movies, music files and so on.Most people assume that a backup will back up their programs and that could not be further from the truth. Backups do not back up your programs. If you are concerned about your programs, you should create an image of your hard drive. [...]


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PC/MAC Express FAQS:

Is free software useful or trash?
Some software is totally useless, some software, if you know what you’re getting can be very useful, for example “Malwarebytes” can eliminate a lot of malware that anti viruses leave behind, and that is one among hundreds of free software that is very useful, on the other hand there are thousands of software out there that are a total waste, and some of them can actually damage your operating system, so you have to proceed with caution.

I have a computer  virus, what should I do?

There many different viruses, Trojans, and malware some of them can be very tricky to remove specially when infected by a root kit.   Most antivirus programs do not remove everything   often people mistake Trojans for viruses .Some root kit can only be removed by reinstalling your system, only a professional can guide you to the proper action.If at all possible always look for a Microsoft certified Engineer rather than someone without certification.

I keep on losing my wireless signal, why is that ?

Several reasons for that here are a few:     1) the wireless is losing its signal strength; 2) interference with cordless phone; 3) your signal is to weak my need to add a booster; 4) have a professional check the integrity of your computer.