Refurbished Review

Some companies lately are advertising computer items at unbelievable low prices and here is the real scoop on that. Although some user's think refurbished items are a steal for consumers. Here is the reality of what your really getting.
I am not a fan of refurbished items and unless your willing to risk the investment cost. If that's worth the risk then I suggest you go for it and take a chance.

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Negative Review Lawsuit

Looks like a Texas student sure got a lesson in law when she hired a lawyer for an accident that she had and became upset with the outcome. In response she left a negative review and the firm went after her.
It's very interesting to see the power of social media when it comes to negative reviews.

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Easy Steal

This device is making it very easy to steal your car. It's been out for a while for car thieves and it's getting a lot of attention. I just hope the authorities and manufacture re-establish control.

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Speed Chrome

Tired of Chrome running to slow. This software tidy's Chrome to what it should be and make sure it's running with less usage.

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USB Stick Toolkit

Having a USB emergency toolkit is always a good idea to have around. You never know when your going to use it and it might just get you out of a jam.

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MoboRobos

Easy manage mobile devices on your computer so that everything is backup and easy transfer files from one device to another. It's a great management tool to keep everything running smoothly.

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Mobile Unlimited Data Plans

It's good to know before you buy or switch to a new plan what your new service provider is willing to do for you when you sign-up with them. Unlimited Data plans are changing rapidly and before you go all out, these are the things that you need to know.

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Mobile Phone Tools

These great phone software's will help you solve your everyday problems, from backup, to restore, to unlocking your phone and data transfer. Use it wisely.

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Remove Samsung Screen Lock

Forgot your Samsung Galaxy Screen lock and need to get a hold of your data on your phone. This useful program will get you backup and running so that you will not lose your data and you can be on the way. It happens.

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Survey Creator

Here's another free survey creator for user's looking to get feedback from their customers. It's a great way to build a better customer service department so that your business can grow effectively.

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Replace Xp with Linux

Yes it's a great idea and even though the OS will be slightly different, Linux is more stable and securer that outed XP.
It's a great idea to extend the life of your computer for years to come.

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Things that will Mess your PC

Here are somethings to be aware of that will eventually mess up your computer if you don't take action now.
Let's just say it's just a disaster waiting to happen.

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Seize Prepaid Cards

Now new technology is helping authorities seize and freeze prepaid cards. This is just the beginning of what authorities are doing to fight back against identity theft. But this new technique has it's down falls and I guess time will tell whether or not it's going to really slow down identity theft.

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Auto Repair Windows

Here are good helpful tips to have Windows automatically repair itself when something is wrong. Not all the times this utility is going to help you. But when your down and out, it's a great start to try and doing things yourself first, before you get hired help.


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Wise Care 365

This holidays are full of surprises, here is is the great computer utility that cleans and tune's up your computer so that it's always running efficiently. It's a 12 month license, but it's always a great time to enjoy something for nothing.

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MAC Touch Bar

Deciding on getting a new MAC Touch Bar this holiday. We'll if your one of the DYI technician's you might want to review this teardown for future repairs. It looks like everything is glued and soldered to the board. So if it get's damaged your going to have to send it to an Apple repair technician. My theory is that Apple and other manufactures are making it harder for anyone to fix their products so that they can reap on future wear and tear maintenance. Good luck.

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Extract License Keys

Worried that you'll loose your license keys if your computer gets a malware or virus. Here is a great software to have on hand to save your license keys. Don't wait for the last minute until disaster occurs. Save your keys now.

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Stop a Text Message

It's an insane trick but if your quick enough to do it, it might just save you some great embarrassment later on.

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Power Down Your Network

I have heard these questions on and off for a while when it comes to powering down networks when not and in use and this is a good answer to the ongoing computer problems that most users have when they are online.


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Defender gets Smarter

Windows Defender is getting better and smarter with today's current computer infections. It's highly recommended to do constant offline scans so that your computer is always running smoothly.

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Stop Spotify

Looks like a famous company is moving up the charts quickly in competition with Apple Music. And growing so fast is not necessary good news when it comes for an application to have software bugs. This bug if not updated quickly can do some wear and tear into your hard drive. So if you have Spotify, it's recommended to do the update quickly.

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F.Lux

Using your computer around the clock. Then it would be a great idea to install this sleep pattern software on your so that your sleep patterns are in sync while your computing.


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Dropbox Secrets

Here are a few Dropbox secrets that many user's are unaware of. Maybe if you know that you can do this things you would want to use dropbox even more.

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New Router Buying Tips

Are you in the market for a new router, well if your getting ready to buy one. You should read this first so that you can get a quality router that meets your needs.

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AOL You Got Mail Guy

Remember American Online and the helpful guy always reminding you that you have mail. We'll look no further because if your using Uber lately. Chances are that you can one day meet up with him.
It's nice to link up to the past to something that changed the world on how we send and receive emails today.

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Fake Store Apps

Looks like hackers are already starting their shopping season early this year. Not only were they able to create a fake store apps, but confuse many individuals on thinking that it's for real.
So the next time you decide to click on one of those pop up ads, think again.

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iPhone will not turn on

Having problems with your iPhone not turning on. Here's what to do to get your phone up and running. Some of the instructions sound foolish, but when your out of communication from other's it's worth to go back to the basics to make sure your phone is up and running.

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Free Meter

Want to monitor your broadband usage and compare it to other days of the week. Here is a great software to keep you always connected.

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Amazon Breach

Looks like because of the recent Yahoo break, some Amazon user's are getting emails to change their passwords. I advise anyone who owns an Amazon account to setup 2 step authentication for an extra defense of security.

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Photo's Last

Ever wonder how long your photo's will last? We'll if you have photo's on a CD or DvD, you should now be taking proper measure's to make sure that they last you another fifty years. Now that technology is changing and CD's and DvD's are soon to be obsolete and you  should insure that these images that you have been collecting for such a long time can be enjoyed for years to come.
Here is some good information on what you should do with them before it's too late.

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New MAC

I must admit this is a nice sweet laptop and I would just love to get my hands on one. It's just too pricey for me. The multi-touch bar is a gamble, but time will tell. Get ready.

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Wireless Carrier Termination Fee's

Want to get out of your Wireless plan but need to figure out the termination fee's to see if it pays. No problem with the help of this online calculator to calculate your fee's.

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Chrome OS

Have an old computer that's still good but the OS is old and wish you can use it every day. We'll if it's a computer from 2008 and above, here is a handy idea to upgrade the OS and use it daily. By installing Chrome OS you not only extend the life of your computer but push the way have been using your computer in a different way.

If you can adapt to a Chrome way of life, your life will be easier accessing all your information online. It's not for everyone, but it a move in the right direction.

The OS builds have been updated since April 2013, but it still works and hopefully it will recognize all of your drivers.

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Christmas Wish List

Here is a great place to make up a list for the things you most want this holiday from others. Especially for those individuals who you always have a hard time getting them a gift.

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Dorm Hacks

It's great that your away from home, but being in a dorm with a tight budget requires you to enhance your technical skills so that you can show other's that the impossible can be done.

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EMS Phone Charging

Your in a state of emergency and need to charge your phone. Here are the key elements that you will need to get your phone charging so that you can make that call for help or just to contact a loved one.

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Google Results

Ever wanted to know what each state google's the most on. Very interesting to see what most user's on googling on Google.

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Free Movies via Vudu

The battle of streaming is now going on and with this many providers are trying to gain new customer loyalty. With this new tactic going on, companies like Vudu want your business and in order to compete with other providers and content they need to offer freebies. This is now your turn to get some great freebies.

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OCR for MAC

Every once in a while I find some great software online and today is catered to MAC user's who are simply looking for a quick scanning editing software. A sweet program with a lot of power.

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Auvik

Network Administrators wanted an easy solution to maintain their networks have a easier way to monitor all their infrastructure from one place. It's the start to taking control of security throughout your environment.

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Webcam Hacks

Here is the solid information that everyone has been talking about for a while regarding webcam hacks. It is possible, yes and what are your options.

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Retrieve iCloud Backup

Here is the simple steps to retrieve your files from an iCloud Backup. Just remember just because you deleted the file on your phone, doesn't necessary mean that you deleted the file from the cloud.

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Troubleshoot Win 10

Here's a great way for IT Administrators to troubleshoot Windows 10 problems. It's a great guide line to get to the bottom of your system errors.

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ReactOS

If your looking to upgrade an old computer to do just browsing, this software is a good replacement. It's just bare bones open source software, but good enough to get you online and keep browsing for free.

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Google Searches

User beware on Google searches, you don't want to someday be taken to court to show others what you have been searching for online with your computer. Because just in case you don't know, Google history can be used as evidence in court.

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Verizon Rip-Off

Looks like the phone giant is using sneaky tactics to over charge customers for data usage. Some of this usage cannot even be explained, now what that information intact. It will be very interesting to see after FCC investigation what they conclude.

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New Online Scams

Yes it's unfortunate that people are still scamming user's online and I just hope that you read the article below and learn about the new scams out and be alert when your onine.

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Computer Threat Protection

If you want to protect yourself from computer threats, here are some simple tips to keep you safe online. This does not guarantee that you'll be threat free, but at least your in the right track.


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New York Times Premium Free

In order to celebrate the New President of the United States, the New York Times premium subscription will be free for the next few days. It's worth to check out to see if this is something that's worth paying for. Regardless it's nice to see what premium user's get for a fee.

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Election Watch

Want to watch the results of the upcoming election, no problem with the help of this link telling you which sites will be live and have minute to minute updates.

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Verizon Flag to Yahoo

Looks like the takeover deal for Yahoo valve could end soon if Verizon can prove that Yahoo was careless was material. This can either be a discount for the big giant or a dead deal.
Let's see what happens next.

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Rescue CD

Ever now and then I keep by my side when fixing computers daily, a rescue disk. It's a great utility to always have available just in case you need help recovering a computer back to life. This is a great resource to help you get back on your feet in a hurry.

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Easus

Looking for free Data Recovery software, look no more with the help of this site giving away free file recovery software but with a 1 gig catch. Not a bad idea to use, if you data meets the requirements.

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Patent Lock Screen

Looks like Microsoft is taking a strategic position in securing all future computers by Patent and you better believe that they are going to use this advantage against OS that are trying to manipulate their current OS to meet new user standards. The future is yet to see how this plays but interesting to watch how it plays out against other vendors.
I guess their not going away too soon without a good fight.

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CarotDav

Here is a simple software for backing up remote file storage. Ideal device to use with Dropbox, Amazon AWS, Google Drive, ext.

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DvD Drive Help

This is an ongoing headache for most user's in which their Dvd drive all of a sudden disappears. Here is sweet software to help you get your drive up and running.

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Webcan App

Tired of putting sticking notes or tape on your webcam. Here is a great software to monitor your webcam in case if you ever get hacked, you can be aware what's happening.
I suggest to install this handy software if your one of those individuals who fear webcam hacks.

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World Airport Wi-Fi Passwords

The next time your traveling check out the Airport Wi-Fi Password map to get you connected before your flight departs. It's a handy site to always keep you connected.

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BookmarkOS

Here is a great way to organize and save your browser bookmarks. Not only will they be in order but easily accessible. It's a great way to take your bookmarks where ever you go.

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Windows Diagnostic's

Want to make sure your using the best diagnostic tools for Windows. Here are a list of software you should have in your tool bag to daily fix your computer problems.

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Hide Win Files

Hide Windows Files on the OS, this is for user's who want to make sure their files are secure from preying eye's. It's a great way to keep files locally.

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Samsung Problems

This doesn't look good for an electronic company. You might want to do some research before you buy your next electronic device whether it be for home or portable.

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Google Doc's Alternative

Dislike Google Doc's we'll here are alternatives to the office suite that's changing the world we live in. It's not the only free office utility online that is available to you. Check out these other great ones.

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Ransom is Extortion

If your in California and you install ransomware on someone's computer. Let's just say that now it's going to be a criminal offense.
I am glad to see someone taking a fight on this ongoing serious problem that no one wants to touch.

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Fix Permissions

Having problems with Windows permissions. Usually it's a botched attempt or the unthinkable that's stopped you from getting the correct permissions. But when in doubt, these useful programs come to the rescue.

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Best Times to use Credit

Here's a list of places that your better off on using your credit card instead of just paying the bill from your bank card.

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Ransomeware Help

Ransomware is a serious problem, in situations like this it's best to contact a qualified technician to help you recover your system back to normal.

For the do it yourself, your at your own risk.

Ransomware verification software to see that it was removed.

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Repair Infected Computer

So your computer had been recently infected and now how do you fix most of it's problems after the infection. To correct your computer settings after an infection feel free to use the software's listed below. Good Luck.

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Win 10 Guest Account

Using Windows 10 but want others to use your computer as a Guest. No problem but your going to have to enable the Guest account that Microsoft automatically disables on Windows 10.  First goto the command prompt (admin) then type the following:

$ net user Visitor /add /active:yes
$ net user Visitor *

 Press Enter twice when prompted to add a password so that it stays blank and then type

$ net localgroup users Visitor /delete
$ net localgroup guests Visitor /add

the first cmd removes the visitor account and the second line add guest to the group

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Router Facts

Have a router, then here are good facts regarding your wireless device. You'll be surprised on these cool facts about routers.

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Gadget Insurance & Warranties

Here is the real facts on getting insurance and warranties for your electronic gadgets. Buyer should be aware of that things are not all what they seem when your dealing with insurance from these companies. In the long run it all depends on the user and chances they are willing to take for them to buy insurance or warranty on their products.

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Trash your Fax

Are you ready to trash your fax machine. Besides your already using old technology, now anyone can go faxless with a free or premium service. It's your choice, but the fax machine is doomed.

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Browserstack

Created an application and what to know how it looks like on other devices. This site is a must to make sure your customer or employee devices see exactly what you want them to see. 

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Image vs Clone

Very good question on what each one is when your backing up. Not understanding this carefully can cost you on loosing your hard drive information, should you current drive fail one day.

In non computer terms:
In easier terms an Image is an exact copy of your hard drive when a clone is just a copy of the data of information on that computer.
If you just need the data on your computer then a Clone is what you need. If you want to backup all of your computer software, etc then it's a good idea to make an Image of that hard drive.

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Cool Home Printers

Looking for a great home printer for your computer. Check out these printers and see if they fit your printing needs.

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Malware Analysis Platform

Want to see what malware does, you can study it using these cool software's below so that you can understand their goal.

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Regshot

Want to see what the registry had before you installed the program and what it changed. Check out this cool software to compare the before and after Registry snapshots of your system.


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One Drive Tips

Using Microsoft One Drive, then here are some helpful tips to get more out of this service. You will be surprised on what more options you can get by using One Drive with other accessories.

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Exit Safe Mode

User's who are stuck in Safe Mode and can't get out, here is your Windows fix. I hope Microsoft will fix this bug and hopefully you'll get back to your system normal state.

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Change Win 10 email address

For user's who want to change their Windows 10 user account, here is how to do it. It's a little tricky and it's in addition to another post I made a few months back.

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Network & Webmaster Tools

Monitoring a Network or Website, here are some great tools to have on hand to make your job easier. It's easy and simple to use and all for free. Check it out.

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Blog.Google

Here's a blog for all of Google blogs. Now you don't have to worry about following all of Google blogs because you just need one blog to following everything that Google is doing.

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Win 10 Sticky Notes

Using Windows 10 sticky notes, now here is a cool way to use Cortana reminders with them. This eliminates the need to post them on a wall. Instead you'll just get reminders.

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Unknown Email Behavior

Tired of getting viruses or malware through your mail, maybe it's time for you to add some premium service to your email so that you don't infect others in your company. Here are some great mail checking tools. What's great about these tools is that you can preview the email before downloading.

Pop Peeper

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Commodore 64 After Life

Talk about primitive computing. Here's a great story from a small business owner who is still using after 25 years a Commodore 64. Yes they are still using it.

The Commodore 64 was a great product for many new modern computers to come. Who would figure that people will still be using it today.

I guess the theory is true, if it's not broken, why change it.

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Google Doc Tips

Using Google Doc's daily, then you might want to check out these great tips to help you work better online.


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Snapchat Spectacles

Let's just say that it will be pretty interesting what people do to share their moments with these spectacles.

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Free Office Suite

Looking for an Office suite that's free and similar to Microsoft Office. This tiny software is powerful and fast with similar formats that anyone can use.

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Roku Moves

Looks like cable met it's match, not only can you get free cable with Roku but the channel listings goes on. You just pay one price and add your channels to your device for free. It's an a la carte service. Buy one today and say goodbye to cable.


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To Open Online

Many user's when there online seem to be to open on the things that they usually do and where security is concern, user's should be cautious.

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Microsoft Golden Key Lost

It looks like there's another hole in Windows that unlocks every secure boot Windows device and install other operating systems. Hackers now are capable of installing malware in a computer where it can stay there forever. Even patching this hole with an update was proven to be unsuccessful and from the looks of it, it's going to be a while before they fix this problem.

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Facebook Posting

I have warned other's about this in the past and again here is a great article talking about the good and the bad of posting while on Facebook.
The good is that you can share your moments with other's on about your recent trip, the bad let's just say that your valuable now are in trouble.

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Safe Mode Exploit

This is not a good thing for Microsoft, because Safe Mode is suppose to be a stand alone utility. Now I hope everyone will be on the bandwagon to patch this exploit as soon as possible and for those user's who were breached. I give it time for the someone to create a safe mode immunization.

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Refresh Cache

Here is a great way to refresh cache with just one click of the mouse. Some websites already do this for you but for the one's that don't, here is a solution to have information always updated.

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Configure your Pc

Looks like Microsoft loves to confuse it's user's on every new update that it looks like they are secretly trying to have you do what they want you to do. Which is miss out on opting out of a security setting. Hopefully you can be a step ahead by tweaking these setting with the help of this software below.

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Disable Updates on Win 10

Not everyone loves Windows 10 Anniversary Update and if you are one of those user's and want to disable the update using group policy, here's the instructions on how to do so.

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Google Allo

Here's a new messaging application from Google that's going to change how we do things. It's similar to What's App but with more options. It's like a personal assistant help you get and do what you want which is to keep you and your friends connected.

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Emsisoft AntiMalware

Trojan's are showing up every where and your best options it to use the latest Trojan's removal software's to disinfect your computer. No one said it was going to be easy.

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Scammers Paypal Problem

Looks like scammers again are trying to hoax user's in getting their information from Paypal and if your not careful or watch for the key sign's, they can easily get you.
My advice to you is if you get an email from someone to go to a Paypal account. Before you do so login to Paypal first and then click on the email and see if it goes directly to Paypal since your already signed in. If it asks you again that you need to enter a user name and password. Immediately stop, because it could possibly be a scammer.

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Car Rental Phone Sync

Here is the good and bad on syncing your phone to your temporary car rental. And if your concern on privacy and people monitoring your were about's here is an interesting article letting you know what other's are capable of getting.

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