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Sick of auto-play videos clogging up your social feeds? If so, you’re not alone. Lots of people have wondered in recent years how to stop auto-play videos, with little success. While auto-play videos weren’t always an online problem, Facebook was one of the first platforms to introduce them, back in 2013. Initially, the idea was
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You’ve heard it time and time again: “Backing up your computer’s data is an essential security measure.” Now that you’ve backed it up, though, you’re wondering how safe that external hard drive really is. While it’s true that external hard drives are a fantastic tool for protecting your computer’s data, they’re not impervious to failures, viruses,
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Maybe you seldom use a computer. Perhaps you use a computer all the time, but it’s your trusty desktop you turn to. Or maybe you just haven’t gotten around to upgrading your laptop lately! No matter what the case may be, your laptop computer is looking (and feeling) a little dated. Luckily, that doesn’t mean
The BBC reports that a new ransomware program is on the loose, and it’s targeting Mac computers. The ransomware, MacRansom, works by encrypting data and demanding payment before releasing the files. This ransomware was released alongside some new spyware, known as MacSpy, that’s also targeting Macs. This spyware is meant to monitor a user’s online
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Computers are like any system: they’ve got their own set of urban legends and myths that have built up over the years. From claims that your computer camera is spying on you to assertations that hackers are after all of your data, these computer myths range from the plausible to the absurd. What most people
When you’re facing a computer problem, it’s easy to feel helpless. Luckily, you can take the reins (and make your computer repair tech’s job easier) by doing some basic computer troubleshooting at home. Here’s your simple guide: At-Home Computer Troubleshooting Tips While at-home computer troubleshooting won’t always resolve your problem, it can help you solve
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Your computer repair techs: they’re the people you go to when you’re down and out – when your computer won’t work, and you don’t know why, or when the very existence of your files is at risk. Did you know, though, that you might be making them furious on accident? While computer repair techs understand that
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Considering making the switch from PC to Mac? You’re not the only one. In recent years, Mac computers have become the go-to for consumers who want fast, reliable machines, and many people are abandoning their PCs because of it. While switching to a Mac promises everything from convenience to increased protection against viruses, the process
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BYOD: it stands for “bring your own device,” and it is revolutionizing the way people use technology in the workplace. Right now, North America has the highest BYOD adoption rates in the world, at 36%. Analysts expect that to grow to 50% by the end of 2017. While BYOD culture has many benefits, including increased
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Computer security: heck, your system takes care of that for you, right? Wrong. While many people think of computer security as something that’s built-in when they purchase a PC or laptop, it’s not so much a function as it is a series of practices computer users adopt. In other words, good computer security is simply
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