There are two computer issues that really get my blood boiling: a crashed Internet connection and a slow bogged down system. I can’t stand it when it takes 30 seconds or more for an application to launch, and it really irritates me when it takes more than a minute or two for my computer to […]

Windows is undoubtedly the most prevalent and infamous desktop operating system and anyone who has used it has run into technical Windows issues from time to time. After all, who hasn’t seen the iconic Blue Screen of Death displayed when Windows crashes or dealt with the stress-inducing complications of upgrades gone wrong. Today we’re going […]

Remote desktop technologies were a marvel to behold when the first came out. It blew people’s minds that a user could control a computer remotely (remote support or management) – even if that computer was in a different geographic region – purely through the Internet. And the remote access software industry is extremely competitive. I’m […]

It’s inevitable: after some period of use, your computer is going to slow down and become burdened with unnecessary files and background processes. If you’re a power user and really know what you’re doing, it’s possible to manual delete unneeded files and processes, but it does take up a lot of time. On the other […]

Things are always changing in the Internet security and antivirus solution industries, and they change at an ever-accelerating rate. It’s tough keeping up with all the various providers and knowing whether or not you’re getting a good deal on antivirus protection, or just purchasing a one-year subscription that turns out to be a lemon. Main […]

When people hear the words “accountability software,” the very first thought that pops into most people’s heads are attempting to keep children safe on the Internet. The Internet, even though it is a marvel of modern technology, can at times be seedy, nefarious, lurid or just plain dangerous for children. Social media and other apps […]

If you’re the type of person who enjoys using a torrent client to download content, it’s always nice to have software available that protects you. Having a solid VPN in place improves the security of your machine, which means you’ll have additional protection against malware. One of the options available on the market is PeerBlock. […]

Anyone who has used Windows even semi-regularly has liked found themselves in a situation where they need to transfer substantial amounts of data from one Windows system to another. If you just need to transfer files, it’s a simple matter to email them to yourself or use a simple yet effective solution for moving files […]

By now even nontechnical and casual web surfers have heard of Tor, whether or not they fully understand what it does. Tor is an online privacy mechanism that promises to protect the anonymity of their users. Or that’s the goal, anyway. Many of you may have heard that the FBI had hacked their network in […]