How to Reinstall Windows Correctly
Reinstalling Windows was once thought to be the only surefire way to return a desktop or laptop computer to its default settings, but it was also a last resort. In the past, reformatting hard drives and a complete system reconfiguration were frequently done in addition to reinstalling Windows; this required reinstalling software and attempting to…
Malware Seeks to Turn Your Computer to a Bot
A Plus Computer provides updates on the dynamic world of malware. Malware, viruses, spyware, and adware are terms most of us are acquainted with. Be ready for botnets now. A bot is a single computer that has been compromised and starts operating under the control of the hacker. A group of compromised computers that are…
Diagnosing Common Laptop Problems
Fixing a desktop computer’s problem is typically not too difficult. But laptops should typically be referred to a specialist, because they are a lot more difficult. Due to the fact that each component is significantly smaller and more closely packed together, a laptop’s construction is similar but much more complicated compared to that of a…
The Best Methods to Prevent Data Loss
Your Data: It’s valuable to you. Imagine arranging your wedding for months only to discover your complete set of plans vanished when you wake up one morning. This is the unfortunate reality for the unprepared. Imagine putting ten years of effort into your family’s genealogy just to lose everything you’ve accomplished due to a hard…
Ransomware is Still a Major Problem in 2019
Even though the “cryptojacking” cyber threat has been dominating news headlines over the last couple of months, ransomware is a risk that computer users in the High Desert should keep in mind. The spectacularly damaging WannaCry and NotPetya ransomware attacks that took place in 2017 and 2018 are unlikely to be repeated because information security…
Custom Computer Builds Regain Popularity Among PC Gaming Enthusiasts
Video gaming platforms go through trends and cycles. In the early 1980s, it took a while for video game consoles to establish market dominance over arcade machines. Once compact disc and DVD technology became part of desktop computing, game developers turned their attention to releasing elaborate PC titles; this started a Golden Age of PC…
Fake Pizza Coupons and Beyond the Grave: New Malware Threats
Two new cyber threats have been detected by information security firms in early March; one of them appears to be part of a hacktivist campaign while the other involves fake Little Caesars pizza coupons. The hedge funds already affected by Beyond the Grave are known to invest in companies and sectors that work with the…
Apple Continues to Fight Against Independent Repair Shops
Despite getting negative press reports about the practice, tech giant Apple continues to suppress services rendered by shops that are not aligned with the Apple Store or the company’s very small network of authorized repair partners. In late 2018, Antonio Villas-Boas of Business Insider wrote about his experience repairing his wife’s MacBook Pro after an…
Upcoming Windows 10 Update May Take Up More Disk Space Than Usual
Microsoft has announced that previews of its next major upgrade to Windows 10 will soon be released to users in the insider program. Among the upcoming features, one that stands out is called Reserved Space. Windows 10 Becomes Bigger and Bigger Windows 10 is a very large operating system that seems to be getting fatter…
Smart Homes in 2017: Why Security Matters
At the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, tech journalists were excited by the prospect of smart home automation, which is set to have its breakthrough year in 2017. If you have thought about welcoming smart appliances and other devices into your Apple Valley home, 2017 would be a good starting point; nonetheless, you…