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What to do when your PC abruptly slows down

You just got back from lunch and are settling down into your office chair. You open up your planner to check your schedule, and then wake your PC from sleep. Time to check emails. But wait, something’s wrong. You’re…waiting. Your computer is moving as slow as a brontosaurus and the problem appears to go deeper… Continue reading What to do when your PC abruptly slows down

Have PC slowness? Here’s how to fix it

Are you experiencing PC slowness? Are you slamming your head into your monitor wondering just what you can do to fix it? Not to fear, there are several actions you can take to solve the problem. First take a deep breath, relax and realize you can fix the problem. Feel better? Now roll up your… Continue reading Have PC slowness? Here’s how to fix it

Suffer from PC slowness? Learn how to fix it

No one likes a slow PC. It makes you feel like you’re living back in the 1990s when waiting nearly a minute for a page to load was the norm. The technology problems of the ‘90s are gone for a good reason, and with them so should your computer slowness. But if you’re suddenly reliving… Continue reading Suffer from PC slowness? Learn how to fix it

Why you need to know about the Poweliks threat

Most of us have suffered the horrors of a computer virus at some point, and we know the damage that can be caused by these security infections. Our work gets disrupted as IT systems go down and, if we’re really unlucky, sensitive and valuable data might be lost or even leaked. But there’s a silver… Continue reading Why you need to know about the Poweliks threat

How to protect yourself against Poweliks

Think your security is taken care of with a frequent anti-virus scan? Think again. While we’ve all become used to the idea that viruses, worms and other malware – however much disruption and damage they cause to our systems – can be detected and removed thanks to the tracks they leave as they create havoc,… Continue reading How to protect yourself against Poweliks

What is Poweliks and why should you care?

As far as viruses, worms and other security infections go, there are probably none quite as frustrating as Poweliks. While most threats can wreak havoc on your computer system and cause untold damage to your business as day-to-day processes are interrupted by unstable IT, information leaks and data losses, the majority at least leave a… Continue reading What is Poweliks and why should you care?

Recent events highlight Mac insecurity

Apple has long touted Mac as the secure alternative to PCs, and to a large extent Appleâ€™s systems have been safer, due, in part, to a smaller number of users. The revival of Apple due to the release of products like the iPhone, Macbooks and iPad have turned Apple into a major player in the… Continue reading Recent events highlight Mac insecurity

Mac security called into question

In the Mac vs PC debate, there have been many wins for both sides, until recently Mac users have been more or less winning the security debate. The touted â€˜securityâ€™ of Macs was taken down a peg or two in the early summer with a couple of highly publicized malware attacks that had many Mac… Continue reading Mac security called into question

Is your Mac as secure as you think?

One of the biggest computer related issues of the past year has been security. There have been a number of high profile security breaches and malware attacks that have had users and companies wondering just how safe their data is online. Usually, Mac users have been able to scoff at the fact that their systems… Continue reading Is your Mac as secure as you think?