Six Tips To Help You Stay Safer Online

Follow these six simple minimum steps to protect your devices, information, and family on the Internet. Protect your computer Keep all software (including your web browser) current with Microsoft Update. Install legitimate antivirus and antispyware software, such as Kaspersky, Norton, Mcafee, AVG, Malwarebytes, etc. Keep your firewall turned on. Protect your wireless router with a […]

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Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Internet Explorer – which one is best?

Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Internet Explorer – which one is best? Since Google Chrome’s appearance in ’08, the architecture of browsers has undergone a change. Chrome has brought in a fresh breath of new standards both interms of speed and design. But that was then,  in 2014 – however, key competitors of Google Chrome – […]

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China Blocks Instagram amid Pro-Democracy Protests

China has allegedly blocked access to popular photo-sharing app Instagram to prevent the spread to the mainland of any photos of tear gas used in massive anti-government protests in Hong Kong, according to PC World. On Sunday, users from Beijing started complaining the app was not showing new posts.  “We are aware of reports that […]

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How to map a network drive

By mapping a network drive, you can attach a local drive installed on your computer with a shared storage area to a different computer over a network. This enables you to share information from remotely across systems. Steps to map network drive 1. Click ‘Start’, and then click ‘My Documents’. 2. Click the ‘Tools’ menu, […]

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How to solve issue of computer or device not appearing on the network map?

This error occurs when Windows cannot detect a computer on a network assigned to the Public place location. Follow the instructions to solve issue of computer or device not appearing on the network map: To enable LLTD: 1. Click ‘Start’ then Click ‘Control Panel’. 2. Click ‘Network and Internet’ then Click ‘Network and Sharing Center’. […]

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Error message: Page Cannot be Displayed when you browse the Internet

This issue may occur if the Internet Service Provider (ISP) DNS server does not resolve the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) addresses.   This article will help you to avoid the error message Page cannot be Displayed when you browse the Internet: 1. Change the DNS Server 2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 3. […]

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How do I install or uninstall Internet Explorer 9?

To install Internet Explorer 1. Go to the Download Internet Explorer 9 webpage. 2. Select the language you want to install and your version of Windows, and then click Download. 3. In the File Download dialog box, click Run, and then, in the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 4. Click one of the […]

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Video calling not working in Skype

How can I solve problems with video calling in Skype for Windows desktop? Having problem with video calling in Skype? Webcam does not work on Skype? Here’s how you solve Skype webcam issues: Check If Any Other Application Is Using Your WebCam Close all applications that may be using the webcam. These include video editing […]

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How To Change The Default Web Browser in Windows

Looking to change your default browser? Wish chrome or firefox was your default browser? Here’s how you do: Instructions for Windows XP Click on the Windows Start Button and select Control Panel. 1. Double-click on Add or Remove Programs. 2. When the Add or Remove Programs list appears, click on the Set Programs Access and […]

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How to Boot computer in Safe mode

Safe mode loads the operating system with minimal set of drivers and services. Safe mode will not launch any programs that are set to start automatically when Windows starts. This makes Safe Mode very useful for diagnosing hardware driver problems and computer infections. Windows Safe Mode loads basic video drivers so your programs may look […]

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