Maintenance

Maintaining your computer is essential to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. Neglecting to maintain your computer can lead to slow performance, security vulnerabilities, and even complete system failure.Here, we will discuss some tips for maintaining your computer to ensure that it runs smoothly and stays secure. Keep your computer clean.One of the easiest ways to maintain your computer is to keep it clean. Dust and debris can build up inside your computer and cause it to overheat. This can lead to hardware damage and a decrease in performance. To prevent...

Elder fraud refers to any fraudulent activity or scam that targets older adults or senior citizens, with the intent of deceiving or exploiting them for financial gain. Elder fraud can take many forms, including telemarketing scams, investment fraud, identity theft, healthcare fraud, and more. Some common types of elder fraud include: The Grandparent Scam. The scammer pretends to be the victim's child or grandchild, claiming to be in trouble and in urgent need of money. Sweepstakes and Lottery Scam.The scammer informs the victim that they have won a large sum of money...

When you hear the word Ransomware, you may think of hackers that have locked down your files, folders, and emails with a demand of payments to regain access. There have been countless examples of this type of attack over the years, with various levels of breaches, and mixed results upon ransom payment. If you have been the victim of ransomware, you may have lost photos, documents, or other important files. What are the five main steps to reduce your risk of a Ransomware attack? Have a good Anti-Virus/Anti Malware programs running on your PC...

You have too many start-up programs. When you buy a new computer, it is normally as quick as will ever be without upgrades. Over time the computer will slow down with every new software package you install. Some examples might include anti-virus software or Microsoft Office. But, from there many other programs can be installed either knowingly or unknowingly. It’s these programs that can take valuable resources when your computer starts.You have a malware or virus infection.In the 80’s, 90’s and early noughties viruses were designed to be destructive. You’d...