Since most encryption tools are designed to encrypt collections of files, it isn’t always obvious what the best approach might be to encrypt just one. I’ll look at a couple of alternatives.
How do I encrypt a file? Read More »
Malware has come a long, long way since its origination as a benign joke or proof-of-concept.
What’s in it for the creators of malware? Read More »
Does an email really get deleted? Whether you pull an email off of a server or log on to a service provider, don’t they backup their servers daily or hourly and wouldn’t that email still exist on the backup servers forever?
Is online email ever really deleted permanently? Read More »
A Windows login password can be a minor inconvenience that can be disabled. Unfortunately, not having a Windows password does increase risk, even if you think there’s nothing of importance on your machine.
Do You Need a Windows Password? Read More »
Windows 8 has been released and I’m getting the question at a slowly increasing pace: should I get it? I’ll detail my current thinking on Windows 8 and whether or not its worth upgrading.
Is Windows 8 Worth the Upgrade? Read More »
Online video is becoming more and more popular, but it often assumes you have a fast connection. If you don’t, video playback can be affected.
Watching Online Video Without the Stops and Starts Read More »
A PC running Windows can slow down for many reasons. Viruses, spyware, updated software, disk fragmentation, and more can lead to performance drops.
Why is My PC So Slow? Read More »
Most music, picture, and movie files are already compressed. The result is that compressing them again won’t make much difference and could even make them larger.
Can I ZIP my pictures or MP3 files to save space? Read More »
Many people are receiving spam that looks like it comes from someone they know, but with the wrong email address for that person. I’ll take a look at what’s going on, and what you need to pay attention to.
What is Email Spoofing? Read More »
If I were in your shoes, I would open the box, take out the hard drive, and put it in an external USB enclosure.
Recovering Pics from PC that Won’t Boot Read More »