What is phishing? No, it’s not a typo, and it’s not a word to describe jamming out on your guitar for hours. Phishing is a type of deception used by criminals to fraudulently gain information, most often in the form of passwords or login information. Phishing can also lead to malicious programs infecting your computer. Phishing attacks typically come in the form of messages or links that are presented to be something that they are not. These can be anything from a malicious link sent to you via email, to a dummy website that mimics a legitimate site to trick you into keying in your login details.
How to Delete Temporary Internet Files on your Windows PC
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There are many reasons that people’s computers get slow over time. One of the major reasons for a slow PC is the collection of files and history that comes with using the computer for so long. Quite often there are reasons for this data to be stored, for example, file history and backups are used in case you need to recover a document after a computer or program crash.
Do I need to Fix Registry Problems on my PC?
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You definitely should! If you leave problems with your registry untended to you may experience issues such as computer crashes, the blue screen of death, decrease in computer speed and system freezes. You should always focus on fixing Windows registry problems and try to prevent them from happening in the first place. By maintaining you Windows registry you will have a much better experience with you PC whether you are using it to play games or write emails.
Tips on Physical Maintenance of your Computer
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When looking for ways to increase performance on your computer, the most commonly overlooked aspect is that of physical maintenance.
How to Create a Secure Password to Use Online
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Everyone has their own way of thinking up their own passwords; pet names, place of birth, their maiden name, the word ‘password’, abc123. The problem is that these passwords are too easy to guess and if someone knows you well they are even easier to guess (I don’t even know you, and I bet I guessed at least a couple people’s passwords above).
Dell offers Free Upgrade to Windows 7
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Great news! Dell offers their customer a free upgrade to Windows 7.
Driver Updates for Windows 7 PCs and Laptops
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With all the hype today about Windows 7, a lot of the focus is on the new features that are available in the new operating system, along with the performance updates.
What is the Windows Registry and What does it do?
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Many people often wonder what the Windows Registry is and why is has so much impact on your computer’s performance. The Windows Registry is commonly referred to as your computer’s brain, as the registry contains a database of settings and options for the operating system that makes everything else work on your computer. This database has settings for your computer hardware, your operating system’s software settings, and also your settings for software that you have installed.
Should I Upgrade to Windows 7 on my PC?
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After all the drama of the Windows Vista launch in January 2007, most people are skeptical of if they should upgrade from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7. With a price tag ranging between $120 and $220 USD, the skepticism is for good reason. So, should you make the jump?
Welcome to the ReviverSoft Blog!
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Welcome, everybody, to the ReviverSoft blog!
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