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Comment by Jonathan on Will ID Theft Protection Save Your Digital Bacon? (May 1, 2025 09:35 PM)
Steve_k2 We have always used a separate computer and follow the plan you outline. I don't think you are "missing something"! I would add you still n...
Comment by kristofau on Does Your Computer Need an Oil Change? (April 29, 2025 01:33 AM)
This is the first time in years that Bob has not endorsed PC Matic when talking malware. I've given up on PC Matic after working with them for months ...
Comment by bb on Does Your Computer Need an Oil Change? (April 28, 2025 11:01 PM)
Practicalman: One does not have to update drivers. One does not have to update BIOS. One does not have to update programs. Only do so if you have a...
Comment by Hill on Does Your Computer Need an Oil Change? (April 28, 2025 10:13 PM)
To Practicalman- If it ain't broke, don't fix it....
Comment by Practicalman on Does Your Computer Need an Oil Change? (April 28, 2025 08:08 PM)
I am a longtime fan and user of CCleaner, running it at every startup and shutdown, but have always only chosen the free version. It keeps reminding m...
Comment by Renaud Olgiati on Does Your Computer Need an Oil Change? (April 28, 2025 06:18 PM)
Another important point is to regularly clean the mechanical side of things, like blowing out the dust and lint that accumulates inside the case, and ...
Comment by Fred on Does Your Computer Need an Oil Change? (April 28, 2025 05:41 PM)
So glad CCleaner is back....
Comment by Gia on ZAP Your WiFi Intruders! (April 25, 2025 07:46 PM)
Namoi (and others): What this article is talking about is the Windows "Network Discovery" feature. This is far from being a reliable tool and depends ...
Comment by Nomi on ZAP Your WiFi Intruders! (April 23, 2025 09:09 PM)
I was able to find "view network computers and devices" following your instructions, but I don't know what to make of what I see there. How do you na...
Comment by chris on ZAP Your WiFi Intruders! (April 23, 2025 07:33 PM)
What I like about "wireless network watcher" is it's ability for the user to assign identifiable names to each device. It makes it extremely easy to ...
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