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Comment by Richard on Is This a Fake Virus Alert? (January 22, 2025 08:12 AM)
"Press the Ctrl-Shift-Esc keys ..." Hi Frances, I too would have pressed Ctrl+Alt+Del, which brings up a blank screen with a menu that includes lock,...
Comment by FrancesMC on Is This a Fake Virus Alert? (January 22, 2025 07:39 AM)
Currently (Jan.'25), I've been getting a pop-up screen from Facebook that says I have been infected & call a certain number. It's a fake so I call up...
Comment by Wild Bill on Is This a Fake Virus Alert? (January 22, 2025 02:07 AM)
I can only preach to Windows users as that is my system. I fairly regularly get emails, usually but not always in my junk mail folder, informing me a ...
Comment by Gary Larivee on Is This a Fake Virus Alert? (January 21, 2025 08:59 PM)
One thing to never do is answer YES to any question no matter how harmless the question may seem. - Please confirn your name is XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX...
Comment by KD on Is This a Fake Virus Alert? (January 21, 2025 08:16 PM)
Unplugging could cause future problems It is best to push the on-off button until computer shuts down Then restart Then run multiple checks: antiviru...
Comment by vcragain on Is This a Fake Virus Alert? (January 21, 2025 06:23 PM)
I've had that happen to me maybe 3 times in the past couple of years, and each time I simply pulled the plug on my pc (killed the power) & then after ...
Comment by Steve_K2 on Is This a Fake Virus Alert? (January 21, 2025 05:58 PM)
Fine article, thanks. Covers all the bases. The internet is, sadly, a dangerous neighborhood. I've waited (in vain) for it be cleaned up....
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Windows-11 Articles
Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11?
Recently I wrote about the Windows 10 "end of life" situation, and gave some tips on how to move forward. One of those ideas was to move on to Windows 11, but many PCs don't meet the strict hardware requirements that Microsoft has imposed. Now they say you CAN install Windows 11 on your older PC, with a few caveats, of course. Let's look at that, and another idea that might work even better for you. Read on!
...What Will Happen to Windows 10?
Perhaps you've heard rumblings that Windows 10 will soon reach “end of life” and will no longer be a supported operating system. Does that mean you'll need to buy a new computer, be forced to upgrade to Windows 11, or BOTH? There's a lot of confusion about this topic -- read on for the straight scoop on the fate of Windows 10, and your PC's future...
...How Many Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Have You Tried?
Windows 10 and 11 keyboard shortcuts can save time, wrist motions, and for some people, carpal tunnel pain. Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of two or more keys (or a key and a mouse button) that, when pressed simultaneously, perform a task that would normally require moving the mouse around, clicking, and possibly navigating sub-menus. There's even a useful super-secret keystroke that very few people know! Here are some keyboard shortcuts you should know, and try for yourself...
...Five New Windows 11 Features
Have you made the move from Windows 10 to Windows 11? If you've already upgraded, here are some tips for getting the most out of the Windows 11 experience. If you're holding off, and your PC has the required hardware, check out these five new features that await you when Windows 11 arrives on your screen.
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