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Comment by David Y. on Review: PC Matic Gets a Zero! (November 2, 2025 06:45 PM)
I just sent a question to PC Matic and they no longer offer the Evergreen purchase option. Pricing is vague at best. I see "$50 for first year". No...
Comment by Charles on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (November 1, 2025 03:24 AM)
Good timely info. I got a message from my uncle's name of facebook. The picture was missing and so I thought maybe he got a new account. When I looked...
Comment by Hugh Gautier on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (October 31, 2025 11:14 PM)
Just in time Bob, one good reason that I do not allow my 4G AO3s cell phone to go out onto the internet. Whereas my sisterr has everything on her phon...
Comment by Hubert Brochard on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (October 31, 2025 07:12 PM)
I thought I was smart... I got caught with a fake deposit text. It is true that I would probably receive one, but this was not confirmed. OF COURSE, t...
Comment by Wolf on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (October 31, 2025 12:18 AM)
Thank you for this most recent update regarding phishing! I always get a laugh when I receive those type of phony texts from banks that I do not do bu...
Comment by DaveH on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (October 30, 2025 07:57 PM)
Watch out for a seemingly legit email address that substitutes a zero for the letter "o" in ".com". A zero without the slash through it can be easy to...
Comment by Don Fedak on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (October 30, 2025 07:52 PM)
Bob: Somewhat unrelated but worth asking. I continue to receive messages from Avast, including free programs, even though I have repeatedly asked the...
Comment by hifi5000 on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (October 30, 2025 05:32 PM)
I do have a cellular telephone, but it is set up for voice and text only. I use it when I travel, so it is not on otherwise.It is not my primary phone...
Comment by Wayne Hathaway on [PHONE SCAM ALERT] Dodge the Digital Bullets (October 30, 2025 05:24 PM)
The thing that almost got me was a seemingly-legitimate message from somebody like PayPal reporting something slightly amiss and giving you an 800 num...
Comment by Jonathan on Would You Allow AI to Take Over Your Browser? (October 29, 2025 08:27 PM)
I downloaded Comet based on your last email, not from the link in this email. I asked it some questions, e.g., “What advantage is there for the own...
Windows-8 Articles
Cheap Windows 8 PCs
Earlier this year, Microsoft began to offer a variant of Windows 8.1 to PC vendors at a special, super-secret price that is rumored to be “practically zero.” This “Windows 8.1 with Bing" license has brought a crop of low-cost PCs to the market. Here's the scoop, and what you need to know about the Bing thing...
...3 Ways to Repair Windows 8
If your Windows 8 computer isn't working properly, there are three new tools built into the Windows 8 operating system that you can use to attempt repairs. Read on to learn about Restore, Refresh and Reset...
...Uninstall These Windows Patches NOW!
On August 2, Microsoft began pushing out its monthly bundle of Windows security patches and feature updates via Windows Update. By August 5, hundreds of users’ PCs were failing to boot after being powered off; the infamous Blue Screen of Death appeared. Some tech-savvy users traced the problem to a handful of patches in the August 2 release. On August 15, Microsoft pulled the flawed patches from Windows Update and advised users to uninstall them. Here is what you need to do:
...Crazy Eights? Come on, Microsoft!
Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Update. Even I was confused at first about how they differ, and the mess about 'no more updates unless you install the Update update.' Hopefully, this will clear it all up...
...Switching to Windows 8 Made Easier
A reader asks: 'I really need a new laptop computer, but all of them come with Windows 8 now. I've heard many negative things about Windows 8, but my friend says it's not so bad once you get used to it. Are there any tips or tricks you can share to ease the transition to Windows 8?' Actually yes! Read on for my tips on restoring sanity to Windows 8, and some surprising things you'll actually LIKE in Windows 8...
Chromebook Versus Windows 8
There are signs in the market that Chromebooks are preferred as an alternative to laptops running Windows 8. If you’ve been looking for a new laptop, but don't want the learning curve of Windows 8, you may find a Chromebook is the right choice for you. Read on to learn more...
...Windows 8 Pricing (Plus Other Confusing Facts and Rumors)
Windows 8 is coming to market on October 26, and Microsoft is doing all it can to urge users to upgrade to its radically new operating system. That includes dropping the cost of a Windows 8 Pro upgrade to unprecedented lows. But will the lower price tag be enough to entice people to switch?
...Why NOW is a Good Time to Buy a New PC
If you're currently using Windows XP or Vista, and wondering whether you should buy a new PC with Windows 7 now, or wait for Windows 8 in October, here's my advice...
...Windows 8: Will You Be Pleasantly Surprised?
The run-up to Windows 8's release (tentatively in October) has made everyone nervous -- or excited -- depending on how one feels about radical changes to the world's most popular operating system. As pundits probe the beta versions of Windows 8, surprise features and Microsoft policies are greeted with delight or dismay. Here are some of the current rumors surrounding Windows 8...
...Laptops for Windows 8
My laptop is five years old and still runs XP. I'll be buying a new laptop before summer ends, and I want to make sure it's compatible with Windows 8. Are there any specific features, brands or models you can recommend?
...Download the Free Windows 8 Consumer Preview
On February 29, Microsoft made the beta version of its forthcoming Windows 8 operating system software available to the public. You can download the Windows 8 Consumer Preview for free and install it on a PC or tablet device. Here's what you need to know...
...New Features in Windows 8
Microsoft unveiled Windows 8 at the D9 conference in early June, 2011. CEO Steve Ballmer hints that Windows 8 will be launched in late 2012. The next generation of Windows will be a radical departure from the past for users and software developers. Here is what we know about Windows 8 so far...
...Windows 8 Preview
The development of every new version of Microsoft Windows is accompanied by speculation, hope, and advice for Microsoft. We don't know anything, for sure, about what will be new in Windows 8. But here is what the rumor mill is grinding out right now...
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