How to Select a New Laptop
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 02:06PM
If you are thinking of buying a new laptop, here are a few things to consider.
I have been working with or on personal computers since they were invented. During that time I have helped many, many people with their computer problems.
This will be a place where you can learn about how your computer works, and how to get the most benefit from the power that you have at your fingertips.
Here you will find useful information about any aspect of computing.
With links, tutorials, how to's, videos, reviews and comments you will find many reasons to return here. I invite you to offer your comments (click the "Post a Comment" link below each post) and share your experiences. Together, we can make our computer problems disappear.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 02:06PM
If you are thinking of buying a new laptop, here are a few things to consider.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 01:53PM In Part 1 - How to Remove a Computer Virus, I said, you can't remove a computer virus.
Don't even try to. It is a total waste of time.
After your computer has been compromised, the only way to be certain that it is "clean" is to back up your data, reformat (erase) the hard drive and reinstall the operating system from a known good source.
There is hope, however. Computer malware infections are much easier to prevent than they are to treat. Only one of the preventative measures costs any money.
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:41PM How can you remove a computer virus? The short answer is - you can't!
Don't even try to. It is a total waste of time.
There was a time a few years ago, when you had a shot at sucessfully disinfecting a computer. Those days are over. Today virus writers have become more skillful and there is a profit motive to having a virus hide itself on your computer.
After your computer has been compromised, the only way to be certain that it is "clean" is to back up your data, reformat (erase) the hard drive and reinstall the operating system from a known good source.
(You have backed up your data recently, haven't you?)
Here is how the "virus business" works.