risks

As the digital world spins faster and faster, a new adage has emerged from the tech trenches: "Update at your own risk!" For many Windows 11 users, this has become a whisper in the wind whenever a new update rolls out, particularly after a series of reports highlighting the pitfalls of...

Hello everyone, I'm considering the idea of overclocking an Link Removed processor and was wondering if anyone here has any experience with this. My main question is whether it's actually worth it in terms of performance gains versus potential risks like increased heat, power consumption, or...

My device: Gateway 2-in-1 notebook, Windows 11. I'd like to add the extension, "dark mode", from the Microsoft store., but for every dark mode extension available, I get the warning that it can read and alter my computer (words to that effect). I'd love to have a dark mode extension since that...

I was told once that my computer uses more energy to turn off and on than to just keep it on all the time. What say you? Can I just leave it running for a long time or will this damage my pc? What are the risks, if any?

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I received a new to me email message with an attached image file. I didn't click on the image and researched the senders address. ***[email protected] I entered the stars instead of the area code. This seems to be a new scam, at least I've not run into it before. Just a warning, and I was...

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Don't try this at home :eek:

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I recently noticed that the firewall I am using on one of my devices does not block or filter UDP ports. It was stated on their website. I like this firewall as it has great features that are more convenient for me. I need to know how important are UDP ports. I am at risk? Is it unsafe? Does...

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make no mistake … even amd chips are not exempt … beware.

I have an older laptop that I try to keep secure with windows updates. Especially In the wake of all these ransom ware attacks. When new updates are issued on my desktop, I check the laptop to see if it will be getting same. Never happens. When I go to my security menu and ask for windows...

Imagine that every time you print a document, it automatically includes a secret code that could be used to identify the printer -- and, potentially, the person who used it. Sounds like something from a spy movie, right? Unfortunately, the scenario isn't fictional. Most color laser printers and...

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