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?
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.
***6762720@vzwpix.com
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...
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...
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...
answer desk
compaq
cybersecurity
help
laptop
maintenance
microsoft
older systems
petya
protection
ransomware
risks
security
security menu
software update
troubleshooting
update issues
user concerns
wannacry
windows updates
Hope this one is a very informative topic for a wide margin of people.
I came to know and interested on this topic after a social engineering manipulation on my wife's banking account. Like everybody we also get many prank calls and mails. One day somebody called her and asked for the pin number...
banking security
communication
computer issues
cybersecurity
financial security
fraud prevention
help
identity theft
investigation
online security
personal information
risks
safety tips
scams
security software
social engineering
trojans
trust
user awareness
windows upgrade
Original release date: August 28, 2015
Systems Affected
Networked systems
Overview
US-CERT has observed an increase in Domain Name System (DNS) traffic from client systems within internal networks to publically hosted DNS servers. Direct client access to Internet DNS servers, rather than...
Original release date: April 13, 2015
Systems Affected
Misconfigured Domain Name System (DNS) servers that respond to global Asynchronous Transfer Full Range (AXFR) requests.
Overview
A remote unauthenticated user may request a DNS zone transfer from a public-facing DNS server. If...
Today being the 8th of April 2014 means that Microsoft have finally stopped supporting this amazing operating system. See the link below for more information.
Ref:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/end-support-help
antimalware
compatible
computing
download
end of support
experience
hardware
internet explorer
microsoft
operating system
risks
security
software
software optimization
support
technical assistance
updates
viruses
vulnerability
windows xp
Hello,
I have owned an alienware x51 gamin desktop for the past year and a half and I'm considering restoring it to factory default to enhance the performance and fix some issues. Over the years I have been actively installing many 3rd party utilities and apps that have changed system files and...
Original release date: July 26, 2013 | Last revised: July 31, 2013
Systems Affected
Any system connected to the internet running the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) may be affected. IPMI is resident on many server platforms, and provides low-level access to a system that can...
You know a lot has been said regarding not wiping out production machines w/ a beta OS.
There is a reason or another reason that I haven't seen mentioned that is maybe THE most important.
Betas are unsupported!
An End User running a beta OS, if, they were to ring MS Tech Support...