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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, March 3, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• Find and remove persistent malware with Microsoft Defender Offline
• How (and why) to disable ‘File and Printer Sharing’ on your Windows PC
• Q&A: How do I display my maiden name on Facebook?
• Can you name the highest point in each of the U.S. states?
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Today’s quick tech tip….
Find and remove persistent malware with Microsoft Defender Offline
Rootkits and a few other variations of malware can be difficult (and sometimes impossible) for your security software to track down and remove while Windows is actually running on your PC.
That means these forms of persistent malware must be tackled from outside the Windows environment.
There are several excellent tools that you can download and use to find and remove these particularly nasty infections, but your Windows PC comes with one called Microsoft Defender Offline already preinstalled on the system.
And truth be told, it typically does a good job at rooting out stealthy malware that likes to hide in the shadows of the Windows operating system.
You’ll find detailed instructions for using Microsoft Defender Offline on this Microsoft Support page.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How (and why) to disable ‘File and Printer Sharing’ on your Windows PC
File and Printer Sharing can be quite useful when you need it, but most people will never use it. The thing is, leaving it enabled on your PC can pose a serious security threat. This post explains how to disable it.
• Q&A: How do I display my maiden name on Facebook?
The short answer is no. This post explains why.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
Rick’s Daily Pick…
Canon TR8620a All-in-One Printer (#ad)
Looking for a color inkjet all-in-one printer that’s both dependable and versatile, but also affordable? This would be a great choice.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Can you name the highest point in each of the U.S. states?
Neither can I – but the answers are interesting, nonetheless.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Verizon adding a new fee to some of its older unlimited plans
• FTC: BetterHelp shared customer data while promising it was private
• FDA reportedly denied Neuralink’s request to begin human trials of brain implant
• 300TB SSDs are coming soon, but they will be shockingly expensive
• New leak suggests Windows 12 is on the way, potentially in 2024
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