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Question from Micah H: I read your post about how replacing the hard drive with an SSD will make a computer run a lot faster.
That really sounded good so I installed a Micron 60GB SSD (I got it at a GREAT price!) in my HP desktop PC.
I installed Windows 10 on the SSD and put most of my programs on the hard drive (which I had left in there for extra storage).
The SSD did speed the computer up quite a bit but I’m having a problem with it running out of storage space.
Has your Windows 10 PC starting freezing up or acting erratically?
Does a Windows feature that used to work just fine no longer work as it should?
A simple reset of your PC’s Windows installation will often solve an irritating Windows issue that’s difficult to solve any other way. [Read more…]
It’s a well-known fact that the online world is riddled with malware these days.
That means if your PC is connected to the Internet it’s constantly at risk of being exposed to viruses, trojans, spyware, ransomware and other forms of malicious software.
Luckily, you can reduce the risks posed my malware by learning how to avoid phishing emails and social engineering ploys. But sadly, that just isn’t enough to keep your computer free of malware. [Read more…]
As you surely know, there’s a dangerous virus making the rounds at the moment that has the entire world on edge.
This one is a real virus, not the digital kind that we’re all so familiar with these days.
This new “Coronavirus” has proven to spread quickly, and unfortunately it can be fatal in older patients and patients that have one or more underlying medical conditions.
Luckily, there are several things you can do to help prevent you and/or your loved ones from catching this virus: [Read more…]
As you probably know, Windows 10 has both a Control Panel and a Settings app that make it easy to alter a plethora of Windows settings and features.
Unfortunately, these powerful tools also make it very easy for inexperienced users to make system changes that end up causing issues with either the Windows installation itself or the programs and apps that run under it.